+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| **Inspection Item**        | Ra   | Ra   | **References**           |
|                            | ting | ting |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
|                            | \+   | \-   |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| **1. Arrangement of        | Ra   | Ra   | **NWSI 10-1303,          |
| Facilities**               | ting | ting | 4.2b(1)**                |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Location of observing site |      |      |                          |
| adequate for backup and    |      |      |                          |
| augmentation of automated  |      |      |                          |
| system? (If no, explain in |      |      |                          |
| remarks)                   |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Location of weather        |      |      | FCM-S4-1994 2.1          |
| sensors adequate?          |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Adequate safety devices    |      |      |                          |
| (sufficient lighting,      |      |      |                          |
| guardrails on stairs,      |      |      |                          |
| etc.)                      |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| **2. Pressure**            | Ra   | Ra   | **NWSI 10-1303,          |
|                            | ting | ting | 4.2b(2)**                |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Type of Pressure           |      |      | NWSI 10-1302, App. A, 6a |
| instrument used? (Aircraft |      |      |                          |
| altimeter, ASI, ASOS,      |      |      |                          |
| AWOS, aneroid instrument)  |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Comparisons of backup      |      |      |                          |
| instruments completed in   |      |      |                          |
| accordance with observing  |      |      |                          |
| handbooks                  |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| (**No Grace Period**)      |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Condition of Instrument(s) |      |      | FCM-S4-1994,para 2.2     |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Correct height of backup   |      |      |                          |
| Instrument Posted on or    |      |      |                          |
| near instrument.           |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Comparisons Properly       |      |      | FAA Order 7210.3, Ch 2,  |
| logged on                  |      |      | 2-10-4                   |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| MF1M-10 or FAA form        |      |      | FAA Order 7900.5b, Sec   |
| 7230-4.                    |      |      | 3, 14-52e                |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Backup Instruments         |      |      | FCM-S4-1994, para 2.2    |
| Installed Properly         |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| (No Grace Period)          |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Backup Available (7 day    |      |      |                          |
| Grace Period)              |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+

