A-94-098
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: CONDUCT A SPECIAL CERTIFICATION REVIEW (SCR) OF THE ROBINSON MODEL R44 HELICOPTER TO ASCERTAIN THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS COMPLYING WITH ALL APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING STRUCTURAL AND SYSTEMS DESIGN ENGINEERING, QUALITY CONTROL ASSURANCE, AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES. THE REVIEW SHOULD SPECIFICALLY DETERMINE THE DESIGN ADEQUACY (DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY) OF THE AIRCRAFT'S CYCLIC CONTROL SYSTEM. (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to conduct a Special Certification Review of the Robinson Model R44 helicopter to verify that the manufacturer meets all certification requirements for structural and systems design, quality control, and manufacturing processes. The review must specifically assess the design adequacy, including durability and reliability, of the aircraft's cyclic control system. This recommendation is marked as urgent.
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 | Sep 19, 1994 |
| NTSB number | LAX93FA311 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).