A-88-052
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REQUIRE THE MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A MODIFICATION OF THE DESIGN OF THE AUXILIARY EXIT HANDLE/ COVER ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED IN M20J AND M20K AIRPLANES TO ENHANCE THE DURABILITY OF THESE ASSEMBLIES AND ENSURE THAT THE HANDLE WILL NOT INADVERTENTLY OPEN OR ACTUATE. THE MODIFICATION SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON NEWLY MANUFACTURED AIRPLANES AND BE SUITABLE FOR RETROFIT ON EXISTING MODELS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the Federal Aviation Administration to require Mooney Aircraft Corporation to develop a modification for the auxiliary exit handle/cover assemblies on M20J and M20K airplanes. The modification aims to improve durability and prevent the handle from opening or actuating unintentionally. It should be installed on new airplanes and be suitable for retrofitting existing models.
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 | Sep 29, 1988 |
| NTSB number | DEN87FA148 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).