A-96-155
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: DEVELOP CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY GALLEY LATCHES; THEN USE THOSE STANDARDS TO CONDUCT AN ENGINEERING REVIEW OF SECONDARY GALLEY LATCHES ON ALL TRANSPORT-CATEGORY AIRCRAFT. REQUIRE CHANGES TO EXISTING INSTALLATIONS AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT THE STRENGTH OF SECONDARY LATCHES & THEIR INSTALLATION ARE SUFFICIENT TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN CARTS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to develop certification standards for secondary galley latches and then use those standards to conduct an engineering review of these latches on all transport-category aircraft. Additionally, the FAA must require changes to existing installations as needed to ensure the strength of secondary latches and their installation is sufficient to adequately restrain carts.
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 | Jan 12, 2000 |
| NTSB number | DCA96MA029 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).