A-67-012
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
RECOMMENDS THAT SUCH AN INSPECTION BE REQUIRED OF THIS MODEL. THE SAME OR POSSIBLY INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY OF CERTAIN OTHER AIRPLANES TO THE SAME TYPE OF DETERIORATION MERITS YOUR ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION OF SIMILAR INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS. AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 59-22-3 DID PROVIDE FOR THE DETECTION OF THIS TYPE DETERIORATION ON MOONEY M-18 MODELS BUT WAS A ONE-TIME INSPECTION WITH COMPLIANCE REQUIRED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15, 1959. THE RENEWAL OF THIS AD, WITH COMPLIANCE REQUIRED ANNUALLY, SHOULD AID INTHE DETECTION OF SUCH HAZARDS. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION MAY BE REQUIRED EVEN THEN, HOWEVER, TO INSURE THAT AGING, PROCESSING OR OTHER CHARACTERISTICS RELATED TO THE BONDING AGENT HAVE NOT PRECLUDED A MEANINGFUL VISUAL INSPECTION.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB urges the FAA to mandate regular annual inspections for this aircraft model to detect structural deterioration, noting that previous one-time checks were insufficient. The agency should also evaluate other similar planes for comparable risks and ensure that inspection methods remain effective despite potential aging or material issues that might obscure damage.
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 | Jan 1, 1975 |
| NTSB number | 80557 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).