Air Traffic System: Pilot Program To Contract Out Maintenance at Selected Facilities

In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposed test program to contract for maintenance at selected air traffic control facilities to: (1) provide information on test design and status; (2) evaluate the test's potential for air traffic safety and efficiency; (3) determine if the program would adequately test contractor performance; and (4) assess FAA ability to estimate and control test costs.