A-98-015
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: ESTABLISH & REQUIRE ADHERENCE TO A UNIFORM SET OF STANDARDS FOR MATERIALS & PROCEDURES USED IN THE CLEANING, DRYING, PROCESSING, & HANDLING OF PARTS IN THE FLOURESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION PROCESS. IN ESTABLISHING THOSE STANDARDS, THE FAA SHOULD DO THE FOLLOWING: ADDRESS THE NEED FOR FIXTURES THAT MINIMIZE MANUAL HANDLING OF PART WITHOUT VISUALLY MAKING LARGE SURFACES OF THE PART.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to create and enforce uniform standards for materials and procedures in the fluorescent penetrant inspection process, including cleaning, drying, processing, and handling of parts. Additionally, the FAA should address the need for fixtures that reduce manual handling of parts without exposing large surfaces visually.
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 | May 24, 2006 |
| NTSB number | DCA96MA068 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).