NTSB Issues Recommendation A-19-015 to FAA for Improved Aircraft Diagnostic Standards

The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by report number DCA19RA017, has issued recommendation A-19-015 to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive calls for the development of specific design standards for aircraft system diagnostic tools. The NTSB specifies that these standards must be created with the input of industry professionals and human factors experts. The goal is to improve how failure indications, both direct and indirect, are prioritized and presented to pilots. By enhancing the clarity of these indications, the recommendation aims to improve the timeliness and effectiveness of pilot responses to system failures.