A-82-008

NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation

Recommendation text

THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: IMMEDIATELY REVIEW THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY AIR CARRIER OPERATORS TO FLIGHTCREWS ENGAGED IN COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS TO ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF ALL ASPECTS OF SUCH OPERATIONS, INCLUDING THE EFFECTS OF A RUNWAY CONTAMINATED BY SNOW OR SLUSH ON TAKEOFF, AND METHODS TO BE USED TO OBTAIN MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS OF ENGINE ANTI-ICE DURING GROUND OPERATIONS AND TAKEOFFS. (URGENT)

In plain language (FlightFinder summary)

The NTSB asks the FAA to immediately review the cold-weather information that airlines give to flight crews, making sure it fully covers topics like how snow or slush on runways affects takeoff and how to maximize engine anti-ice during ground operations and takeoffs.

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

StatusClosed - Acceptable Action
ModeAviation
ClosedAug 3, 1982
NTSB numberDCA82AA011
AddresseesFAA

External links

NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).