A-94-046
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Amend FAA Handbook 7110.65H, Air Traffic Control, to prohibit the issuance of a visual approach clearance to an instrument flight rules airplane operating behind a heavier airplane (in the large or heavy airplane category) until the airplane is in-trail and the closure rate is such that the pilot can maintain the minimum IFR separation without excessive maneuvering.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to amend its Handbook 7110.65H, Air Traffic Control, to ban issuing a visual approach clearance to an instrument flight rules airplane flying behind a heavier airplane (classified as large or heavy) until the airplane is in-trail and the closure rate allows the pilot to maintain minimum IFR separation without excessive maneuvering.
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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Oct 28, 1994 |
| NTSB number | SEA93GA041 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).