U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

Section 2. Flight Inspection Requirements

20-2-1. REQUEST FOR FLIGHT INSPECTION DATA

Service area office shall be responsible for providing the appropriate Technical Operations Aviation System Standards Office with a copy of the NPRM relating to new or revised ATS routes. Requests for flight inspection data (e.g., MEA, COP, etc.) for ATS routes shall be initiated by the service area office (see paragraph 2-5-4 of this order for actions that will be processed direct to final rule without an NPRM).

20-2-2. FLIGHT INSPECTION DATA DISTRIBUTION

a. The appropriate Technical Operations Aviation Standards Office shall forward flight inspection data regarding ATS routes to AIM on FAA Form 8260-16.

b. AIM shall notify Airspace and Rules when the flight inspection is complete, and indicate if the results are satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

20-2-3. FLIGHT INSPECTION REQUESTS

A requirement for a flight inspection evaluation should be coordinated with the regional Frequency Management Office prior to requesting flight inspection review.

20-2-4. FLIGHT INSPECTION REPORT

Upon completion of the requested action, a flight inspection report will be forwarded to the originating office and will indicate whether the flight inspection results were satisfactory or unsatisfactory. If unsatisfactory, appropriate corrective action should be accomplished and the flight inspection request resubmitted.