A-98-045
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Conduct an audit of all Code Federal Regulations Part 121 supplemental cargo operators to ensure that proper weight and balance documents are being used, that the forms are based on manufacturer's data or other approved data applicable to the airplane being operated, and that FAA principal inspectors confirm that the data are entered correctly on the forms.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to audit all Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 supplemental cargo operators to verify that proper weight and balance documents are used, that the forms rely on manufacturer or approved data specific to each airplane, and that FAA principal inspectors confirm the data are entered correctly.
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 18, 2004 |
| NTSB number | DCA97MA059 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).