A-81-024
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REQUIRE THAT PILOT TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR 14 CFR 135 CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WHICH OPERATE LIGHT TWIN-ENGINE AIRCRAFT INCLUDE SPECIFIC GROUND AND FLIGHT TRAINING IN: (1) THE FACTORS RELATED TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING VYSE; (2) THE CAPABILITY OF COMPANY AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT AT AIRSPEEDS BELOW VYSE WHILE IN A SINGLE-ENGINE CONFIGURATION; (3) THE CAPABILITY OF COMPANY AIRCRAFT TO ACCELERATE THE VYSE WHILE IN A SINGLE-ENGINE CONFIGURATION; AND (4) RAPID APPRAISAL OF THOSE SITUATIONS IN WHICH A CONTROLLED, STRAIGHT-AHEAD EMERGENCY LANDING IS THE SAFEST OR ONLY OPTION AVAILABLE.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to require that training programs for 14 CFR 135 operators of light twin-engine aircraft include ground and flight training on four specific topics: factors for achieving and maintaining VYSE, the aircraft's ability to maintain level flight below VYSE with one engine, its ability to accelerate to VYSE on one engine, and rapid assessment of when a controlled emergency landing is the safest option.
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 | Sep 23, 1982 |
| NTSB number | DCA80AA021 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).