A-71-059
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION INITIATE ACTION TO INCORPORATE IN ITS AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS, A PROVISION FOR FUEL SYSTEM FIRE SAFETY DEVICES WHICH WILL BE EFFECTIVE IN THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF BOTH IN-FLIGHT AND POSTCRASH FUEL SYSTEM FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS. IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT RULEMAKING ACTION IN THIS MATTER SPECIFICALLY APPLY TO FUTURE PASSENGER-CARRYING AIRCRAFT IN THE TRANSPORT CATEGORY, AND THAT CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN TO AN ADAPTATION TO ALL OTHER PASSENGER-CARRYING AIRCRAFT NOW IN SERVICE.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to update safety rules for new passenger planes to include devices that prevent fuel fires and explosions during flights and after crashes. The recommendation also suggests considering similar protections for existing passenger aircraft currently in service. This aims to improve overall fire safety across the aviation industry.
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 14, 1986 |
| NTSB number | DCA71AZ009 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).