A-85-083
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REVIEW WITH THE THOMPSON AIRCRAFT TIRE CORPORATION AND EASTERN AIR LINES THE PROVISIONS OF ADVISORY CIRCULAR NO. 145-4, "INSPECTION, RETREAD, REPAIR, AND ALTERATIONS OF AIRCRAFT TIRES," EMPHASIZING THAT TIRE BEAD SEAT AREAS SHOULD NOT BE SANDED (SECTION 8.A., "TIRE REPAIRS FOR TIRES OPERATED ABOVE 120 MPH") AND THAT FINAL INSPECTIONS OF RETREADED TIRES SHOULD RIGOROUSLY FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES OF SECTION 10., "NONREPAIRABLE AIRCRAFT TIRES."
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to review Advisory Circular No. 145-4 with Thompson Aircraft Tire Corporation and Eastern Air Lines, emphasizing that tire bead seat areas should not be sanded (Section 8.A.) and that final inspections of retreaded tires must follow Section 10 guidelines.
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 | Jul 30, 1986 |
| NTSB number | DCA84AA006 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).