A-04-013
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Require 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 air carriers to implement a program in which carriers and aircraft manufacturers review all work card and maintenance manual instructions for critical flight systems and ensure the accuracy and usability of these instructions so that they are appropriate to the level of training of the mechanics performing the work. (Supersedes Safety Recommendation A-03-031)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to require Part 121 air carriers to establish a program where carriers and aircraft manufacturers review work card and maintenance manual instructions for critical flight systems. The program must ensure these instructions are accurate, usable, and match the training level of the mechanics performing the work.
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 | Nov 23, 2010 |
| NTSB number | DCA03MA022 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).