Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Cabin crew training facilities did not appropriately replicate the equipment installed within the aircraft, including the drop-down oxygen mask assemblies. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2008-053-SI-05 |
| Issue owner | Qantas Airways |
| Transport function | Aviation: Air transport |
| Date issue released | 22/11/2010 |
| Issue status justification |
Training facilities have been enhanced to address the issues noted. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2008-053-NSA-057 |
| Organisation | Qantas Airways |
| Action date | 22/11/2010 |
| Action description | The operator has advised the ATSB that all facilities used to train cabin and flight crew-members now have appropriate drop-down oxygen mask assemblies, so as to accurately simulate the aircraft cabin during a depressurisation. All training modules relating to depressurisation have been revised and upgraded, and have been implemented into all training programs undertaken by staff. |
| ATSB response | Accepted |
| Action status | Closed |