A-83-074
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REQUIRE THAT PROTECTIVE BREATHING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SMOKE GOGGLES, CURRENTLY CARRIED ABOARD TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES TO COMPLY WITH 14 CFR 25.1439 AND 14 CFR 121.337 WHICH DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARD PRESCRIBED IN TECHNICAL STANDARD ORDER (TSO) C99 OR EQUIVALENT BE REPLACED WITH EQUIPMENT WHICH MEETS THE STANDARDS. (URGENT) (Supersedes Safety Recommendations A-73-068, A-73-070, and A-74-005)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to require replacement of protective breathing equipment and smoke goggles currently carried on transport-category airplanes that do not meet the minimum performance standard TSO C99 or an equivalent standard.
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 | Oct 13, 1987 |
| NTSB number | DCA83AA028 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).