A-91-006
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION IMMEDIATELY REQUIRE OPERATORS OF DC-9/MD-80 SERIES AIRPLANES TO INCLUDE IN THEIR FLIGHTCREW AND FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING PROGRAMS THE SAFETY BOARD'S FINDINGS REGARDING THE TAILCONE MANUAL RELEASE SYSTEM AND TAILCONE FAMILIARIZATION TOURS AND HANDS-ON TRAINING ON THE OPERATION OF THE RELEASE HANDLE IN DC-9/MD-80 AIRPLANES USING ACTUAL AIRPLANES OR FAA-APPROVED SIMULATORS. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to immediately require operators of DC-9/MD-80 series airplanes to incorporate into flightcrew and flight attendant training the NTSB's findings on the tailcone manual release system, along with tailcone familiarization tours and hands-on training on operating the release handle using actual airplanes or FAA-approved simulators.
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 | Jan 6, 1993 |
| NTSB number | DCA91MA010AB |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).