A-83-083
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: URGE THE DIRECTION GENERALE DE L'AVIATION CIVIL (1) TO REVIEW THE ADEQUACY OF THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER'S PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE(S) OF THE AXIAL COMPRESSOR BLADE FAILURES IN THE TURBOMECA ARTOUSTE III SERIES ENGINES AND TO REQUIRE NECESSARY ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATIVE MEASURES, AND (2) TO REQUIRE APPROPRIATE REMEDIAL ACTION TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE AXIAL COMPRESSOR BLADES OF THESE ENGINES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to urge the Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civil to evaluate the engine manufacturer's program for identifying the cause(s) of axial compressor blade failures in Turbomeca Artouste III series engines, and to require further investigative steps if needed. Additionally, the FAA should urge the authority to mandate corrective actions to prevent future failures of those blades.
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 | Nov 10, 1986 |
| NTSB number | DEN82DA159 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).