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CED-82-104 1 (1982-09-13)

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BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL



Report To The Congress

OF THE UNITED STATES




Runways At Small Airports Are Deteriorating

Because Of Deferred Maintenance: Action

Needed By FAA And The Congress


Runways at many small airports are deterio-
rating faster than necessary because air-
port owners--usually local governments--
have deferred critical maintenance. The
result is damage to the runways' basic
structure and a shortened useful life if they
are not repaired.

Based on GAO's review of 46 airports, stud-
ies by others, and the views of FAA officials,
deferred maintenance is apparently a long-
standing nationwide problem. Lack of funds
is cited by airport owners as the primary
reason for not performing needed mainte-
nance; however, the Federal Aviation Admin-
istration's apathy to bring about satisfac-
tory maintenance is a contributing cause.

GAO is recommending actions that FAA
can take to help ensure that runways at
small airports are properly maintained. The
Congress should recognize the airport own-
ers' lack of resources to properly maintain
airports when considering future revisions
to the Airport Improvement Program.






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                                                      SEPTEMBER 13,1982
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