The Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRP) is designed to do what?

• A. Encourage voluntary reports that will help identify deficiencies and discrepancies in the NAS.
• B. Punish reporters.
• C. Provide mandatory reporting for all incidents.
• D. Replace enforcement actions.

Answer: (A)

The purpose of the Aviation Safety Reporting System is to encourage voluntary, confidential reporting of safety concerns so that deficiencies and discrepancies in the National Airspace System can be identified and corrected before they lead to accidents. It collects reports from pilots, controllers, maintenance personnel, and other aviation professionals to spot trends and hazards, and the information is protected to foster honesty and learning rather than punishment. This isn’t about punishment, it isn’t mandatory reporting, and it doesn’t replace enforcement actions; it’s a tool for improving safety by uncovering issues and guiding corrective actions.