+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
|                            |      |      | FAA Order 7210.3, Ch 2,  |
|                            |      |      | 2-10-3                   |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Aneroid instruments        |      |      | FAA Order 7210.3, Ch 2,  |
| routinely compared         |      |      | 2-10-4                   |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| ( ) daily with each other  |      |      |                          |
| ( ) 3 times a week with    |      |      |                          |
| ramp aircraft.             |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Surveyed Height of         |      |      | WSOM A-11                |
| pressure sensor on file    |      |      |                          |
| with NWS?                  |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| All comparison corrections |      |      | FAA Order 7210.3, Ch 2,  |
| displayed at or near       |      |      | 2-10-4a(3)               |
| DASI/ASI?                  |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| (If not, instruct office   |      |      |                          |
| to post corrections)       |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Comparison satisfactory    |      |      | NWSI 10-1303, 4.2b(2)    |
| with inspecting official's |      |      |                          |
| traveling standard?        |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| ( 7 day Grace Period )     |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Pressure Reduction tables  |      |      |                          |
| satisfactory?              |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Backup Procedures clearly  |      |      | FAA Order 7900.5b, App.  |
| understood by observers?   |      |      | D                        |
|                            |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      | NWSI 10-1308, 2.0        |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Other pressure instruments |      |      |                          |
| operated correctly         |      |      |                          |
| (specify in remarks).      |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| **3. Temperature and       | Ra   | Ra   | **NWSI 10-1303,          |
| Humidity**                 | ting | ting | 4.2B(3)**                |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Temperature and dewpoint   |      |      |                          |
| instruments                |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| properly functioning and   |      |      |                          |
| in good condition.         |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| (30 day Grace Period (N/A  |      |      |                          |
| LAWRS))                    |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Dewpoint properly          |      |      | FAA order 7900.3b, Ch    |
| computed?                  |      |      | 13, Sec 2 &3             |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Temperature and Dewpoint   |      |      | FAA order 7900.3b, Ch    |
| Data provided .            |      |      | 13, Sec 2 &3             |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| (30 day Grace Period (N/A  |      |      |                          |
| LAWRS))                    |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Condition of Backup        |      |      |                          |
| Instrument Shelter .       |      |      |                          |
| Adequate supplies (muslin  |      |      |                          |
| wicks, batteries, etc)?    |      |      |                          |
| (N/A LAWRS)                |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Location, general          |      |      | FCM-S4-1994, para 2.6    |
| condition and exposure of  |      |      |                          |
| instruments.               |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Temperature and dewpoint   |      |      | FAA Order 7900.5b, Ch 6, |
| backup provided for        |      |      |                          |
| automated systems? (N/A    |      |      |                          |
| LAWRS)                     |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| **4. Precipitation (N/A    | Ra   | Ra   |                          |
| LAWRS)**                   | ting | ting |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Condition of gage (8-inch, |      |      |                          |
| universal, etc.).          |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Condition of snowboard     |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Measuring stick.           |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Exposure of precipitation  |      |      | FCM-S4-1994, para        |
| measuring instruments.     |      |      | 2.9-2.11                 |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Correct procedures used in |      |      |                          |
| measuring and identifying  |      |      |                          |
| precipitation.             |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| **5. Wind**                | Ra   | Ra   | **NWSI 10-1303,          |
|                            | ting | ting | 4.2B(5)**                |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Method for determining     |      |      |                          |
| Direction and Speed        |      |      |                          |
| properly. ( Identify the   |      |      |                          |
| method in remarks, e.g.,   |      |      |                          |
| wind sock, flag, Beaufort  |      |      |                          |
| Scale , estimations, etc). |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Estimation Procedures      |      |      |                          |
| understood by Observers.   |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Gusts and Squalls          |      |      |                          |
| Understood by Observers.   |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Exposure of equipment.     |      |      | FCM-S4-1994, para 2.5    |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Supports for equipment.    |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Speed recorded in knots    |      |      |                          |
| and accurate to within 10  |      |      |                          |
| %? (30 day Grace Period,   |      |      |                          |
| if equipment is required)  |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| True directions recorded   |      |      |                          |
| and accurate to within 10  |      |      |                          |
| degrees? (30 day Grace     |      |      |                          |
| Period, If equipment is    |      |      |                          |
| required)                  |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| **6. Ceiling**             | Ra   | Ra   | **NWSI 10-1303,          |
|                            | ting | ting | 4.2B(6)**                |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| LBCs, balloons, ceiling    |      |      |                          |
| lights, clinometers in     |      |      |                          |
| satisfactory condition?    |      |      |                          |
| (N/A LAWRS)                |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Operation of equipment     |      |      |                          |
| understood.                |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Observational procedures   |      |      | FAA Order 7900.5b, App.  |
| for backing up             |      |      | D                        |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| automated equipment        |      |      |                          |
| followed.                  |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Helium available and       |      |      |                          |
| safely stored (where       |      |      |                          |
| balloons are in use). (N/A |      |      |                          |
| LAWRS)                     |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| **7. Other Equipment and   | Ra   | Ra   |                          |
| Procedures**               | ting | ting |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Aviation Service Level     |      |      | FAA Order 7900.5b, App.  |
| responsibilities           |      |      | D                        |
| understood.                |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| ASOS reference guides      |      |      | FAA Order 7900.5b, Ch 4, |
| available.                 |      |      | 4-6c                     |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| AWOS Users guide           |      |      | FAA Order 7900.5b, Ch 4, |
| available.                 |      |      | 4-6a,b                   |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Practice observations      |      |      |                          |
| taken.                     |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| ASOS OID and printer in    |      |      |                          |
| good condition.            |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| AWOS OT and printer in     |      |      |                          |
| good condition.            |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Proper Log on/log off      |      |      |                          |
| procedures followed for    |      |      |                          |
| ASOS.                      |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| WS form B-14 properly      |      |      | FAA Order 7900.5b, Ch    |
| completed.                 |      |      | 16, 16-49                |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| (NWS locations only)       |      |      | (FAA encouraged to       |
|                            |      |      | complete B-14)           |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Required telephone numbers |      |      |                          |
| available.                 |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| (AOMC, supervising         |      |      |                          |
| station, etc.)             |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Location of ASOS ACU.      |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Location of Sunshine       |      |      |                          |
| switch (if required).      |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| A-1, A-3, and A5a forms up |      |      | FAA Order 7900.5b, Ch 3, |
| to date for station?       |      |      | 3-12                     |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Procedures for reporting   |      |      |                          |
| RVR satisfactory.          |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Cooperator willing to make |      |      |                          |
| observations               |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| available to other users.  |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| (7 day Grace Period ).     |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Observers familiar with    |      |      |                          |
| visibility markers.        |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| All recorder charts        |      |      |                          |
| annotated as required by   |      |      |                          |
| Observing handbooks? (List |      |      |                          |
| recorder charts and        |      |      |                          |
| equipment).                |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| **8. Observational Aids    | Ra   | Ra   | **FAA Order 7310.3**     |
| and Facilities**           | ting | ting |                          |
|                            |      |      | **NWSI 10-1303,          |
|                            |      |      | 4.2B(8)**                |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Visibility charts          |      |      | FAA Order 7900.5, Ch 9,  |
| available                  |      |      | (9-5 - 9-7)              |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| (30 day Grace Period).     |      |      | FAA Order 7310.3, Ch 2,  |
|                            |      |      | 2-9-6                    |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Visibility charts          |      |      | FAA Order 7310.3, Ch 2,  |
| accurate.                  |      |      | 2-9-6                    |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Nighttime visibility       |      |      | FAA Order 7310.3, Ch 2,  |
| markers indicated?         |      |      | 2-9-6                    |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Observers understand       |      |      | FAA Order 7900.5b, Ch 6, |
| correct procedures for     |      |      | 6-4b                     |
| reporting and backing up   |      |      |                          |
| prevailing visibility for  |      |      |                          |
| ASOS.                      |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Table of Speci criteria    |      |      |                          |
| available and correct      |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| Notify Region for ASOS     |      |      |                          |
| problems.                  |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Cloud Atlas or cloud       |      |      |                          |
| charts available.          |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| WSOH #7 current and        |      |      |                          |
| available                  |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| (NWS locations).           |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| FAA Order 7900.5 current   |      |      | FAA Order 7900.5b, Ch 1, |
| and available              |      |      | 1-11                     |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| (FAA, FCWOS, NF-OBS        |      |      |                          |
| locations).                |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Other aids available       |      |      |                          |
| (Training guides, Users    |      |      |                          |
| Guides, station duty       |      |      |                          |
| manuals, reference guides, |      |      |                          |
| etc).                      |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| **9. Preparation of        |      |      | **NWSI 10-1303,          |
| Records**                  |      |      | 4.2B(9)**                |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| 30 day review of           |      |      |                          |
| observations .             |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Observation records neat   |      |      | FAA Order 7900.5b, Ch 3, |
| and legible.               |      |      | 3-10                     |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Local quality assurance of |      |      |                          |
| observations.              |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Corrections to             |      |      |                          |
| observations performed as  |      |      |                          |
| required?                  |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Is Tower Visibility        |      |      |                          |
| reported correctly?        |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Observations reported on   |      |      |                          |
| time?                      |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| AWOS/ASOS backup and       |      |      | FAA 7900.5b, App D (ASOS |
| augmentations Procedures   |      |      | only)                    |
| followed correctly?        |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| How many observations      |      |      |                          |
| taken in your presence?    |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Were observations taken in |      |      |                          |
| your presence performed    |      |      |                          |
| adequately? If not         |      |      |                          |
| recommend training and     |      |      |                          |
| Notify Regional Office.    |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| **10. General**            |      |      | **NWSI 10-1303,          |
|                            |      |      | 4.2B(10)**               |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Quality control of         |      |      |                          |
| observations conducted on  |      |      |                          |
| site.                      |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| All observers certified    |      |      | FAA 7900.5b, Ch 2, 2-7   |
| and current.               |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| (No Grace Period)          |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Examination of observing   |      |      | NWSI 10-1303, 3.2e       |
| certificates.              |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Adequate on the job        |      |      |                          |
| training for new           |      |      |                          |
| observers.                 |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Adequate arrangements for  |      |      |                          |
| notification of observers  |      |      |                          |
| in the event of an         |      |      |                          |
| aircraft mishap.           |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Station instructions       |      |      |                          |
| adequate for observing,    |      |      |                          |
| disseminating and quality  |      |      |                          |
| control of observations.   |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Training aides utilized.   |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Pilot reports utilized     |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Remarks encoded properly   |      |      |                          |
| when required.             |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Observers adequately       |      |      | NWSI 10-1304, 15         |
| proficient                 |      |      |                          |
|                            |      |      |                          |
| (No Grace Period,          |      |      |                          |
| Immediate Decertification  |      |      |                          |
| after consultation with    |      |      |                          |
| Regional Office)           |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+
| Valid agreement in place?  |      |      |                          |
| (NF-OBS)                   |      |      |                          |
+----------------------------+------+------+--------------------------+

