A-10-127
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Develop standards for helicopter cockpit electronic traffic advisory systems that (1) address, among other flight characteristics, the capability of helicopters to hover and to fly near other aircraft at lower altitudes, slower airspeeds, and different attitudes than fixed-wing airplanes; (2) reduce nuisance alerts when nearby aircraft enter the systems’ alerting envelope; and (3) consider the different types of operations conducted by helicopters, including those in congested airspace. (Supersedes Safety Recommendation A-09-004)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to develop standards for helicopter cockpit electronic traffic advisory systems. These standards should address helicopters' unique flight characteristics, reduce nuisance alerts when aircraft enter the alerting envelope, and consider various helicopter operations, including those in congested airspace. This recommendation supersedes Safety Recommendation A-09-004.
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 | Apr 16, 2015 |
| NTSB number | ERA09MA447AB |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).