A-16-032
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO US OPERATORS OF MD-80 SERIES AIRPLANES(AMERICAN AIRLINES, DELTA AIRLINES, AND ALLEGIANT AIR): Collaborate with the Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing to (1) conduct a study to examine reverse thrust engine pressure ratio (EPR)-related operational data, procedures, and training and (2) identify industry-wide best practices that have been shown to be effective in reliably preventing EPR exceedances to mitigate the risks associated with rudder blanking.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
U.S. operators of MD-80 series airplanes (American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Allegiant Air) are asked to work with the Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing to study reverse thrust engine pressure ratio (EPR)-related data, procedures, and training, and to identify industry-wide best practices that reliably prevent EPR exceedances. The goal is to reduce the risks associated with rudder blanking.
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 | Open - Acceptable Response |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | — |
| NTSB number | DCA15FA085 |
| Addressees | American Airlines, Inc. |
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