A-84-053
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE A TELEGRAPHIC AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS BULLETIN TO ALL DC-10 PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS INSPECTORS FOR IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION OF DC-10 OPERATORS PROVIDING INFORMATION THAT (1) THE POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT EXISTS IN ELECTRICAL WIRING BENEATH THE GLARESHIELDS ABOVE BOTH PILOT STATIONS; (2) SUCH A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY SPARKS AND SMOKE; AND (3) CIRCUITS TO THE MASTER CAUTION LIGHT, MASTER WARNING LIGHT, AND ENGINE FAILURE WARNING LIGHT COULD BE ACTIVATED. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to immediately issue a telegraphic bulletin to all DC-10 principal operations inspectors, notifying DC-10 operators that a short circuit may occur in electrical wiring beneath the glareshields above both pilot stations. This short circuit could produce sparks and smoke and may activate the master caution, master warning, and engine failure warning lights.
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 | Jan 9, 1985 |
| NTSB number | CHI84IA196 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).