The National Transportation Safety Board has directed Bombardier, Inc. to update its aircraft maintenance documentation to align with specific component limits.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed Bombardier, Inc. to update its aircraft maintenance documentation to align with specific component limits.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal safety recommendation, designated as A-16-007, addressed to Bombardier, Inc. This directive, associated with NTSB reference number ENG15IA024, requires the manufacturer to revise the Bombardier DHC-8 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. The revision must incorporate detailed permissible damage limits for windshields and their associated components. These updates are required to be consistent with the standards outlined in the PPG Aerospace Transparencies Abbreviated Component Maintenance Manual. This action aims to ensure that maintenance procedures for these critical aircraft parts meet established safety criteria.