I 108th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5380 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 17, 2004 Mr. Weiner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To improve the safe operation of aircraft.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Flight 587 Accountability Act.

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Information in flight manuals

The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall require each manufacturer of aircraft to list any information in the limitation section of each flight manual that may affect the safe operation of an aircraft.

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Dispute resolution

Except in cases in which an adjudicatory resolution is sought, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall resolve a dispute between an aircraft manufacturer and an aircraft operator that arises regarding the safe operation of an aircraft.

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Implementation of safety recommendations

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Government Accountability Office shall conduct a study to review the effectiveness and timeliness of the Federal Aviation Administration in implementing recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety Board.