A-95-149
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: REQUIRE THAT THE WING FITTINGS FOR THE PRIMARY STRUTS ON ALL AMERICAN CHAMPION 8KCAB MODEL AIRPLANES WITH MORE THAN A SPECIFIED MINIMUM NUMBER OF OPERATING HOURS RECEIVE AN IMMEDIATE ONE-TIME INSPECTION FOR SCRATCHES, USING MAGNIFIED VISUAL INSPECTION, & FOR CRACKS USING AN APPROPRIATE NONDESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION METHOD SUCH AS DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION. FITTINGS WITH SCRATCHES OR CRACKS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE BEFORE FURTHER FLIGHT (URGENT)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to require an immediate one-time inspection of wing fittings for the primary struts on all American Champion 8KCAB airplanes that have exceeded a specified minimum number of operating hours. The inspection must use magnified visual inspection for scratches and an appropriate nondestructive method, such as dye penetrant, for cracks. Any fittings found with scratches or cracks must be removed from service before further flight, and the 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 | Jun 18, 1996 |
| NTSB number | CHI95FA191 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).