A-97-063
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Evaluate the usefulness and effectiveness of the Douglas DC-9 procedures involving the partial opening of cabin doors and similar procedures adopted by some operators of other transport-category airplanes for evacuating cabin smoke or fumes and, based on that evaluation, determine whether these or other procedures should be included in all manufacturers' airplane flight manuals and air carrier operating manuals.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to assess how useful and effective the Douglas DC-9's partial cabin door opening procedures are for clearing smoke or fumes, along with similar methods used by other transport-category airplane operators. Based on that assessment, the FAA must decide whether these or any other procedures should be added to all manufacturers' airplane flight manuals and airline operating manuals.
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 | Jul 23, 1999 |
| NTSB number | DCA96MA054 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).