A-01-086
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Develop and require implementation of procedures or airplane modifications that will provide the most effective means for crewmembers to gain access to areas behind interior panels for the purpose of applying extinguishing agent to hidden fires. As part of this effort, the FAA should evaluate the feasibility of equipping interior panels of new and existing airplanes with ports, access panels, or some other means to apply extinguishing agent behind interior panels.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to develop and require procedures or aircraft modifications that give crewmembers the best way to reach areas behind interior panels to apply extinguishing agent to hidden fires. Additionally, the FAA should study whether new and existing airplanes can be equipped with ports, access panels, or other means to deliver extinguishing agent behind those panels.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Feb 15, 2011 |
| NTSB number | NYC99IA231 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).