A-25-012
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, THE EUROPEAN UNION AVIATION SAFETY AGENCY, AND THE CIVIL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OF CHINA: Work with CFM International, Airbus, and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China to determine if CFM International LEAP-1A or -1C engines are at risk of smoke in the cockpit or cabin as a result of load reduction device activation and require affected operators to incorporate any modification that results.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA, EASA, and CAAC are directed to collaborate with CFM International, Airbus, and COMAC to evaluate whether CFM International LEAP-1A or -1C engines pose a risk of smoke entering the cockpit or cabin due to activation of a load reduction device. If a risk is identified, they must require affected operators to implement any resulting modifications.
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 - Initial Response Received |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | — |
| 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).