A-08-043
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Require all 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 139 certificated airport operators to include in their airport’s snow and ice control plan absolute criteria for type and depth of contamination and runway friction assessments that, when met, would trigger immediate closure of the affected runway to air carrier operations. Friction assessments should be based on pilot braking action reports, values obtained from ground friction measuring equipment, or estimates provided by airport ground personnel.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to require all Part 139 certificated airport operators to include absolute contamination type, depth, and friction criteria in their snow and ice control plans that would trigger immediate runway closure for air carrier operations. Friction assessments must be based on pilot braking action reports, ground friction measuring equipment, or estimates from airport personnel.
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 | Sep 12, 2011 |
| NTSB number | DCA07FA037 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).