A-70-003
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
IN VIEW OF THESE FINDINGS, THE BOARD RECOMMENDED THAT ALL BENDIX MODEL DP-D3 GAS TURBINE 60-MICRON FUEL CONTROL STRAINERS, P/N 343446BE INSPECTED FOR CONTAMINATION/BLOCKAGE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE BOARD FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT ALL OF THE APPROPRIATE INSPECTION, OPERATION, SERVICE, AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS BE REVISED TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS AND TIME INTERVALS FOR ALL FUEL FILTERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEMS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The National Transportation Safety Board urged the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure that specific Bendix fuel control strainers are checked for debris or blockage immediately. Additionally, the board requested that relevant aircraft manuals be updated to provide clear guidelines and regular schedules for inspecting all fuel filters within those systems. This action aims to prevent potential safety issues caused by contaminated or clogged fuel components.
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 9, 1970 |
| NTSB number | DEN70AD044 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).