A-94-082
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NSTB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: PUBLISH AN ARTICLE IN ADVISORY CIRCULAR NO. 43-16, "GENERAL AVIATION AIRWORTHINESS ALERTS," OUTLINING POTENTIAL HAZARDS THAT MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH TURBOCHARGER FAILURE. THE ARTICLE SHOULD EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF CORRECT TURBOCHARGER INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, AND OVERHAUL AS WELL AS THE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE EMPLOYED TO MINIMIZE THE HAZARDS OF TURBOCHARGER FAILURE IN FLIGHT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NSTB asks the Federal Aviation Administration to publish an article in Advisory Circular No. 43-16, “General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts,” that outlines potential hazards related to turbocharger failure. The article should stress correct installation, inspection, maintenance, service, and overhaul of turbochargers, along with operational procedures to reduce the risk of turbocharger failure during flight.
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 | Aug 4, 1994 |
| NTSB number | LAX92FA092 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).