A-85-124
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN ADVISORY CIRCULAR TO PROVIDE PILOTS, PASSENGERS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THE CRASH SURVIVABILITY ASPECTS OF SMALL AIRPLANES. THE ADVISORY CIRCULAR SHOULD CONTAIN, AS A MINIMUM, DISCUSSION OF THE BENEFITS OF USING LAPBELTS AND SHOULDER HARNESSES DURING ALL PHASES OF FLIGHT, DISCUSSION OF THE HAZARDS OF MODIFYING SEATS, APPENDAGES TO SEATS AND STOWAGE OF ARTICLES IN SPACE DESIGNED OR AVAILABLE FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT, AND DISCUSSION OF THE NEED FOR REGULAR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SEATS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to issue an advisory circular that educates pilots, passengers, and maintenance staff on crash survivability in small airplanes, covering the benefits of using lapbelts and shoulder harnesses throughout all flight phases, the risks of modifying seats and storing items in areas meant for energy management, and the importance of regular seat inspection and maintenance.
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 | Nov 10, 1986 |
| NTSB number | 80442 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).