H.R. 587 would improve the safe operation of aircraft.
Detailed Summary
Flight 587 Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to: (1) require each aircraft manufacturer to list any information in the limitation section of each flight manual that may affect an aircraft's safe operation; and (2) resolve any dispute between a manufacturer and an operator arising about the safe operation of an aircraft (except in cases in which an adjudicatory resolution is sought).
Directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the effectiveness and timeliness of the FAA in implementing recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 1/22/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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