A-10-156
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Require Carson Helicopters, Inc., to put a conspicuous notification on the title page of the Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness that accompany its supplemental type certificate for installing side-mounted seats indicating that the installation does not provide enhanced occupant protection over that provided by the originally installed seats and meets Civil Air Regulations 7.260 standards.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to require Carson Helicopters, Inc., to add a prominent notice to the title page of the Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness for its supplemental type certificate covering side-mounted seats. The notice must state that the installation does not provide enhanced occupant protection compared to the original seats and meets Civil Air Regulations 7.260 standards.
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 - Reconsidered |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jan 23, 2015 |
| NTSB number | LAX08PA259 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).