A-91-040
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: INITIATE A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF EXISTING DESIGNATED PILOT EXAMINER QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THAT FLIGHT CHECKS ADMINISTERED BY DESIGNATED PILOT EXAMINER ADMINISTERED BY DESIGNATED PILOT EXAMINERS CONTINUE TO SATISFY FAA FLIGHT CHECK STANDARDS. THE REVIEW SHOULD INCLUDE CONSIDERATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROCEDURE IN WHICH LOCAL FAA DISTRICT OFFICES ASSIGN INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS TO DPES TO CONDUCT FLIGHT TESTS, AS WELL AS METHODS OF ENCHANCING THE FAA'S STATUTORY/REGULATORY ABILITY TO REMOVE DPES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to conduct a thorough review of its quality assurance programs for designated pilot examiners (DPEs) to confirm that the flight checks they administer continue to meet FAA standards. The review should explore having local FAA district offices assign individual applicants to specific DPEs for tests, and consider methods to strengthen the FAA's legal ability to remove DPEs.
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 | Apr 8, 1992 |
| NTSB number | 80677 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).