A-88-080
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS BULLETIN TO PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS INSPECTORS ASSIGNED TO TITLE 14 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PART 135 OPERATORS OF RECIPROCATING-ENGINE AIRCRAFT WHICH CARRY NINE OR FEWER PASSENGERS; THE BULLETIN SHOULD STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF INFORMING PILOTS OF THESE AIRPLANES ABOUT ENSURING PASSENGER SEAT ASSIGNMENTS IN ACCORDANCE TO PLANNED WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to issue an air carrier operations bulletin for principal operations inspectors overseeing Part 135 operators of reciprocating-engine aircraft that carry nine or fewer passengers. The bulletin should highlight the need to inform pilots of these aircraft about ensuring passenger seat assignments align with planned weight and balance data.
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 | Jun 29, 1989 |
| NTSB number | DCA88MA011 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).