Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The operator's cabin emergency procedures did not include specific crew actions to be carried out in the event of a PATR failure. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2008-053-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Qantas Airways |
| Transport function | Aviation: Air transport |
| Date issue released | 22/11/2010 |
| Issue status justification |
Changed procedures should address the communications issue noted. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2008-053-NSA-092 |
| Organisation | Qantas Airways |
| Action date | 22/11/2010 |
| Action description | The operator advised the ATSB that emergency procedures have been changed to require the flight crew to make a direct passenger address in the event of a cabin depressurisation and failure of the PATR system. |
| ATSB response | Accepted |
| Action status | Closed |