A-87-082
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: AMEND 14 CFR 135.2 TO REQUIRE THAT THOSE AIRCRAFT (BOTH FIXED-WING AND ROTORCRAFT) CAPABLE OF CARRYING 20 PASSENGERS OR MORE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH FLIGHT DATA RECORDERS THAT COMPLY WITH 121-343 FLIGHT RECORDER REQUIREMENTS AS CHANGED TO CONFORM TO SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS A-87-77 AND -78. (Supersedes Safety Recommendations A-78-028, A-82-064 through A-82-067, A-82-106 through A-82-111)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The National Transportation Safety Board asks the Federal Aviation Administration to update regulation 14 CFR 135.2 so that aircraft—both airplanes and helicopters—capable of carrying 20 or more passengers are required to have flight data recorders that meet the standards of 121-343, as modified to follow safety recommendations A-87-77 and A-87-78.
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 8, 1989 |
| NTSB number | 80663 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).