A-89-066
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ENHANCE THE STATURE AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRINCIPAL INSPECTORS THROUGH; (1) FORMAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND GUIDANCE, (2) GREATER ENCOURAGEMENT AND BACKING BY HEADQUARTERS OF EFFORTS BY PRINCIPAL INSPECTORS TO SECURE THE IMPLEMENTATION BY CARRIERS OF LEVELS OF SAFETY ABOVE THE REGULATORY MINIMUMS, (3) IMPROVED ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE QUALITY OF THE SURVEILLANCE AND (4) ADDITIONAL HEADQUARTERS ASSISTANCE IN STANDARDIZING SURVEILLANCE ACTIVITIES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB recommends that the FAA enhance the stature and performance of principal inspectors by providing formal management training and guidance, encouraging headquarters to support inspectors' efforts to push carriers beyond minimum safety regulations, improving accountability for surveillance quality, and standardizing surveillance activities with headquarters assistance.
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 31, 1992 |
| NTSB number | DCA88MA054 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).