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The use of Multicom(126.7) versus Area Frequency

The concern related to the lack of understanding by CASA as to the implication of minor changes to the AIP to aviation in regional areas.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	19 Sep 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400080

ATSB reports not identifying CASA’s surveillance as a contributing safety factor when it is identified in the analysis as deficient

The concern relates to a number of ATSB investigation reports that, although they identify both that CASA have detected issues within an operator before an accident and have not taken any action, this has not been included as a contributing safety factor in the ATSB investigation findings.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	18 Sep 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400079

Trip device not failing to safe when damaged

The concern related to the design of a trip device which activates the brakes when a train passes a signal. The reporter is concerned that the device does not fail to safe when damaged.

Mode:	Rail
Date:	14 Sep 2014
Ref no.:	RR201400013

The excessive time taken to investigate minor incidents is resulting in rail workers not reporting safety incidents

The concern related to the time it takes the operator to investigate minor incidents. This results in all workers who are involved in an incident being stood down. This has an unintended result of making workers hesitant to report safety incidents.

Mode:	Rail
Date:	25 Aug 2014
Ref no.:	RR201400011

Underqualified cabin staff operating as cabin safety managers

The concern related to cabin staff being asked to act as cabin crew managers without the appropriate qualifications.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	14 Aug 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400070

The processes used by CASA and Airservices Australia to make changes to Aeronautical Information Package (AIP)

The concern related to the procedures used by both CASA and Airservices to make changes to the AIP.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	7 Aug 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400065

Lack on expertise in rolling stock maintenance

The concern relates to the lack of expertise in rolling stock maintenance as the technical expert has left the company.

Mode:	Rail
Date:	2 Aug 2014
Ref no.:	RR201400010

Confusion in the cockpit when given an instruction to descend while flying the Sydney / Bankstown WATTLE FIVE STAR

The concern related to the confusion in the cockpit when ATC instruct the crew to descend when flying the WATTLE FIVE STAR.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	23 Jul 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400061

Airworthiness of aircraft after repair

The concern related to the airworthiness of an aircraft after a repair had been completed due to damage caused when the aircraft was not tied down during strong winds.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	17 Jul 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400059

Rest facilities provided to flight crews during a split duty period

The concern related to the standard of rest facilities available to the operator’s flight crews at Adelaide Airport when they were rostered for a split duty period.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	10 Jul 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400057

Maintenance concerns with the aircraft after a mechanical problem

The concern related to the concern the reporter had in regards to the safety of the aircraft after a flooding event on the aircraft.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	6 Jul 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400055

The safety of a foreign International Airline due to significant management changes in a relatively short time frame

The concern related to the ongoing safety of an International Airline due to significant management changes within a relatively short time frame.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	1 Jul 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400053

Concerns regarding poor track maintenance

The concern related to poor track maintenance leading to observed mudding of the ballast along a length of track and concerns for the stability of the track.

Mode:	Rail
Date:	1 Jul 2014
Ref no.:	RR201400008

Operator’s response to the NSW Coroner’s recommendations

The concern related the network operator’s response to the Coroner’s recommendations in relation to an accident which occurred on the operator’s main line service in which a person was fatally injured when they fell from a platform and were struck by two separate trains.

Mode:	Rail
Date:	24 Jun 2014
Ref no.:	RR201400007

Changes to operator’s maintenance checks

The concern related to the changes the operator has made to the Boeing 737-800 aircraft maintenance procedures and how this affects the ability to ensure that there is sufficient oil in the engine to operate safely.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	19 Jun 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400030

Conflicting information on which frequency is to be used at non-controlled aerodromes

The concern related to the information which is being promulgated by CASA as to which frequency is to be used at non-controlled aerodromes.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	14 Jun 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400052

Cabin crew members being removed from pre-flight briefings to complete paperwork

The concern related to cabin crew missing essential safety information concerning the flight they were due to depart on when they were removed from the pre-flight briefing to complete paperwork. The reporter also raised concerns regarding not being able to get an approval in a timely manner to bring...

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	2 Jun 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400043

Contradictory information contained in AIP concerning the frequency to be used at non-controlled airports

The concern related to the information which is contained in AIP in relation to the frequency to be used a non-controlled airports.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	28 May 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400031

The concern related to how busy the Ballarat aerodrome has become and the associated issues during busy time slots.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	15 May 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400039

Communication on the ground at Broome Airport outside tower operating hours

The concern related to the communication problems between crews operating on the ground at Broome airport outside tower hours.

Mode:	Aviation
Date:	11 Apr 2014
Ref no.:	AR201400029

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