NTSB Issues Recommendation to General Aviation Manufacturers Association Regarding Ice Protection Alerts

The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by report number DCA15MA029, has issued safety recommendation A-16-013. This directive is addressed to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. The board urges the association to work directly with the Federal Aviation Administration. The goal is to develop a system capable of automatically alerting pilots. These alerts would indicate when ice protection systems should be activated. The requirement applies specifically to turbofan airplanes. These aircraft must require a type rating for operation. They must also be certified for single-pilot operations. Additionally, they must be approved for flight in icing conditions. This recommendation aims to enhance safety protocols for these specific operational profiles.