A-83-084
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REQUIRE THAT AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANUALS (AOM) CONTAIN EXPLICIT INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REPORTING OF ANY KNOWN CHANGE IN THE OPERATING STATUS OF THE AIRPORT CRASH/FIRE/RESCUE (CFR) EQUIPMENT TO BACKUP FIRE DEPARTMENTS PROVIDING CFR SERVICES AND THAT ALL AIRPORT OR AIRPORT TENANT EMPLOYEES WHO MAY BE REQUIRED TO OPERATE AIRPORT CFR EQUIPMENT BE KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to require that Airport Operations Manuals include clear instructions for notifying backup fire departments of any change in the operating status of airport crash/fire/rescue equipment, and that all employees who might operate that equipment are trained on those procedures.
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 | Mar 29, 1990 |
| NTSB number | DCA83AA013 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).