Caleb Berken

As a member of the American public who uses air transportation to get around the country and world at large, I feel the safety of this industry should be a top priority of the Department of Transportation. Using planes to get to one’s destination is considered a relatively safe way to get around in this modern age and I feel it is important for things to remain this way. The fact that cracks have been seen in 5 of these aircraft is a little unnerving but when it is considered there are only 29 planes of this particular series currently in operation within the United States registry these statistics become quite alarming. I would like to put forth my full support for this proposed rule to increase inspection and replacement of compromised parts that have developed within the crown frame web. Having personally been on a flight forced into an emergency landing I can speak first hand on the helplessness one feels at being stuck thousands of feet in the air with no ability to do anything but sit and wait to touch down. Any money that needs to be appropriated in order to prevent future incidents from taking place is a necessity that cannot be ignored. Because this type of rule concerns anyone who uses aviation as a means of transportation I see no reason to object to it. Preemptive action is the best course to take in matters of public safety such as this. Considering how many planes cross the American airways every day I would say the FAA does a very good job of ensuring those who use this mode of transportation are properly looked after. It is not always easy getting onto a flying metal shell to move about the world but by properly addressing potential problems such as this one, before they become serious, life is made that much easier and more secure for those wishing to travel.