A-86-084
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE A MAINTENANCE ALERT BULLETIN THAT CITES THE PROBLEMS OF THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM DISCOVERED FOLLOWING THE DELTA L-1011 ACCIDENT AT DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TEXAS, ON AUGUST 2, 1985, AND REQUIRE PRINCIPAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTORS TO EMPHASIZE TO AIR CARRIERS THE REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE FOR PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF FLIGHT ATTENDANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR WORN AND DAMAGED WEBBING, IMPROPER INSTALLATION, AND WORN SHOULDER HARNESS GUIDES.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to issue a maintenance alert bulletin citing the flight attendant restraint system problems found after the Delta L-1011 accident at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in 1985. The bulletin must direct principal maintenance inspectors to emphasize to air carriers the requirements for periodic inspections of these systems, focusing on worn webbing, improper installation, and worn shoulder harness guides.
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 | Mar 19, 1987 |
| NTSB number | DCA85AA031 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).