A-98-119
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: REQUIRE DG FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH TO CONDUCT TESTING OF THE CANOPY JETTISON SYSTEM USED ON ALL GLASER-DRIKS GLIDERS CERTIFICATED IN THE UNITED STATES TO DETERMINE THE DESIGN CHANGES, CONDITIONS, OR LIMITATIONS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT THE CANOPIES CAN BE RELIABLY JETTISONED THROUGHOUT THE AIRSPEED & MANEUVER OPERATING ENVELOPES OF THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT STRIKING THE PILOT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to require DG Flugzeugbau GmbH to test the canopy jettison system on all Glaser-Driks gliders certified in the United States. The goal is to determine design changes or limitations so the canopy can be reliably jettisoned across the aircraft's entire airspeed and maneuver envelope without striking the pilot.
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 | Nov 14, 2000 |
| NTSB number | LAX97FA156 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).