A-08-063

NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation

Recommendation text

TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Require parachute jump operators to develop and implement Federal Aviation Administration-approved aircraft maintenance and inspection programs that include, at a minimum, requirements for compliance with engine manufacturers’ recommended maintenance instructions, such as service bulletins and service information letters for time between overhauls and component life limits.

In plain language (FlightFinder summary)

The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to require parachute jump operators to develop and implement FAA-approved aircraft maintenance and inspection programs. These programs must include compliance with engine manufacturers' recommended maintenance instructions, such as service bulletins and service information letters for time between overhauls and component life limits.

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

StatusClosed - Unacceptable Action
ModeAviation
ClosedDec 12, 2014
NTSB numberCHI06FA210
AddresseesFAA

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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).