A-80-051
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ALERT PILOTS TO THE DISPARITY BETWEEN THE REQUIREMENTS OF 14 CFR 91.23 AND 91.83 AND THE APPROACH MINIMUMS FOR CERTAIN HIGH ALTITUDE AIRPORTS, BY PUBLISHING IN THE AIRMAN INFORMATION MANUAL AND ON APPROPRIATE APPROVED APPROACH CHARTS A SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT TO FILE FOR AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT FOR THOSE AIRPORTS WHERE APPROACH MINIMUMS ARE HIGHER THAN 2,000 FEET ABOVE AIRPORT ELEVATION.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to alert pilots to the conflict between 14 CFR 91.23 and 91.83 and the approach minimums for certain high-altitude airports. To do so, the FAA must publish a requirement to file for an alternate airport in the Airman Information Manual and on approach charts for airports where approach minimums exceed 2,000 feet above the airport elevation.
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 | Jan 9, 1985 |
| NTSB number | 80628 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).