A-75-074
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: IN CONCERT WITH THE TWO OTHER IACC MEMBERS (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE) AND THE JEPPESEN COMPANY, CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES AND SPECIFICATIONS USED THROUGHOUT THE AVIATION INDUSTRY FOR APPROACH CHARTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IDENTIFYING THOSE TECHNIQUES AND SPECIFICATIONS THAT BEST LEND THEMSELVES TO UNIFORMITY AND STANDARDIZATION.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA, together with the Department of Commerce, the Department of Defense, and Jeppesen, is asked to study cartographic techniques and specifications used in aviation approach charts, aiming to identify those that best support uniformity and standardization.
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 | May 30, 1979 |
| NTSB number | DCA75AZ005 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).