A-99-006
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FAA: AMEND FAA ORDER 8130.2C TO SPECIFY THAT INSPECTION LIMITATIONS BE ISSUED WITH SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES FOR AMATEUR-BUILT AIRPLANES REQUIRING THAT THE ANNUAL CONDITION INSPECTION INCLUDE AN INSPECTION FOR NEEDED PLACARDS AND MARKINGS ON COCKPIT INSTRUMENTS AND THE APPROPRIATE OPERATION OF ESSENTIAL CONTROLS TO ENSURE THAT THEY PROVIDE CLEAR MARKING, EASY ACCESS, AND EASE OF OPERATION.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to amend Order 8130.2C to require that annual condition inspections for amateur-built airplanes include checks for proper placards and markings on cockpit instruments and that essential controls are clearly marked, easily accessible, and easy to operate.
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 28, 2002 |
| NTSB number | LAX98FA008 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).