Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Maintenance processes did not identify or correct the deterioration of the galley floor sealing |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2008-003-SI-05 |
| Issue owner | Qantas Airways |
| Transport function | Aircraft Maintenance |
| Date issue released | 13/12/2010 |
| Issue status justification |
The ATSB is satisfied that, when completed, the actions being undertaken will adequately address the safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2008-003-NSA-028 |
| Organisation | Qantas Airways |
| Action date | 13/12/2010 |
| Action description |
On 11 January 2008, the aircraft operator advised that it would review the effectiveness of the stipulated galley floor sealing maintenance. |
| ATSB response |
During the investigation, the ATSB discussed the background for this safety issue and the associated safety risk with the aircraft operator. The potential for a reduction in the associated risk to as low as reasonably practicable by proactive operator safety action was highlighted. |
| Action status | Closed |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2008-003-NSA-116 |
| Organisation | Qantas Airways |
| Action date | 13/12/2010 |
| Action description |
In a response to the draft investigation report, the aircraft operator reported that, since the occurrence, and to provide better understanding and clarification for its maintenance personnel, it had made a number of revisions to its galley floor sealing specification document. The intent of those enhancements was to ensure the correct installation of the galley floor sealing. |
| Action status | Closed |