A-83-075
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: AMEND 14 CFR 121.337 TO PRESCRIBE A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PORTABLE PROTECTIVE BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACE MASKS WHICH WILL BE CARRIED IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANCES READILY ACCESSIBLE TO CABIN ATTENDANTS AND FLIGHTDECK CREWS. (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 amend 14 CFR 121.337 to set a minimum number of portable protective breathing apparatus with full face masks that must be carried in the passenger compartment of transport category airplanes and be readily accessible to cabin attendants and flightdeck crews.
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 |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).