A-93-018
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: RESEARCH THE EFFECT OF AGING UPON THE SELF-EXTINGUISHING ABILITY OF CABIN INTERIOR FURNISHINGS AND TEST FURNISHINGS THAT WERE CERTIFIED TO 14 CFR 25.853(A)(1)(I) TO DETERMINE IF THEY COMPLY WITH THE SELF-EXTINGUISHING REQUIREMENTS. INTERIOR FURNISHINGS THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH 14 CFR 25.853(A)(1)(I) SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY REPLACED WITH MATERIALS THAT COMPLY WITH 14 CFR 25-853, APPENDIX F.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to study how aging affects the self-extinguishing properties of cabin interior furnishings. Furnishings certified under 14 CFR 25.853(a)(1)(i) should be tested for continued compliance, and any that fail must be immediately replaced with materials meeting 14 CFR 25.853, Appendix F.
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 | Oct 29, 1996 |
| NTSB number | DCA92MA044 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).