NTL Record

Title Current Issues in the Design and Information Content of Instrument Approach Charts
Record ID 33794
Personal Name
Creator
Hansman, R.J.; Mykityshyn, M.
Source 82p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
Publication Date 19950300
Language English
Abstract This report documents an analysis and interview effort conducted to identify common operational errors made using current Instrument Approach Plates (IAP), Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR) charts. Standard Instrument Departure (SID) charts, and the preferences of pilots regarding current chart format designs. In addition, pilot preferences or comments relevant to the presentation of IAP information in advanced electronic format were solicited and noted. The analysis included data from prior studies and a variety of accident, incident, and operational error databases. Representatives from flight operation user groups and charting organizations were interviewed to gain insight into operational errors, pilot preferences and the factors which influence chart design. The IAP user groups interviewed consisted primarily of training centers and individuals representing the full spectrum of IAP users (General Aviation, Corporate Aviation, Air Taxi Part 135 Operators, and Air Carrier Part 121 Operators). Cartographic organizations interviewed included Jeppesen Sanderson Inc., NOAA and the FAA. For comparison, a non-US based Carrier and chart provider (KLM) was queried by mail.
Rosap ID dot:8781
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8781
TRT Terms Aeronautical charts; Charts; Diagrams; Information display systems; Aircraft navigational aids
General Subjects Navigation; Charting; Instrument Approach Procedures; Approach Plates; Human Factors
Classification NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Contract Number FA5007/FA5E2
Report Number DOT-VNTSC-FAA-94-31; DOT/FAA/AAR-95/1
Availability Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/33000/33700/33794/33794.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository