NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation A-18-006 to FAA Regarding Engine Fire Procedures

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued safety recommendation A-18-006, designated under reference number DCA17FA021, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive urges the FAA to mandate that operators of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 air carriers develop or revise their emergency checklist procedures specifically for engine fires occurring on the ground. The primary objective of this recommendation is to ensure that these procedures allow crews to address fire hazards expeditiously without causing unnecessary delays during an evacuation process. By standardizing these critical operational protocols, the NTSB aims to enhance passenger and crew safety during ground-based emergencies involving engine fires.