A-83-046
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE A TELERT MAINTENANCE BULLETIN TO ALL PRINCIPAL AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTORS TO INSPECT IMMEDIATELY ALL LAVATORY PAPER AND LINEN WASTE RECEPTACLE ENCLOSURE ACCESS DOORS AND DISPOSAL DOORS ON THE APPLICABLE AIRCRAFT FOR PROPER OPERATION, FIT, SEALING, AND LATCHING FOR THE CONTAINMENT OF POSSIBLE TRASH FIRES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF AD 74-08-09. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to issue a telex maintenance bulletin to all principal airworthiness inspectors, requiring immediate inspections of lavatory waste receptacle enclosure access doors and disposal doors on applicable aircraft. The inspections must verify proper operation, fit, sealing, and latching to contain possible trash fires, as required by airworthiness directive 74-08-09.
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 18, 1984 |
| NTSB number | MIA83IA165 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).