NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation to Boeing Regarding MD-80 Engine Alerts

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal safety recommendation, designated as A-16-031 and referenced under NTSB number DCA15FA085. This directive is addressed specifically to The Boeing Company. The core of the recommendation urges the manufacturer to explore the possibility of incorporating an alert system within MD-80 series airplanes. The intended purpose of this potential modification is to aid pilots in preventing engine pressure ratio exceedances during operation. This action highlights a specific safety concern regarding the operational limits of these aircraft engines and seeks proactive measures from Boeing to mitigate the risk of such exceedances through enhanced cockpit awareness tools.