A-83-056
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: CONDUCT A SPECIAL CERTIFICATION REVIEW OF MITSUBISHI MU-2 AIRPLANES RELATIVE TO THE ENGINES, FUEL SYSTEM, AUTOPILOT, AND FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS; FLIGHT IN KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS; ENGINE INOPERATIVE CHARACTERISTICS; AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS DURING IMC LANDING APPROACHES; AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO CORRECT ANY DEFICIENCIES IDENTIFIED.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to conduct a special certification review of Mitsubishi MU-2 airplanes, covering engines, fuel system, autopilot, flight control systems, flight in known icing, engine-out performance, and handling during instrument landing approaches, and to correct any deficiencies found.
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 | Jun 13, 1985 |
| NTSB number | DCA83AA022 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).