A-89-022
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS BULLETIN REQUIRING PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS INSPECTORS ASSIGNED TO U.S. OPERATORS ENGAGED IN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS UNDER 14 CFR PART 121 TO EMPHASIZE TO THE OPERATORS THE UNIQUE CONDITIONS OF INSTRUMENT FLIGHT OPERATIONS AT FOREIGN AIRPORTS, AND THE NEED FOR INCREASED VIGILANCE BY FLIGHTCREWS WHEN CONDUCTING INSTRUMENT APPROACH AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AT FOREIGN AIRPORTS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to issue an Air Carrier Operations Bulletin requiring Principal Operations Inspectors assigned to U.S. operators under 14 CFR Part 121 to emphasize to operators the unique conditions of instrument flight operations at foreign airports and the need for increased vigilance by flightcrews during instrument approaches and departures at those airports.
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 | Dec 11, 1990 |
| NTSB number | DCA89RA023 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).