A-03-040
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends that the Federal Aviation Administration: Require adequate protection of DC-10 hydraulic system components in the wing area from tire fragments in the event of a tire rupture. Such protection may include, but is not limited to, installing stronger wing access panels; shielding the hydraulic lines; installing fuses in the hydraulic lines in this area; or rerouting the hydraulic lines to provide greater separation between the systems.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to require that DC-10 hydraulic system components in the wing area be adequately protected from tire fragments during a tire rupture. Possible measures include stronger wing access panels, shielding or fusing hydraulic lines, or rerouting lines for better system separation.
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 - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jul 16, 2008 |
| NTSB number | WAS02RA037 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).