A-98-095
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Require the operators of all turbine-engine driven airplanes (including the EMB-120) to incorporate the manufacturer's minimum maneuvering airspeeds for various airplane configurations and phases and conditions of flight in their operating manuals and pilot training programs in a clear and concise manner, with emphasis on maintaining minimum safe airspeeds while operating in icing conditions.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to require operators of all turbine-engine driven airplanes, including the EMB-120, to incorporate the manufacturer's minimum maneuvering airspeeds for various configurations, phases, and flight conditions into their operating manuals and pilot training programs, with a clear emphasis on maintaining safe airspeeds during icing 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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Sep 15, 2003 |
| NTSB number | DCA97MA017 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).