A-96-174
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Require the development of and implementation of design or operational changes that will preclude the operation of transport-category airplanes with explosive fuel-air mixtures in the fuel tank: (a) significant consideration should be given to the development of airplane design modifications, such as nitrogen-inerting systems & the addition of insulation between heat-generating equipment & fuel tanks. Appropriate modifications should apply to newly certificated airplanes &, where feasible to existing airplanes.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asked to mandate design or operational changes that prevent transport-category airplanes from operating with explosive fuel-air mixtures in the fuel tank. Suggested measures include nitrogen-inerting systems and insulation between heat-generating equipment and fuel tanks. These changes should be applied to new aircraft and, where feasible, to existing ones.
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 | Oct 16, 2008 |
| NTSB number | DCA96MA070 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).