A-86-057
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REVISE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 76-23-03, APPLICABLE TO THE BELLANCA VIKING (MODELS 17-30 AND -31) AND SUPER VIKING (MODELS 17-30A AND -31A) AIRPLANES, TO REQUIRE INSPECTION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THESE AIRPLANES FOR CRACKS AND FOR FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AT THE BALL JOINTS AT EACH 100 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE OR ANNUAL INSPECTION, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to revise Airworthiness Directive 76-23-03 for certain Bellanca Viking and Super Viking airplanes to require inspection of the exhaust system for cracks and for freedom of movement at the ball joints, performed at each 100 hours time in service or annual inspection, whichever occurs first.
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 | May 15, 1987 |
| NTSB number | DCA85FA051 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).