The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to implement specific training protocols for principal inspectors overseeing air carrier cargo operations.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to implement specific training protocols for principal inspectors overseeing air carrier cargo operations.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued safety recommendation A-15-017, identified by reference number DCA13MA081, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive calls for the establishment of rigorous initial and recurrent training programs for all principal inspectors who hold oversight responsibilities for air carrier cargo handling operations. The mandated curriculum must specifically address operator cargo procedures, required documentation, proper restraint techniques, and support mechanisms for technical decisions related to special cargo loads. This recommendation aims to ensure that regulatory personnel are fully equipped to monitor compliance with safety standards in complex cargo environments.