NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation to Bombardier Regarding DHC-8 Windshield Maintenance

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a new safety recommendation, designated as ENG15IA024 and labeled A-16-005, addressed specifically to Bombardier, Inc. The core directive in this recommendation urges the manufacturer to revise the existing maintenance task cards associated with the Bombardier DHC-8 aircraft. These revisions are intended to incorporate more specific inspection tasks that focus on the degradation of windshield components known to occur over time. This action highlights the NTSB's ongoing efforts to ensure that maintenance procedures adequately address material wear and tear issues that may develop within critical aircraft structures as they age, thereby enhancing overall flight safety standards for operators utilizing this specific airframe model.