**Overall Rating:**

**Excellent:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Satisfactory:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Conditionally Unsatisfactory:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Unsatisfactory:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

Additional remarks:

The following are guidelines for the station evaluation taken from NWSI
10-1303:

\(1\) **Excellent** should be considered if all answers to WS Form B-32
are \"YES or Satisfactory,\" and [in the opinion of the
inspector]{.underline} the station exceeds expected standards.

\(2\) **Satisfactory** should be considered if the \"NO(s)or
Unsatisfactory\" in WSForm B-32 can be fixed quickly, and [in the
opinion of the inspector]{.underline} the station meets or exceeds
expected standards.

\(3\) **Conditionally UnSatisfactory** should be considered if the
program has significant number of \"NO(s)or UnSatisfactory\" in WS Form
B-32 but not enough to warrant a rating of unsatisfactory. If the
program fails to improve to satisfactory within 30 days, an
Unsatisfactory rating will be given.

\(4\) **Unsatisfactory** should be considered if numerous \"NO(s) or
Unsatisfactory" in WS Form B-32 and in the [opinion of the
inspector]{.underline}, the station overall program does not meet or is
below expected standards.

[The inspector's experience, and knowledge of the observing
program,]{.underline} should allow them to detect the strengths and
weaknesses of the station and should give the inspectors the ability to
recognize aspects of the observing program that may be unusually
favorable. [The rating of a station should not be determined solely by
the number of \"YES/Satisfactory\" or \"NO/Unsatisfactory\"
answers]{.underline} recorded on WS Form B-32. The "grace periods"
listed on the B-32 for certain elements are the time limits for
correcting unacceptable conditions.