A-78-028
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Draft specifications and fund research and development for a low cost FDR, CVR, and composite recorder which can be used on complex general aviation aircraft. Establish guidelines for these recorders, such as maximum cost, compatible with the cost of the airplane on which they will be installed and with the use for which the airplane is intended. (Superseded by A-87-77 through A-87-89)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to draft specifications and fund research and development for low-cost flight data recorders, cockpit voice recorders, and composite recorders suitable for complex general aviation aircraft. Additionally, it should establish guidelines for these recorders, including a maximum cost that aligns with the aircraft's value and intended use.
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| Status | Closed - Superseded |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 | Jun 19, 1987 |
| NTSB number | DCA76AZ039 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).