A-86-054
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: CONDUCT AN ENGINEERING DESIGN REVIEW OF THE FUEL SYSTEM (WING AUXILIARY TANK DESIGN) INSTALLED IN 1967 THROUGH 1972 BELLANCA VIKING (MODELS 17-30 AND -31) AND SUPER VIKING (MODELS 17-301 AND 131A) AIRPLANES AND REQUIRE RETROFIT OR MODIFICATION OF THESE AIRPLANES AND/OR THE INCORPORATION OF NEW OR REVISED FUEL SYSTEM MARKINGS, PLACARDS, OR OPERATING LIMITATIONS TO CORRECT ANY DEFICIENCIES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the Federal Aviation Administration to review the engineering design of the fuel system (wing auxiliary tank design) installed in 1967 through 1972 Bellanca Viking (Models 17-30 and -31) and Super Viking (Models 17-301 and 131A) airplanes. Following the review, the FAA must mandate retrofits or modifications of these airplanes and/or adopt new or updated fuel system markings, placards, or operating limitations to fix any problems found.
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 | Oct 13, 1987 |
| NTSB number | DCA85FA051 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).