A-97-050
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: IDENTIFY THE SET OF OPERATIONS CONDUCTED BY AIR CARRIERS THAT REQUIRE SPECIAL CONSIDERATION, INCLUDING FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION FLIGHTS & OTHER NONROUTINE OPERATIONS THAT HAVE SIMILAR NEEDS FOR TRAINING & OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE; THEN AMEND AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS TO INCLUDE APPROPRIATE GUIDELINES & LIMITATIONS FOR THESE NONROUTINE OPERATIONS & AMEND SUBPART N OF TITLE 14 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATION PART 121 TO REQUIRE AIR CARRIERS TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE FLIGHTCREW TRAINING & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN THEIR TRAINING MANUALS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to identify nonroutine air carrier operations such as functional evaluation flights that need special training and guidance, then update operations specifications with appropriate guidelines and limitations, and revise Subpart N of 14 CFR Part 121 to require air carriers to include flightcrew training and qualification requirements in their training manuals.
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 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| NTSB number | DCA97MA016 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).