A-95-150
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: REQUIRE THAT THE WING FITTINGS FOR THE PRIMARY STRUTS ON AMERICAN CHAMPION 8KCAB MODEL AIRPLANES NOT PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED & ON ALL AMERICAN CHAMPION 8GCBC, 7GCB MODEL AIRPLANES BE INSPECTED FOR SCRATCHES, USING MAGNIFIED VISUAL INSPECTION, & FOR CRACKS, USING AN APPROPRIATE NONDESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION METHOD SUCH AS DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION, WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PERIOD. FITTINGS WITH SCRATCHES OR CRACKS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE BEFORE FURTHER FLIGHT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to require that wing fittings for the primary struts on certain American Champion airplane models (8KCAB not previously inspected, and all 8GCBC and 7GCB models) be inspected for scratches using magnified visual inspection and for cracks using an appropriate nondestructive inspection method, such as dye penetrant, within a reasonable time period. Fittings found with scratches or cracks must be removed from service before further 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 | 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).