NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-16-021 to FAA Regarding MD-80 Operators
The National Transportation Safety Board urges the Federal Aviation Administration to encourage US operators of MD-80 series airplanes to implement best practices and participate in industry-wide monitoring.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board urges the Federal Aviation Administration to encourage US operators of MD-80 series airplanes to implement best practices and participate in industry-wide monitoring.
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued safety recommendation A-16-021, designated as NTSB number DCA15FA085. This directive is addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration. The board requests that the agency encourage United States operators of MD-80 series airplanes to implement the best practices identified in Safety Recommendation A-16-20. Additionally, the recommendation calls for these operators to participate in an industry-wide monitoring program. This program is intended to verify the continued effectiveness of those solutions over time. The board emphasizes the importance of sustained oversight to ensure safety standards are maintained for this specific aircraft type within the US fleet.