A-13-002
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Encourage operators and manufacturers to develop and implement best practices for conducting maintenance under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 135 and 91 Subpart K, including, but not limited to, the use of work cards for maintenance tasks, especially those involving safety-critical functions, that promote the recording and verification of delineated steps in the task that, if improperly completed, could lead to a loss of control.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to encourage operators and manufacturers to create and implement best practices for maintenance under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 135 and 91 Subpart K, including the use of work cards for tasks that, if completed improperly, could lead to a loss of control. The cards should promote recording and verification of each step in the task.
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 | Apr 25, 2016 |
| NTSB number | DCA12MA020 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).