A-85-113
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REVIEW INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES AT AIRPORTS DESIGNATED AS THE PRIMARY AIRPORT WITHIN A TERMINAL CONTROL AREA (TCA) OR AIRPORT RADAR SERVICE AREAS (ARSA) TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS INVOLVING AN AIRCRAFT FOLLOWING A PUBLISHED INSTRUMENT PROCEDURE AT THE FLOOR OF THE TCA OR ARSA AND AIRCRAFT OPERATING JUST BELOW THE FLOOR OF THE TCA OR ARSA AND, IF INDICATED, MODIFY THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AND/OR THE TCA/ARSA BOUNDARIES TO PROVIDE FOR POSITIVE VERTICAL SEPARATION BETWEEN THE AIRCRAFT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to examine instrument approach procedures at primary airports in Terminal Control Areas or Airport Radar Service Areas for conflicts between aircraft on a published approach at the floor of the airspace and aircraft operating just below that floor. If conflicts are found, the FAA should modify the approach procedure or airspace boundaries to ensure vertical separation.
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 - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Oct 23, 1986 |
| NTSB number | BFO85IA056AB |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).