A-82-009
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: IMMEDIATELY REQUIRE FLIGHTCREWS TO VISUALLY INSPECT WING SURFACES BEFORE TAKEOFF IF SNOW OR FREEZING PRECIPITATION IS IN PROGRESS AND THE TIME ELAPSED SINCE EITHER DEICING OR THE LAST CONFIRMATION THAT SURFACES WERE CLEAR EXCEEDS 20 MINUTES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH 14 CFR 121.629(B) WHICH PROHIBITS TAKEOFF IF FROST, SNOW OR ICE IS ADHERING TO THE WINGS OR CONTROL SURFACES. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to immediately require flight crews to visually inspect wing surfaces before takeoff if snow or freezing precipitation is occurring and more than 20 minutes have passed since deicing or the last confirmation that surfaces were clear, in order to ensure compliance with the regulation that prohibits takeoff with frost, snow, or ice on wings or control surfaces.
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 - Reconsidered |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Apr 19, 1982 |
| NTSB number | DCA82AA011 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).