A-08-082
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Determine the extent of the problem of engine fan cowl separations on all airplanes and, should a widespread problem exist for any airplanes, require operators of those airplanes to include a dual inspection signoff in their maintenance procedures to confirm that engine fan cowls are latched after completing any engine maintenance that involves the opening of an engine fan cowl.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to determine how widespread engine fan cowl separations are on all airplanes. If a widespread problem exists for any airplane type, the FAA must require operators to include a dual inspection signoff in their maintenance procedures to confirm that engine fan cowls are latched after any engine maintenance that involved opening a cowl.
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 | Oct 28, 2011 |
| NTSB number | ENG08SA037 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).