A-78-009
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: AMEND 14 CFR 43, APPENDIX D, TO INCLUDE A SEPARATE, SPECIFIC LINE ITEM IN EITHER THE ANNUAL OR 100-HOUR MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, OR BOTH, TO REQUIRE A VISUAL CHECK OF THE ELT SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE ELT, BATTERY, ANTENNA OR ANTENNAE, COCKPIT CONTROL AND WARNING LIGHT FOR INDICATIONS OF PROBLEMS, INCLUDING CORROSION AND IMPROPER CONNECTIONS AND AN OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE SYSTEM.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to amend 14 CFR 43, Appendix D by adding a separate line item for the annual or 100-hour maintenance inspection, or both, that mandates a visual check of the ELT system—including the ELT, battery, antenna or antennae, cockpit control, and warning light for signs of problems such as corrosion or improper connections—along with an operational check of the system.
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 | May 24, 1982 |
| NTSB number | 80614 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).