A-87-129
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: PUBLISH AN ARTICLE IN FAA ADVISORY CIRCULAR 43-16, GENERAL AVIATION AIRWORTHINESS ALERTS, OUTLINING THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF WATER IN THE FUEL WHICH MAY OCCUR AFTER EXTENDED PERIODS OF AIRPLANE INACTIVITY, PARTICULARLY IN AIRPLANES WITH BLADDER-TYPE FUEL CELLS AND RECESSED FUEL FILLER COMPARTMENTS. THE ARTICLE SHOULD RECOMMEND MEASURES THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE THE ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE FUEL SYSTEM DURING SUCH PERIODS OF INACTIVITY AND SERVICE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED TO PURGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF ANY WATER WHICH MAY HAVE ACCUMULATED BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT FLIGHTS ARE UNDERTAKEN.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to publish an article in Advisory Circular 43-16 detailing the hazards of water in fuel following extended periods of inactivity, particularly in airplanes with bladder-type fuel cells and recessed fuel filler compartments. The article should include recommended measures to minimize water accumulation during inactivity and service procedures to purge water from the fuel system before subsequent flights.
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 1, 1989 |
| NTSB number | 80665 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).