A-84-014
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIR CARRIER MAINTENANCE BULLETIN TO EMPHASIZE: (1) THE NEED FOR AIR CARRIER AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTORS TO REQUIRE DURING THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS THAT THE AIR CARRIER'S MANUALS AND MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE CONFORM TO REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE SEPARATION OF MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION FUNCTIONS, AND (2) THE NEED TO CONDUCT SURVEILLANCE IN A MANNER THAT WILL VERIFY THAT THE AIR CARRIER IS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE/ INSPECTIONS FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to issue an air carrier maintenance bulletin that emphasizes two points: first, that air carrier airworthiness inspectors must, during the certification process, require that the carrier's manuals and maintenance organizational structure comply with regulatory requirements for separating maintenance and inspection functions; second, that surveillance be conducted to verify the carrier is performing maintenance and inspection duties according to regulations.
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 | May 14, 1985 |
| NTSB number | DCA83AA017 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).