A-25-010
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Ensure operators inform flight crews of airplanes equipped with CFM International LEAP-1B engines of the circumstances described in National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Investigation Report AIR-25-03, emphasizing Boeing’s changes to the quick reference handbook and flight crew operations manual so pilots are aware of actions to take if they encounter smoke in the cockpit or cabin after load reduction device activation. (Urgent)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is directed to ensure that operators inform flight crews of airplanes with CFM International LEAP-1B engines about the circumstances described in NTSB report AIR-25-03, with emphasis on Boeing’s changes to the quick reference handbook and flight crew operations manual. This is to make pilots aware of actions to take if they encounter smoke in the cockpit or cabin after load reduction device activation. The recommendation is marked as urgent.
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 | May 26, 2026 |
| NTSB number | DCA24LA330 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).