NTSB Issues Recitation A-11-072 to FAA Regarding Fuel Placarding Requirements

The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by recitation number WPR09MA159 and recommendation number A-11-072, has directed a formal request to the Federal Aviation Administration. This recitation outlines specific regulatory changes intended to improve safety standards related to aircraft fuel systems. The core of the recommendation urges the FAA to amend existing aircraft certification fuel placarding requirements. These amendments are designed to address situations where aircraft require fuel additives, including fuel system icing inhibitors. Under the proposed changes, such aircraft would be required to have a fuel filler placard that explicitly notes this operational limitation. Furthermore, the placard must refer users to the airplane flight manual for specific information regarding the limitation. This measure aims to ensure that pilots and ground crew are clearly informed about necessary fuel specifications before operation.