A-83-001
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: AMEND TSO C-100 TO PERMIT THE USE OF ANY INFANT OR CHILD RESTRAINT DEVICE BEARING A LABEL IN CONFORMANCE WITH 49 CFR 571.213, S5.5.2 (E) ABOARD AIRCRAFT DURING TAKEOFF, LANDING, AND IN-FLIGHT OPERATIONS, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION ISSUE STANDARDS FOR DEVICES ACCEPTABLE FOR USE IN BOTH MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT. (Supersedes Safety Recommendation A-79-063)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to modify TSO C-100 to allow any infant or child restraint device labeled in accordance with 49 CFR 571.213, S5.5.2(e) to be used on aircraft during takeoff, landing, and flight, until the FAA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration establish standards for devices suitable for both vehicles and aircraft.
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 | Jul 1, 1985 |
| NTSB number | 80645 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).