NTSB Issues Recommendation A-14-098 to FAA Regarding MU-2B Checklist Compliance

The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by reference number CEN14FA046 and recommendation number A-14-098, has issued a formal directive to the Federal Aviation Administration. This recommendation requires the FAA to work directly with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America Inc. to create and distribute written guidance materials. The targeted audience for this guidance includes flight instructors, owners, operators, and pilots who fly MitsubishiMU-2B series airplanes. The primary objective of the new documentation is to clarify the requirement to use Federal Aviation Administration-accepted checklists. This compliance measure is specifically tied to the stipulations outlined in Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 108. The recommendation emphasizes the necessity for clear, written instructions to ensure that all relevant parties understand and adhere to these regulatory standards regarding checklist usage during flight operations.