A-01-029
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: COMPLETE AND CERTIFY ANY INCOMPLETE CENTERFIELD WIND INDICATOR (CFW) INSTALLATIONS AT U.S. AIRPORTS, DEVELOP THE APPROPRIATE CONTROLLER TERMINOLOGY TO PRECLUDE CONFUSION BETWEEN THE CAPABILITIES OF THIS SYSTEM AND A LOW LEVEL WINDSHEAR ALERT SYSTEM INSTALLATION, AND INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF THE CFW SYSTEM IN THE AIRPORT/FACILITY DIRECTORY.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to finish and certify any incomplete Centerfield Wind Indicator (CFW) installations at U.S. airports, create controller terminology that prevents confusion between CFW and Low Level Windshear Alert System capabilities, and add a description of CFW system capabilities and limitations to the Airport/Facility Directory.
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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Apr 15, 2004 |
| NTSB number | DCA00IA027 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).