NTSB Issues Recommendation A-11-087 to FAA Regarding Oxygen Mask Requirements

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal safety recommendation, designated as A-11-087, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive, identified by reference number DCA10RA092, urges the regulatory agency to require operators to install full-face oxygen masks on aircraft utilized for operations governed by 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121, 135, and 91 subpart K. In addition to the hardware installation mandate, the recommendation explicitly calls for the provision of comprehensive training programs focused on the proper use of these devices. This measure aims to enhance safety protocols for the specified categories of aviation operations by ensuring that crew members have access to appropriate respiratory protection equipment during critical phases of flight or in the event of cabin depressurization events.