A-85-022
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: PUBLISH DETAILS OF BELLANCA MODEL 8GCBC IN-FLIGHT AIRFRAME FAILURE ACCIDENTS IN FAA ADVISORY CIRCULAR (AC) NO. 16, GENERAL AVIATION AIRWORTHINESS ALERTS. THE ARTICLE SHOULD EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF BELLANCA SERVICE LETTERS RELATED TO CRITICAL WING STRUCTURE AND PROPER INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE WOODEN WING SPARS, RIBS, JURY STRUTS, DRAG WIRE BRACING, AND FABRIC ON THIS AND SIMILAR BELLANCA MODELS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB recommends that the FAA publish details of in-flight airframe failure accidents involving the Bellanca Model 8GCBC in Advisory Circular No. 16, emphasizing the importance of Bellanca service letters on critical wing structure and proper inspection and repair procedures for wooden wing spars, ribs, jury struts, drag wire bracing, and fabric on this and similar Bellanca models.
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 | Sep 12, 1985 |
| 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).