Transport Canada and the FAA are looking for input on the operation of the cargo doors on certain models of the Cessna 206, particularly those involving floatplane installations. An August 2018 accident in the Northwest Territories, Canada, trigged the request.
Transport Canada, FAA Look For Input on Cessna 206 Egress
Key Takeaways:
- Transport Canada and the FAA are seeking input on the operation of cargo doors on certain Cessna 206 models, particularly those installed on floatplanes.
- This request was prompted by a fatal August 2018 accident involving a Cessna U206G floatplane where three occupants could not exit the submerged aircraft.
- Canadian authorities are considering mandatory actions, including a door handle kit, placards, and limiting occupancy to five for Cessna U206s, with the FAA investigating similar potential actions.
- Operators, owners, and pilots are asked to provide feedback on cargo door use, operation, clarity of placards/instructions, and any modifications that aid usability.
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