A-82-124

NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation

Recommendation text

THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ESTABLISH A REQUIREMENT THAT MANUFACTURERS PROVIDE A TRAINING GUIDE FOR PILOT TRANSITION INTO CURRENTLY CERTIFI CATED GENERAL AVIATION TURBOJET AIRPLANES. THE TRAINING GUIDE SHOULD ENCOMPASS THE ENTIRE FLIGHT ENVELOPE IN WHICH THE AIRPLANE WILL BE OPERATING AND ANY UNIQUE ASPECTS OF ITS SYSTEMS DESIGN, HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS, AND PERFORMANCE. THE TRAINING GUIDE SHOULD BE AN APPROVED MANUAL FOR USE BY APPROPRIATE INSPECTORS, PILOT SCHOOLS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND PILOT EXAMINERS.

In plain language (FlightFinder summary)

The Federal Aviation Administration must require manufacturers to create a training guide for pilots transitioning into certified general aviation turbojet airplanes. The guide must cover the full flight envelope, unique system designs, handling, and performance, and be an approved manual for inspectors, pilot schools, flight instructors, and pilot examiners.

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 - Unacceptable Action
ModeAviation
ClosedJan 14, 1987
NTSB numberDCA82AA001
AddresseesFAA

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