A-96-032
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: IF THE INCLUSION OF A VDP ON APPROACH CHARTS TO RUNWAY 15 IS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO OBSTACLES, BECAUSE CHARTING METHODOLOGY RATHER THAN EMPIRICAL MEASUREMENT WAS USED TO DETERMINE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE, THEN ENSURE THAT A WARNING ABOUT THE 3.5-DEGREE GLIDESLOPE & THE HIGH TERRAIN ALONG THE APPROACH PATH IS PLACED ON VOR RUNWAY 15 INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHARTS FOR BDL, OR MAKE SUCH A WARNING A PERMANENT NOTICE TO AIRMEN (NOTAM) FOR BDL, OR USE SOME OTHER MEANS TO DISSEMINATE SUCH A WARNING ON A PERMANENT BASIS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to ensure a warning about the 3.5-degree glideslope and high terrain on the VOR Runway 15 approach at BDL is placed on approach charts, issued as a permanent NOTAM, or otherwise permanently disseminated, if a VDP cannot be included due to obstacles and because obstacle clearance was determined by charting methodology rather than empirical measurement.
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| Status | Closed--No Longer Applicable |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Nov 13, 1996 |
| NTSB number | DCA96MA008 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).