A-80-109
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: AMEND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL HANDBOOK 7110.65B, PARAGRAPH 350, TO REQUIRE THAT WHEN A PILOT REQUESTS AN IFR CLEARANCE FROM AN AIRPORT WITH NO PUBLISHED INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE PROCEDURES, THE CONTROLLER-ISSUED IFR CLEARANCE SHALL ORIGINATE ONLY FROM SOME POINT IN SPACE THAT INSURES TERRAIN SEPARATION AND THAT THE PILOT SHALL BE INSTRUCTED TO REMAIN VFR UNTIL REACHING THAT POINT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to update its air traffic control handbook, paragraph 350, to require that when a pilot requests an IFR clearance from an airport without published departure procedures, the clearance must originate from a point in space that ensures terrain separation, and the pilot must be instructed to remain VFR until reaching that point.
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 | Oct 27, 1986 |
| NTSB number | SEA80FA015 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).