A-94-148
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE REQUIRING AN INSPECTION, WITHIN 30 DAYS OR AT THE NEXT AIRCRAFT HOSE INSPECTION, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, OF ALL FUEL LINES MADE FROM AEROQUIP NITRILE-RUBBER 601 HOSES, INCLUDING CESSNA FUEL LINES IDENTIFIED BY PART NUMBER S1236-3 OR S2495-3, THAT ARE USED IN AVIATION GASOLINE APPLICATIONS, AND REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THOSE LINES THAT EXHIBIT WETNESS OR LEAKAGE OR THAT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED FOR OVER 2 YEARS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to issue an airworthiness directive requiring inspection of all fuel lines made from Aeroquip nitrile-rubber 601 hoses, including Cessna fuel lines with part numbers S1236-3 or S2495-3 used in aviation gasoline applications, within 30 days or at the next hose inspection. The directive should also require replacement of lines that show wetness, leakage, or have been installed for more than 2 years.
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 - Unacceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Oct 4, 1995 |
| NTSB number | FTW93LA234 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).