A-89-002
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE FOR BOEING 737-100 AND -200 SERIES AIRPLANES TO REQUIRE THAT THE OPERATORS OF THESE AIRPLANES INSPECT THE ENGINE NACELLE FAIRINGS BEFORE EACH FLIGHT TO VERIFY THAT THE AFT CONE BOLT IS INTACT ON EACH ENGINE UNTIL THE AFT ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED TO INCLUDE THE NEW SECONDARY SUPPORT STRUCTURE. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an airworthiness directive for Boeing 737-100 and -200 series airplanes, requiring operators to inspect the engine nacelle fairings before each flight to ensure the aft cone bolt is intact on each engine, until the aft engine mounts are modified with the new secondary support structure.
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 - Reconsidered |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Apr 16, 1990 |
| NTSB number | CHI89MA046 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).