A-84-068
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Review and evaluate the substantiation data for the Bell 206 model helicopter, collected in flight testing, to show compliance with 14 CFR 27.143 - controllability and maneuverability, to verify that the rotorcraft is safely controllable and maneuverable during steady-state flight and during any maneuver appropriate to the type; if compliance is not verified, require appropriate modifications or limitations of the helicopter's flight envelope.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to review and evaluate flight test data for the Bell 206 helicopter to verify compliance with controllability and maneuverability regulations (14 CFR 27.143). If compliance is not confirmed, the FAA must require modifications or impose limitations on the helicopter's flight envelope.
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 | Feb 19, 1986 |
| NTSB number | ATL82DLQ08 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).