A-79-100
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: INITIATE AND CONTINUE STRICT AND COMPREHENSIVE SURVEILLANCE EFFORTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: (A) MANUFACTURER'S QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAMS TO ASSURE FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPROVED MANUFACTURING AND PROCESS SPECIFICATIONS; AND (B) MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE DIFFICULTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION SYSTEMS TO ASSURE THAT ALL REPORTED SERVICE PROBLEMS ARE PROPERLY ANALYZED AND DISSEMINATED TO USERS OF THE EQUIPMENT, AND THAT APPROPRIATE AND TIMELY CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ARE EFFECTED. THIS PROGRAM SHOULD INCLUDE FULL REVIEW AND SPECIFIC FAA APPROVAL OF SERVICE BULLETINS WHICH MAY AFFECT SAFETY OF FLIGHT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to start and maintain strict surveillance over manufacturers' quality control and service information systems, ensuring compliance with approved specifications and proper handling of reported problems. The program must also include FAA review and approval of service bulletins that could affect flight safety.
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 | May 17, 1983 |
| NTSB number | DCA79AA017 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).