A-15-015
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Add a special emphasis item to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Order 1800.56O, “National Flight Standards Work Program Guidelines,” for inspectors of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 cargo operators to review their manuals to ensure that the procedures, documents, and support in the areas of cargo loading, cargo restraint, and methods for securing cargo on transport-category airplanes are based on relevant FAA-approved data, with particular emphasis on restraint procedures for special cargo that is unable to be loaded via unit loading devices or bulk compartments.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to add a special emphasis item to FAA Order 1800.56O for inspectors of 14 CFR Part 121 cargo operators. This would require inspectors to review operator manuals to ensure that procedures, documents, and support for cargo loading, restraint, and securing methods are based on relevant FAA-approved data, with particular focus on restraint procedures for special cargo that cannot be loaded via unit loading devices or bulk compartments.
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 7, 2020 |
| NTSB number | DCA13MA081 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).