Liz Neblett Hank Price Tele. SPAS training will begin next week for the first inspectors assigned to the larger carriers. The agency expects to have more than 2,500 aviation safety inspectors on line by 1998. Inspectors will be able to identify potential concerns in the aviation industry and take swift action to gain compliance with the rules when necessary. It is being considered for use by other countries and agencies.
Findings can range from 'satisfactory' to 'unfavorable'.
Using FAA data sources, the new system will flag variations from the norm and speed up any appropriate corrective action if required. The first of the SPAS software will be installed in the field on Monday, Sept. 25, and will be available to more than 180 inspectors at 56 FAA offices throughout the nation by February 1996. Translated into performances measures, SPAS information is displayed in user-friendly graphs or tables that indicate trends and point to potential areas of concern. The initial system examines repair stations, schools and all air carriers. In the next several months the ability to evaluate and compare aircraft types and air personnel will be added.