A-92-090
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REVISE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL HANDBOOK 7110.65 TO INCLUDE A SECTION THAT EXPLAINS THE ORGANIZATION OF THE SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) SYSTEM, THE JURISDICTIONS OF THE VARIOUS RESCUE COORDINATION CENTERS, AND THE SPECIFIC SAR-RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES, OF AND FLIGHT SERVICE STATIONS, TOWERS/APPROACH CONTROL FACILITIES, AND AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTERS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to revise Air Traffic Control Handbook 7110.65 by adding a section that describes the structure of the search and rescue system, the areas covered by different rescue coordination centers, and the specific duties of flight service stations, towers/approach control facilities, and air route traffic control centers in search and rescue operations.
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 7, 1993 |
| NTSB number | MIA89IA035 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).