A-83-077
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: EVALUATE AND CHANGE AS NECESSARY THE PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THE FAA-APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUALS (AFM) OF TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES RELATING TO THE CONTROL AND REMOVAL OF SMOKE TO ASSURE THAT THESE PROCEDURES ADDRESS A CONTINUING SMOKE SOURCE AND ARE EXPLICIT WITH REGARD TO THE PRESENCE OF FIRE AND THE OPTIMUM USE OF CABIN PRESSURIZATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS. (Supersedes Safety Recommendations A-73-068, A-73-070, and A-74-005)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to evaluate and update, as needed, the smoke control and removal procedures in the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manuals for transport category airplanes. The changes should ensure the procedures address a continuing smoke source, clearly indicate the presence of fire, and optimize the use of cabin pressurization and air conditioning systems. This replaces earlier safety recommendations A-73-068, A-73-070, and A-74-005.
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 | Mar 12, 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).