A-09-041
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Require the Boeing Airplane Company to revise its 757/767 procedures and training for addressing an illuminated Standby Power Bus OFF light, to include specific steps to take so that complete loss of battery power is avoided. These steps should include landing at the nearest suitable airport before the power is depleted and actions to take if landing is not possible.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to require Boeing to update its 757/767 procedures and training for when the Standby Power Bus OFF light illuminates, adding steps to prevent total battery power loss. These steps should include landing at the nearest suitable airport before power runs out and actions to take if landing is not possible.
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Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jun 11, 2013 |
| NTSB number | CHI08IA292 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).