A-94-068
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE TO REQUIRE THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ALL SAFETY BELTS MANUFACTURED BY PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC FOR PART NUMBER 1108435 BUCKLES, WITH THE 45 DEGREES LIFT LEVERS, AND PART NUMBER 1108460 BUCKLES WITH THE 90 DEGREES LIFT LEVERS, WITH BELTS HAVING BUCKLES OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE, CONSISTENT WITH THE AVAILABILITY OF REPLACEMENT BUCKLES. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is directed to issue an airworthiness directive mandating the removal and replacement of all Pacific Scientific safety belts with part number 1108435 buckles (45-degree lift levers) and part number 1108460 buckles (90-degree lift levers). The replacement belts must have buckles of a different design, and the action should be taken as quickly as possible, depending on the availability of replacement buckles.
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 | Apr 27, 1995 |
| NTSB number | DCA94MA027 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).