A-77-028
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
ISSUE AN AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS BULLETIN CLARIFYING THE DESIGNATION OF THE DC-9 TAIL CONE EXIT AS A REQUIRED EXIT AND REQUIRING THAT PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS INSPECTORS ASSIGNED TO DC-9 OPERATORS INSURE THAT THEIR ASSIGNED AIR CARRIERS PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR PASSENGER BRIEFINGS AND ON THEIR PASSENGER INFORMATION CARDS ON THE AVAILABILITY AND OPERATION OF THE TAIL CONE EXIT AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to issue a notice to airlines operating DC-9 aircraft, clarifying that the rear tail cone exit counts as a mandatory emergency door. The agency must also ensure that inspectors verify these carriers include clear instructions about this specific exit in both their passenger safety briefings and information cards. This step aims to guarantee that passengers are aware of all available escape routes during an emergency.
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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jan 5, 1978 |
| NTSB number | DCA77AA003 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).