A-74-023
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
AMEND 14 CFR 121.597 TO REQUIRE THE PERSON AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE OPERATIONAL CONTROL OVER THE FLIGHT IN THE CASE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS OF LARGE AIRCRAFT TO INFORM THE CAPTAIN OF ANY DANGEROUS ARTICLES ABOARD THE FLIGHT, AS OUTLINED IN 14 CFR 103.25. FURTHER, AMEND 14 CFR 121.601 TO MAKE THE DISPATCHER RESPONSIBLE IN THE CASE OF SCHEDULED AIR CARRIERS, FOR INFORMING THE CAPTAIN OF DANGEROUS ARTICLES ABOARD THE FLIGHT, IN ADDITION TO THE NOTIFICATION REQUIRED BY 14 CFR 103.25.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
This recommendation urges the FAA to update regulations so that airline staff managing flight operations must explicitly warn captains about any hazardous materials on board. It applies this requirement to both charter and scheduled airlines, ensuring that dispatchers in regular services also take responsibility for this notification alongside existing rules. The goal is to guarantee that pilots are fully aware of dangerous items during their flights.
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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Mar 11, 1976 |
| NTSB number | DCA74AZ016 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).