A-79-082
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ADVISE APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL TO BE PARTICULARLY COGNIZANT DURING AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION OF THE PROVISIONS FOR BATTERY VENTILATION TO INSURE THAT (1) ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS PROVIDED DURING ALL CONDITIONS OF GROUND AND FLIGHT OPERATIONS, (2) VENT SYSTEM DESIGN PRECLUDES INADVERTENT OR MAINTENANCE RELATED REMOVAL OF ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS, AND (3) BATTERIES AND THE BATTERY VENTILATION SYSTEMS ARE ISOLATED FROM ALL POSSIBLE IGNITION SOURCES ABOUT THE AIRCRAFT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to advise aircraft certification personnel to pay special attention to battery ventilation requirements, ensuring adequate ventilation during all ground and flight operations, that the vent system design prevents inadvertent or maintenance-related removal of essential components, and that batteries and their ventilation systems are isolated from all possible ignition sources on the aircraft.
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 Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Feb 25, 1980 |
| NTSB number | IAD77AA065 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).