A-82-023
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
BECAUSE ACCIDENTS INVOLVING LOSS OF CONTROL DURING EMER GENCY PARTIAL PANEL OPERATIONS ARE CHARACTERISTICALLY FATAL AS EVIDENCED BY THE FIVE ACCIDENTS CITED, THE SAFETY BOARD BELIEVES THAT A SPECIAL EFFORT IS WARRANTED TO REDUCE THE NUMBERS OF SUCH ACCIDENTS. THEREFORE, THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: CONDUCT AN ENGINEERING EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONS ON THE LIFE AND RELIABILITY OF LIGHT WEIGHT, LOW-CAPACITY VACUUM PUMPS IN TURBOCHARGED AIRCRAFT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to evaluate how high-altitude flight affects the lifespan and dependability of lightweight, low-capacity vacuum pumps in turbocharged aircraft. This request is based on five fatal accidents involving loss of control during emergency partial panel operations.
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 | Dec 14, 1988 |
| NTSB number | SEA82FA032 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).