A-68-007
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
IN THE LIGHT OF THE EVIDENCE AT HAND, HOWEVER, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE FAA REVIEW THE CREW TRAINING CURRICULUM AND THE OPERATING PROCEDURES OF B-727 OPERATORS RELATIVE TO (1) AIRCRAFT TAKEOFF HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS WITH VARIOUS FLAP SETTINGS, AND (2) THE SPECIFICALLY THE SAFETY BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT THE BOEING 727 OPERATIONS PROCEDURES BE REVISED TO REQUIRE THE TAKEOFF BE ABORTED SHOULD THE INTERMITTENT WARNING HORN SOUND DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL AND THAT THE REASON FOR THE HORN SOUNDING BE UNDERSTOOD AND CORRECTED BEFORE ANOTHER TAKEOFF IS ATTEMPTED.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to examine pilot training and rules for Boeing 727 operators regarding how the plane handles during takeoff with different flap settings. Specifically, the recommendation urges that operators change their procedures to require stopping the takeoff if an intermittent warning horn sounds. Pilots must understand and fix the cause of the warning before attempting another takeoff.
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 | DCA68A0003 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).