A-96-150
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: REQUIRE MODIFICATION OF APPLICABLE OPERATING PROCEDURES PUBLISHED BY THE BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE GROUP AND AIR CARRIER OPERATORS OF THE B-747 TO FURTHER CAUTION FLIGHTCREWS AGAINST USE OF THE TILLER DURING SLIPPERY RUNWAY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING LOW-SPEED OPERATIONS (FOR AIRPLANE EQUIPPED WITH RUDDER PEDAL STEERING) AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LIMITATIONS ON TILLER USE DURING THESE OPERATION (FOR AIRPLANES NOT EQUIPPED WITH RUDDER PEDAL STEERING).
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to require changes to Boeing 747 operating procedures, published by Boeing and used by air carriers, to warn flightcrews more strongly against using the nosewheel steering tiller during slippery runway operations. For planes with rudder pedal steering, the caution applies even at low speeds; for planes without it, the procedures must include specific limits on tiller use in those conditions.
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 | May 13, 1998 |
| NTSB number | DCA96MA029 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).