A-92-019
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REQUIRE THAT AIRLINE AIRBORNE WEATHER RADAR TRAINING PROGRAMS INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE SPECIFIC TYPES OF RADAR THAT THE FLIGHTCREW WILL BE USING AND REQUIRE THAT INFORMATION ON THE LIMITATIONS AND RECOMMENDED OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR THE RADAR BE REFERENCED DURING THE TRAINING FROM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE RADAR.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to mandate that airline weather radar training cover the specific radar models used by flightcrews and to ensure that training references the radar's limitations and recommended operating procedures, as provided by the radar manufacturer.
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 | Feb 3, 1993 |
| NTSB number | DCA91MA042 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).