A-88-142
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE TO REQUIRE MORE COMPLETE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE TAILCONE EXIT HATCH OF DC-9 AIRPLANES. THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD INCLUDE BOTH ACTIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO UNLOCK AND OPEN THE HATCH: (1) PULL THE RELEASE HANDLE AND (2) PUSH THE HATCH INTO THE CABIN. A PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTION ALSO SHOULD BE INCLUDED TO ADVISE RESCUERS THAT INWARD MOVEMENT OF THE HATCH MAY BE BLOCKED BY OCCUPANTS OF THE AFT JUMPSEAT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA must issue an airworthiness directive for DC-9 airplanes, requiring more complete operating instructions on the exterior side of the tailcone exit hatch. The instructions must specify pulling the release handle and pushing the hatch into the cabin, and include a precaution that inward movement may be blocked by occupants of the aft jumpseat.
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 | Aug 2, 1990 |
| NTSB number | DCA88MA004 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).