A-85-024
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REQUIRE THE FACET AEROSPACE PRODUCTS COMPANY TO (1) INCORPORATE A ONE-PIECE COMBINATION PRIMARY AND MAIN VENTURI IN ALL FUTURE PRODUCTION OF MARVEL SCHEBLER MA-3, MA-4 AND MA6 SERIES CARBURETORS AND (2) DESIGN A REPLACEMENT ONE-PIECE COMBINATION PRIMARY AND MAIN VENTURI FOR USE IN RETROFITTING EXISTING CARBURETORS IN THE FOREGOING SERIES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to require Facet Aerospace Products Company to use a one-piece combination primary and main venturi in all new Marvel Schebler MA-3, MA-4, and MA-6 series carburetors, and to design a similar one-piece venturi for retrofitting existing carburetors in those series.
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 23, 1988 |
| NTSB number | MKC84LA188 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).