A-73-070
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Organize a government/industry task force on aircraft fire prevention to review design criteria and formulate specific modifications for improvements with respect to the fire potential of such enclosed areas as lavatories in turbine-powered aircraft operating under the provisions of part 121 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. (Superseded by A-83-70 through A-83-81).
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to create a government/industry task force focused on aircraft fire prevention. The task force should review design criteria and propose specific modifications to reduce fire risks in enclosed areas such as lavatories on turbine-powered aircraft operating under Part 121 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. (Note: this recommendation has been superseded by A-83-70 through A-83-81.)
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| Status | Closed - Superseded |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Oct 31, 1983 |
| NTSB number | 79495 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).