A-96-126
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: INFORM REPAIR STATIONS THAT OVERHAUL & REPAIR ALLIEDSIGNAL TURBOCHARGERS FOR AIRCRAFT APPLICATIONS THAT THE INSTALLATION OF DIESEL-APPLICATION COMPONENTS IN LIEU OF AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS CAN INADVERTENTLY OCCUR. DETERMINE & DISSEMINATE TO TURBOCHARGER REPAIR FACILITIES OR AIRCRAFT OPERATORS WHO MAINTAIN OR OPERATE ALLIEDSIGNAL TURBOCHARGERS A NON-DESTRUCTIVE METHOD OF IDENTIFYING DIESEL-APPLICATION PARTS INSTALLED IN ALLIEDSIGNAL AIRCRAFT TURBOCHARGERS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to notify repair stations that overhaul AlliedSignal turbochargers for aircraft that diesel-application parts could be mistakenly installed instead of aircraft parts. Additionally, the FAA must develop and share a non-destructive way to identify such diesel parts in AlliedSignal aircraft turbochargers with repair facilities and operators.
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 | Feb 22, 2000 |
| NTSB number | FTW95FA082 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).