A-86-058
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: PUBLISH IN FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY CIRCULAR NO. 43-16, GENERAL AVIATION AIRWORTHINESS ALERTS, DETAILS OF RECENT ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS IN WHICH BELLANCA VIKING (MODELS 17-30 AND -31) AND SUPER VIKING (MODELS 17-30A AND -31A) AIRPLANES HAVE EXPERIENCED ENGINE POWER LOSS AS A RESULT OF BROKEN EXHAUST TAILPIPE ASSEMBLIES, AND EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF THESE AIRPLANES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to include, in its Advisory Circular No. 43-16, information about recent accidents and incidents where Bellanca Viking (Models 17-30 and -31) and Super Viking (Models 17-30A and -31A) airplanes lost engine power from broken exhaust tailpipe assemblies, and to stress the need for correct maintenance and inspection of the exhaust system on those aircraft.
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 |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).