A-78-029
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
IN THE INTERIM, AMEND 14 CFR TO REQUIRE THAT NO OPERATION (EXC FOR MAINTENANCE FERRY FLIGHTS) MAY BE CONDUCTED WITH TURBINE-POWEREDAIRCRAFT CERTIFICATED TO CARRY SIX PASSENGERS OR MORE, WHICH REQUIRE TWO PILOTS BY THEIR CERTIFICATE, WITHOUT AN OPERABLE CVR CAPABLE OF RETAINING AT LEAST 10 MINUTES OF INTRACOCKPIT CONVERSATION WHEN POWER IS INTERRUPTED. SUCH REQUIREMENTS CAN BE MET WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT TO FACILITATE RAPID IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS REQUIREMENT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB urged the FAA to mandate that turbine-powered aircraft designed for six or more passengers and requiring two pilots must have a working cockpit voice recorder capable of storing at least ten minutes of audio even if power is lost. This rule would apply to all flights except those specifically flown for maintenance purposes. The goal was to ensure critical flight data is preserved to aid in accident investigations.
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 - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Aug 30, 1982 |
| NTSB number | DCA76AZ039 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).