NTSB Issues Recommendation A-11-076 to European Aviation Safety Agency Regarding Fuel Additive Limitations

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Recommendation A-11-076, identified by reference number WPR09MA159, addressed directly to the European Aviation Safety Agency. This directive mandates that all existing certificated aircraft, encompassing both newly manufactured units and those already in service, must have specific limitations regarding required fuel additives clearly highlighted. The recommendation specifies that this highlighting must take the form of a warning located within the limitations section of the airplane flight manual. This requirement applies to aircraft that necessitate the use of fuel system icing inhibitors or other similar fuel additives to operate safely. By enforcing this change, the NTSB aims to ensure that pilots and maintenance personnel are immediately aware of these critical operational constraints through standardized documentation in the flight manual.