A-80-082
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE A TELEGRAPHIC AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE TO REQUIRE IMMEDIATE COMPLIANCE WITH THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM INSPECTION CRITERIA SPECIFIED IN THE TELEGRAPHIC BULLETIN ISSUED BY THE AEROSPATIALE HELICOPTER COMPANY ON AUGUST 14, 1980. THE INSPECTION IS APPLICABLE TO THE 315 LAMA AND 316B, 316C, AND 319 ALOUETTE III MODEL HELICOPTERS. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to issue a telegraphic airworthiness directive requiring immediate compliance with tail rotor drive system inspection criteria from a telegraphic bulletin issued by Aerospatiale Helicopter Company on August 14, 1980. The inspection covers the 315 LAMA and 316B, 316C, and 319 Alouette III model helicopters. The recommendation is marked as urgent.
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 | Dec 30, 1980 |
| NTSB number | DEN80FA051 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).