The use of Multicom(126.7) versus Area Frequency

Concern summary

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 reported
REPCON number
AR201400080

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

Concern summary

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 reported
REPCON number
AR201400079

Lack on expertise in rolling stock maintenance

Concern summary

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

Mode
Rail
Date reported
REPCON number
RR201400010

Operator’s response to the NSW Coroner’s recommendations

Concern summary

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 reported
REPCON number
RR201400007

Airworthiness of aircraft after repair

Concern summary

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 reported
REPCON number
AR201400059