A-98-110
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: REVIEW ALL SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC DOOR SEAL INFLATION PUMP SYSTEMS MANUFACTURED BY BOB FIELDS AEROCESSORIES, & REQUIRE REVISIONS, AS NECESSARY, TO ENSURE THAT THE HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH IN-FLIGHT FIRE &.OR SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT DURING FLIGHT ARE ELIMINATED. EXISTING SYSTEMS SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THOSE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE THEY ARE PLACED BACK INTO SERVICE.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to review all supplemental type certificates for electric door seal inflation pump systems made by Bob Fields Aerocessories and require necessary revisions to eliminate hazards from in-flight fire or smoke in the cockpit. Existing systems must comply with these instructions before being returned to service.
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 | Jun 27, 2000 |
| NTSB number | FTW98TA051 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).