A-09-118
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Require Cessna to replace all Citation series airplane pitch trim, autopilot, and any other circuit breakers for critical systems that a pilot might need to access during an emergency situation with easily identifiable and collared circuit breakers to aid a pilot in quickly identifying and easily pulling those circuit breakers if necessary. (A-09-118) (This recommendation supersedes Safety Recommendation A-07-54)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to require Cessna to replace circuit breakers for critical systems in all Citation series airplanes—including pitch trim, autopilot, and others a pilot might need during an emergency—with easily identifiable, collared circuit breakers. This change aims to help pilots quickly find and pull those breakers when necessary.
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 7, 2013 |
| NTSB number | CHI07MA160 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).