Operations and Technical Affairs Committee News
NTSB Most Wanted
November 2007 - The NTSB recently held a board meeting to update their "Most Wanted" list. Below you will find all presentations made in the aviation category as well as an updated copy of the "Most Wanted" list. (PDF Files)
- NTSB Most Wanted List (476 KB PDF file)
- Introduction
- Stop Runway Incursions and Ground Collisions of Aircrafts
- Eliminate Flammable Fuel / Air Vapors in Transport Category Aircraft
- Reduce Dangers to Aircraft Flying in Icing Conditions
- Improve Crew Resource Management
- Improve Aviation Audio and Data Recorders and Require Cockpit Video Recorders
- Reduce Accidents and Incidents Caused by Human Fatigue
Airbus A380: Up Close
March 2007 – Read the article by Dick Marchi on his perspective of the new Airbus A380. Airbus A380: Up Close (PDF file)
Safety Management System A/C Released
February 2007 – The FAA has released an Advisory Circular introduction of the Safety Management System (SMS). Along with this Advisory Circular, FAA has opened a rulemaking on the implementation of SMS at civil airports as well as funding several projects studying the benefits of SMS.- AC 150-5200/37: Introduction of Safety Management System for Airport Operators (PDF file).
- Click here to link to FAA's page on SMS; Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airport Operators
JPDO and NextGen
February 2007 – Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO) releases Concept of Operations for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).
Recent A/C Updates
September 2007 – FAA recently updated Advisory Circular 150/5370-10C Standards for Specifying Construction at Airports.
January 24, 2006 - FAA recently issued Change 7 to Advisory Circular 150/5320-12C Measurement, Construction, and Maintenance of Skid-Resistant Airport Pavement Surfaces. This change updates information regarding the manufacturers of FAA qualified Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment.
January 24, 2006 - FAA recently issued Advisory Circular 150/5345-12E Specification for Airport and Heliport Beacons. This Advisory Circular contains equipment specifications for light beacons which are used to locate and identify civil airports, military airports, seaplane bases, and heliports. Please note that A/C 150/5345-12D dated Aug. 31, 2005, is hereby canceled.
Please note that All FAA Advisory Circulars are available for downloading directly from FAA's website.