A-06-069
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Require that any cabin personnel on board 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 flights who could be perceived by passengers as equivalent to a qualified flight attendant receive basic FAA-approved safety training in at least the following areas: preflight briefing and safety checks; emergency exit operation; and emergency equipment usage. This training should be documented and recorded by the Part 135 certificate holder.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is directed to mandate that any cabin crew on Part 135 flights who might appear to passengers as a qualified flight attendant must complete FAA-approved basic safety training covering preflight briefings and safety checks, emergency exit operation, and emergency equipment use. The Part 135 operator must document and record this training.
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 - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | May 2, 2011 |
| NTSB number | DCA05MA031 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).