A-88-039
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE APPLICABLE TO BEECH 19-, 23-, AND 24- SERIES AIRPLANES THAT WERE MANUFACTURED 10 OR MORE YEARS AGO REQUIRING AT THE NEXT ANNUAL OR 100-HOUR INSPECTION, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, THAT THE FUEL CAP/ADAPTER ASSEMBLIES ON THESE AIRPLANES BE INSPECTED AND PRESSURE-TESTED FOR LEAKAGE. THE WING SUMP AND FUEL FILTER DRAINS ALSO SHOULD BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THEY OPEN AND CLOSE EASILY AND DRAIN PROPERLY.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to issue an airworthiness directive for Beech 19-, 23-, and 24-series airplanes built at least 10 years ago. The directive would require inspecting and pressure-testing the fuel cap/adapter assemblies for leakage at the next annual or 100-hour inspection and annually after that. Additionally, the wing sump and fuel filter drains must be checked to ensure they open and close easily and drain properly.
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 - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Sep 14, 1988 |
| NTSB number | MIA87FA189 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).