A-85-069
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: AMEND THE HELICOPTER CERTIFICATION STANDARDS CONTAINED IN 14 CFR PARTS 27 AND 29 FOR SEATS, RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, FUEL SYSTEMS, AND STRUCTURES TO INCORPORATE THE CRASH DESIGN GUIDELINES DEVELOPED BY THE U.S. ARMY AND THE CIVILIAN HELICOPTER FLEET CRASH LOADS RECOMMENDED IN THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION STUDY (DTFA03-81-C-00035) PERFORMED BY SIMULA INC.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the Federal Aviation Administration to update helicopter certification rules in 14 CFR Parts 27 and 29 for seats, restraint systems, fuel systems, and structures by adopting crash design guidelines from the U.S. Army and the crash loads specified in an FAA study by Simula Inc.
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 | Jun 7, 1995 |
| NTSB number | 80652 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).