A-93-167
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: DIRECT THE OFFICE OF AVIATION SYSTEM STANDARDS TO ELEVATE THE FLIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND THE SENIOR FLIGHT SAFETY OFFICER (SFSO) POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE THE LEVEL OF ATTENTION PRESENTED IN THE RESPONSIBILITIES STATED IN THE FLIGHT INSPECTION OPERATIONS MANUAL AND FAA ORDER 4040.9D,I.E., DIRECT COORDINATION BETWEEN THE SFSO AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF AVIATION SYSTEM STANDARDS (AS IDENTIFIED IN THE 1989 SYSTEM SAFETY SURVEY).
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to instruct the Office of Aviation System Standards to raise the priority of flight safety program requirements and the Senior Flight Safety Officer (SFSO) role, ensuring they receive attention consistent with the Flight Inspection Operations Manual and FAA Order 4040.9D—specifically, direct coordination between the SFSO and the Director of that office.
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 12, 1994 |
| NTSB number | DCA94GA010 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).