A-97-009
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: REQUIRE THAT PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS INSPECTORS REVIEW THE CHECKLISTS OF AIR CARRIERS OPERATING UNDER 14 CFR PART 121 & 135 TO ENSURE THAT THEY COMPLY WITH THE GUIDANCE PRESENTED IN THE FAA REPORT ENTITLED "HUMAN PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS IN THE USE & DESIGN OF AIRCRAFT CHECKLIST," & REQUIRE THAT ANY CHECKLISTS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GUIDANCE BE REVISED ACCORDINGLY.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to require that Principal Operations Inspectors review the checklists of air carriers operating under 14 CFR Part 121 and 135 to ensure they follow the guidance in the FAA report 'Human Performance Considerations in the Use & Design of Aircraft Checklist.' Any checklists that do not comply must be revised accordingly.
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 | Oct 21, 1998 |
| NTSB number | FTW96FA118 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).