A-85-017
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: PERIODICALLY EMPHASIZE IN THE TRAINING OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER PERSONNEL THE REQUIRMENTS CONTAINED IN THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL HANDBOOK 7110.65D, MARCH 1984, FOR RESTRICTED VEHICLE AND AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS IN THE ILS CRITICAL AREAS WHEN THE ILS IN BEING USED FOR APPROACH/LANDING GUIDANCE AND THE REPORTED CEILING, VISIBILITY OR RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED LEVELS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to periodically reinforce in air traffic controller training the requirements in Air Traffic Control Handbook 7110.65D for restricting vehicle and aircraft operations in ILS critical areas when the ILS is providing approach guidance and visibility or ceiling is below specified minimums.
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 | Jul 25, 1988 |
| NTSB number | ANC84FA026 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).