A-13-009
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Require all 14 Code of Federal RegulationsPart 121, 135, and 91 subpart K operators to review their respective general operations manuals to ensure that procedures are in place that prohibit the nonoperational use of portable electronic devices by operational personnel while in flight and during safety-critical preparatory and planning activities on the ground inadvance of flight.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to require operators under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 121, 135, and 91 subpart K to check their general operations manuals. The goal is to ensure these manuals include procedures that bar operational personnel from using portable electronic devices for nonoperational purposes while in flight and during safety-critical ground activities before flight.
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 | Sep 3, 2015 |
| NTSB number | CEN11FA599 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).