A-85-036
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: AMEND 14 CFR 125 TO REQUIRE THAT ALL PASSENGER-CARRYING AIR CARRIER AIRCRAFT OPERATING UNDER THIS PART BE EQUIPPED WITH APPROVED LIFE PRESERVERS MEETING THE RQUIREMENTS OF THE MOST CURRENT REVISION OF TSO C13 WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AFTER THE ADOPTION OF THE CURRENT REVISION OF THE TSO; AMEND PART 125 TO REQUIRE APPROVED FLOTATION-TYPE SEAT CUSHIONS (TSO-C72) ON ALL SUCH AIRCRAFT; ENSURE THAT 14 CFR 25 IS CONSISTENT WITH THE AMENDMENT OF PART 125. (Supersedes Safety Recommendations A-79-067 and A-84-020)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to update 14 CFR 125 to mandate that all passenger-carrying aircraft under this part be fitted with approved life preservers meeting the latest TSO C13 standard within a reasonable timeframe, and also require approved flotation-type seat cushions (TSO-C72). Additionally, the FAA should align 14 CFR 25 with these Part 125 amendments. This supersedes earlier recommendations A-79-067 and A-84-020.
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 - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Mar 29, 2002 |
| NTSB number | 80651 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).