A-87-059
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: CONDUCT AN ENGINEERING DESIGN REVIEW OF SLICK AIRCRAFT MAGNETOS TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE(S) FOR THE REPEATED OCCURRENCE OF LOOSE/MALFUNCTIONING DISTRIBUTOR GEAR ELECTRODE FINGERS IN THESE UNITS. IF APPROPRIATE, CHANGES TO THE MAGNETO'S DESIGN AND/OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PRECLUDE FURTHER OCCURRENCES OF SUCH MALFUNCTIONS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to perform an engineering design review of Slick aircraft magnetos to identify the root cause of repeated loose or malfunctioning distributor gear electrode fingers. If warranted, the FAA should mandate design or installation procedure changes to prevent such malfunctions from recurring.
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 12, 1989 |
| NTSB number | LAX86LA331 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).