A-94-159
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: RESEARCH THE USE OF NEW HIGH-STRENGTH POLYMERS THAT MAY BE INCORPORATED INTO THE FABRIC DESIGN OF LIGHTER-THAN-AIR AIRCRAFT ENVELOPES, THEN DISSEMINATE THE INFORMATION TO ALL MANUFACTURERS OF LIGHTER-THAN-AIR AIRCRAFT. IF TESTING DEMONSTRATES THAT AIRSHIP ENVELOPES MANUFACTURED WITH HIGH-STRENGTH POLYMERS ARE SUBSTANTIALLY SAFER THAN CURRENT FABRIC DESIGNS, REVISE THE ASSOCIATED REGULATORY STANDARDS ACCORDINGLY.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to research new high-strength polymers that could be used in the fabric of lighter-than-air aircraft envelopes and share findings with all manufacturers. If testing shows these polymers make airship envelopes substantially safer than current designs, the FAA should update the relevant regulatory standards.
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 Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Apr 8, 1996 |
| NTSB number | BFO93FA107 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).