A-87-005
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
REVIEW THE METHODOLOGY USED TO ESTABLISH AIRPORT ENGINEERED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND THE CRITERIA USED TO ESTABLISH THE "HIGH DENSITY RULE" AT THE CHICAGO O'HARE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER STAFFING LEVELS AND PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR APPROPRIATELY AND THAT THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TEAM CAPABILITIES ARE NOT EXCEEDED DURING PEAK TRAFFIC PERIODS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB urged the FAA to re-examine how it sets safety standards for Chicago O'Hare Airport and determines traffic limits during busy times. This review aims to ensure that staffing levels and controller workload limits are properly considered so that air traffic teams are not overwhelmed during peak hours.
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 | Sep 28, 1990 |
| NTSB number | CHI86MA142AB |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).