A-80-045
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: PUBLISH THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS INCIDENT IN THE MAINTENANCE NOTES SECTION OF THE GENERAL AVIATION AIRWORTHINESS ALERTS, STRESSING THE FACT THAT PILOTS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL SHARE A RESPONSIBILITY TO INSURE THERE ARE NO UNCOVERED OR UNPROTECTED ELECTRICAL TERMINAL STUDS EXPOSED IN AIRCRAFT. THE MAINTENANCE NOTE SHOULD ALSO REMIND PILOTS OF THE DANGER INVOLVED WHEN CARRYING PRESSURIZED AEROSOL CANS IN AN AIRCRAFT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to publish the details of this incident in the Maintenance Notes section of the General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts, emphasizing that pilots and maintenance personnel must ensure no exposed electrical terminal studs exist in aircraft. The note should also remind pilots of the danger of carrying pressurized aerosol cans on board.
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 | Sep 12, 1980 |
| NTSB number | ANC79IA069 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).