The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to require manufacturers to demonstrate acceptable performance for new aircraft with permanently installed rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to require manufacturers to demonstrate acceptable performance for new aircraft with permanently installed rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Safety Recommendation A-14-033, designated under reference number DCA13IA037. This recommendation is addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. The NTSB states that this action should be taken after Safety Recommendation A-14-032 has been completed. The core directive requires aircraft manufacturers to perform specific tests and demonstrate acceptable performance as part of the certification process for any new aircraft design. This requirement applies specifically to designs that incorporate a permanently installed, rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The recommendation aims to ensure that safety standards are met during the certification phase for these specific power systems.