A-20-039
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Issue an Airworthiness Directive to address the unsafe conditions of F&M Enterprises Inc. or Stratus Tool Technologies (Stratus) oil filter adapters that have led to oil starvation and loss of engine power by requiring owners of airplanes equipped with the adapters to repetitively inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the adapters in compliance with Stratus’ service bulletin SB-001.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to issue an Airworthiness Directive targeting unsafe oil filter adapters from F&M Enterprises Inc. or Stratus Tool Technologies that have caused oil starvation and engine power loss. The directive would mandate repetitive inspections and, if needed, reinstallation of the adapters per Stratus service bulletin SB-001.
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 Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Sep 18, 2023 |
| NTSB number | WPR19FA126 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).