A-99-003
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: REQUIRE, ON AN EXPEDITED BASIS, AN INSPECTION OF ALL MD-11 AIRPLANES FOR DISCREPANCIES OF WIRING IN AND AROUND THE COCKPIT OVERHEAD CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL (INCLUDING THE AREA JUST AFT OF THE TUB ENCLOSURE) AND THE AVIONICS CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL. THE INSPECTION SHOULD INCLUDE EXAMINATIONS FOR LOOSE WIRE CONNECTIONS, INCONSISTENT WIRE ROUTINGS, BROKEN BONDING WIRES, SMALL WIRE BEND RADII, AND CHAFED AND CRACKED WIRE INSULATION.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to require an expedited inspection of all MD-11 airplanes for wiring discrepancies in and around the cockpit overhead circuit breaker panel and the avionics circuit breaker panel, including checks for loose connections, inconsistent routings, broken bonding wires, small bend radii, and chafed or cracked insulation.
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 | Apr 30, 1999 |
| NTSB number | DCA98RA085 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).