Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The aircraft operator’s documented design objectives did not explicitly require the protection of non-structural systems from liquid contact or ingress. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2008-003-SI-08 |
| Issue owner | Qantas Airways |
| Transport function | Aviation: Air transport |
| 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-037 |
| Organisation | Qantas Airways |
| Action date | 13/12/2010 |
| Action description | As a result of this occurrence, the aircraft operator is planning to include additional guidance on liquid management in its engineering design guide. |
| ATSB response | The ATSB is satisfied that the action proposed by the aircraft operator will, when the guidance is included in the operator’s engineering design guide, adequately addresses the safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |