Cabin procedures in event of PATR failure
Date issue released
Issue number
Transport Function
Aviation: Air transport
Issue Owner
Qantas Airways
Mode of Transport
Aviation
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 Status Justification

Changed procedures should address the communications issue noted.

Proactive action
Action number
AO-2008-053-NSA-092
Organisation
Qantas Airways
Action date
Action Status
Closed
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