NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-14-046 to FAA Regarding Slide and Slide/Raft Certification Standards
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to evaluate current certification standards for evacuation equipment in light of accident investigation findings.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to evaluate current certification standards for evacuation equipment in light of accident investigation findings.
In safety recommendation DCA13MA120, designated as A-14-046, the National Transportation Safety Board addressed a directive to the Federal Aviation Administration. The board instructed the agency to analyze information obtained from an accident investigation in conjunction with slide and slide/raft manufacturers. The core objective is to evaluate the adequacy of existing certification standards and test methods specified in Federal Aviation Administration regulations and guidance materials. If the evaluation determines that changes are necessary, the FAA is urged to modify these certification standards and test methods for future slide and slide/raft design based on the results of this comprehensive review. This recommendation highlights the ongoing effort to ensure evacuation equipment meets rigorous safety criteria.