A-82-080
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE A MAINTENANCE ALERT BULLETIN TO REQUIRE PRINCIPAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTORS TO REVIEW CONTRACT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN AN AIR CARRIER OPERATING INTO A FACILITY AT WHICH ANOTHER AIR CARRIER OR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR IS PROVIDING MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO ASSURE THAT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOTH PARTIES AND KEY PERSONNEL ARE CLEARLY DEFINED AND THAT THE CONTRACTOR PROVIDING THE MAINTENANCE IS THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT INVOLVED.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to issue a maintenance alert bulletin requiring principal maintenance inspectors to review contract agreements between air carriers and maintenance providers at shared facilities, ensuring that the responsibilities of both parties and key personnel are clearly defined and that the contractor is thoroughly familiar with the aircraft type being maintained.
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 | Jan 12, 1983 |
| NTSB number | DCA82AA011 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).