A-81-130
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
AS A RESULT OF THIS SPECIAL INVESTIGATION, THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: PROMPTLY ADOPT THE FINAL RULE AS PROPOSED IN FAA'S NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING NO. 81-1 -- TO HAVE THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM ON PASSENGER-CARRYING AIRCRAFT CAPABLE OF OPERATING FROM A POWER SOURCE INDEPENDENT OF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL GENERATING SYSTEM WITHOUT JEOPARDIZING THE IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to finalize a proposed rule requiring that public address systems on passenger aircraft be powered independently of the main electrical generating system, without compromising the aircraft's emergency electrical power system.
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 | Feb 14, 1983 |
| NTSB number | LAX81FA027 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).