A-93-061
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REVIEW THE REPORTING ITEMS AND ESTABLISH STANDARDIZED REPORTING FORMATS FOR MALFUNCTION OR DEFECT REPORTS AND SERVICE DIFFICULTY REPORTS THAT INCLUDE THE CAPABILITY FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION. ENCOURAGE ALL OPERATIONS UNDER 14 CFR PARTS 21, 43, 91, 121, 125, 127, 135, AND 145 TO USE ELECTRONIC REPORTING METHODS FOR SUBMISSION OF SERVICE DIFFICULTY INFORMATION.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to review reporting items and create standardized formats for Malfunction or Defect Reports and Service Difficulty Reports, including the ability to submit them electronically. Additionally, the FAA should encourage all operators under 14 CFR Parts 21, 43, 91, 121, 125, 127, 135, and 145 to use electronic methods for submitting service difficulty information.
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 - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Mar 29, 2006 |
| NTSB number | 80689 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).