A-84-015
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AIR CARRIER MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS BULLETINS TO EMPHASIZE TO AIR CARRIER AIRWORTHINESS AND OPERATIONS INSPECTORS THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE RECORDING OF MECHANICAL IRREGULARITIES IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LOGS AND THE NEED FOR PROPER SUREVEILLANCE TO CONFIRM CONFORMITY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING SCRUTINY OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LOGS AND OTHER MAINTENANCE RECORDS TO VERIFY THAT APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS CORRELATE TO MECHANICAL IRREGULARITIES RECORDED BY FLIGHTCREWS IN THE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LOGS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to issue maintenance and operations bulletins reminding air carrier inspectors of the rules for recording mechanical irregularities in aircraft maintenance logs and the need for oversight to ensure those rules are followed, including checking that maintenance actions match the issues flight crews record.
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 | 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).