A-04-068
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Conduct a review of the emergency procedure training for pilots of helicopters equipped with the Rolls-Royce Model 250 series IV engine to evaluate pilots propensity to take inappropriate action in response to an in-flight failure of the full authority digital electronic control (FADEC) system and require any necessary changes to emergency procedures and training to better prepare pilots to cope with in-flight FADEC failures.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to review emergency procedure training for pilots of helicopters equipped with the Rolls-Royce Model 250 series IV engine, focusing on pilots' tendency to take inappropriate action during an in-flight failure of the full authority digital electronic control (FADEC) system. Based on this review, the FAA must implement necessary changes to emergency procedures and training to better prepare pilots for such failures.
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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Mar 20, 2014 |
| NTSB number | FTW03FA148 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).