A-85-141
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINSTRATION: REQUIRE THAT THE ENGINE MANUFACTURERS AND JT8D OPERATORS (1) DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INSPECTION PROCEDURES WHICH ENSURE EARLY DETECTION OF OUTER COMBUSTION CASE CRACKING AND EVIDENCE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE BURNER AIR IMPINGEMENT ON THE COMBUSTION CASE WALL, AND (2) SPECIFY THE CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR REPAIR OF DETECTED FATIGUE OR OVERHEAT DAMAGE.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to require engine manufacturers and JT8D operators to develop inspection procedures for early detection of outer combustion case cracking and evidence of high temperature burner air impingement, and to specify criteria and procedures for repairing detected fatigue or overheat damage.
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 | Aug 3, 1987 |
| NTSB number | MIA86MA013 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).