A-83-080
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF TACTILE AISLE MARKERS ON OVERHEAD STOWAGE BINS AND CABIN FLOORS OR SEATS OF ALL TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRCRAFT WHICH WILL HELP PASSENGERS TO FIND THEIR WAY TO EMERGENCY EXITS IN EVACUATIONS WHEN VISIBILITY IN THE CABIN IS RESTRICTED OR WHEN THE CABIN ATMOSPHERE IS TOXIC, REQUIRING THE PASSENGERS TO REMAIN CLOSE TO THE FLOOR. (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 tactile aisle markers on overhead stowage bins and cabin floors or seats of all transport category aircraft. These markers would assist passengers in locating emergency exits during evacuations when visibility is poor or the cabin air is toxic, forcing passengers to stay low to the floor.
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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Sep 12, 1985 |
| 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).