A-93-115
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: ISSUE A REPORT IN THE GENERAL AVIATION AIRWORTHINESS ALERTS (ADVISORY CIRCULAR 43.16) TO INFORM MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL OF THE POTENTIAL OF FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE MAIN LANDING GEAR SWIVEL PINS AND OF THE NECESSITY TO CHECK THE MAIN GEAR FOR EXCESSIVE SIDE PLAY DURING ALL ANNUAL INSPECTIONS. IF EXCESSIVE SIDE PLAY IS FOUND, A NONDESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION OF THE SWIVEL PIN SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to publish a report in the General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts (Advisory Circular 43.16) to notify maintenance personnel about possible fatigue cracks in main landing gear swivel pins and the requirement to check for excessive side play during all annual inspections. If excessive side play is detected, a nondestructive inspection of the swivel pin should be performed.
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 7, 1994 |
| NTSB number | 80053 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).