NTSB Safety Recommendations A-09-41 and -42

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Title: NTSB Safety Recommendations A-09-41 and -42

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                   NTSB SAFETY RECOMMENDATION

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National Transportation Safety Board

Washington, DC 20594

April 24, 2009

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NTSB Safety Recommendations A-09-41 and -42

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The National Transportation Safety Board recommends that the

Federal Aviation Administration:

Require the Boeing Airplane Company to revise its 757/767

procedures and training for addressing an illuminated

Standby Power Bus OFF light, to include specific steps to

take so that complete loss of battery power is avoided.

These steps should include landing at the nearest suitable

airport before the power is depleted and actions to take if

landing is not possible. (A-09-41)

Once Boeing Airplane Company has revised its procedures and

training per Safety Recommendation A-09-41 for addressing an

illuminated Standby Bus Power OFF light without depleting

the main battery, require all operators of 757/767 airplanes

to adopt these procedures. (A-09-42)

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http://www.ntsb.gov/Recs/letters/2009/A09_41_42.pdf

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