A-84-103
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE SAFETY BOARD BELIEVES THAT THE POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO FUEL EXHAUSTION ARE SUFFICIENTLY SERIOUS TO WARRANT ACTION TO PROMPT ALL AIRLINES TO FOCUS ATTENTION ON PROCEDURES INVOLVING FUEL PLANNING, SERVICING, AND OPERATIONAL AWARENESS. ACCORDINGLY, THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN OPERATIONS BULLETIN FOR ALL AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS INSPECTORS TO MAKE FUEL AWARENESS ON THE PART OF FLIGHTCREWS, INCLUDING FUEL CONSUMPTION PLANNING AND FULL FAMILIARITY WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM AND ITS INSTRUMENTS, A SUB JECT OF SPECIAL ATTENTION DURING PERFORMANCE OF THE INSPECTORS' FLIGHT CHECK AND SURVEILLANCE DUTIES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to issue an operations bulletin directing all air carrier operations inspectors to emphasize fuel awareness—including fuel consumption planning and familiarity with the fuel system and instruments—during flight checks and surveillance. This request stems from the serious risk of catastrophic consequences due to fuel exhaustion.
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 | Mar 13, 1985 |
| NTSB number | LAX83IA174 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).