A-01-010
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: MODIFY ALL VERSIONS OF TERMINAL AUTOMATED RADAR TERMINAL SYSTEM (ARTS) SOFTWARE TO INCORPORATE A CAPABILITY THAT PROVIDES AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS WITH THE OPTION OF DISPLAYING, AT MINIMUM, IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS AND ALTITUDES FOR AIRPLANES RELATED TO TRACKS THAT ARE IN SUSPEND STATUS. THIS CAPABILITY SHOULD FUNCTION WITHOUT CONTROLLERS HAVING TO USE THE ARTS LOGIC CHECK OVERRIDE FUNCTION.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to update all versions of the Terminal Automated Radar Terminal System (ARTS) software to include a feature that lets air traffic controllers choose to display identification numbers and altitudes for aircraft tracks that are in suspend status. This feature should operate without requiring controllers to use the ARTS Logic Check Override function.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Dec 8, 2003 |
| NTSB number | LAX01FA018AB |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).