A-12-028
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Revise 14 Code of Federal Regulations21.193, Federal Aviation Administration Order 8130.2G, and related guidance or regulations, as necessary, to define aircraft fuel system functional test procedures and require applicants for an airworthiness certificate for a powered experimental, operating amateur-built aircraft to conduct that test and submit a report of the results for Federal Aviation Administration acceptance.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to revise 14 Code of Federal Regulations 21.193, Order 8130.2G, and related guidance to define fuel system functional test procedures and require applicants for airworthiness certificates for powered experimental amateur-built aircraft to perform that test and submit a report for FAA acceptance.
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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jun 14, 2023 |
| NTSB number | DCA12SS005 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).