A-85-021
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: MAIL A PRECAUTIONARY ADVISORY NOTICE TO ALL BELLANCA MODEL 8GCBC OWNERS REGARDING IN-FLIGHT AIRFRAME FAILURE ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THIS AIRPLANE. THE IMPORTANCE OF BELLANCA SERVICE LETTERS AND PROPER MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR SHOULD BE EMPHASIZED AS MEANS OF ASSURING THE CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF THE AIRPLANES, PARTICULARLY IN CASES WHERE THE AIRPLANE HAS SUSTAINED DAMAGE DURING TAKEOFF OR LANDING OR HAS BEEN OVERTURNED DURING HIGH WINDS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to mail a precautionary advisory notice to all Bellanca Model 8GCBC owners regarding in-flight airframe failure accidents involving this airplane. The notice should emphasize the importance of Bellanca service letters and proper maintenance, inspection, and repair to ensure continued airworthiness, particularly after damage during takeoff, landing, or high-wind overturns.
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 27, 1986 |
| NTSB number | NYC84FA306 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).