Safety issue

Safety issue description

The aircraft maintenance manuals did not include the operating specifications of the replacement cabin altitude warning pressure switch hampering the required verification of switch serviceabilty.

Issue number AO-2009-044-SI-02
Issue owner Raytheon Aircraft Co
Transport function Aircraft Maintenance
Date issue released 21/09/2011

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number AO-2009-044-NSA-075
Organisation Raytheon Aircraft Co
Action date 21/09/2011
Action description In response to this occurrence, aircraft manufacturer advised that: The 101-384028-47 switch is a replacement for the 101-384028-3 switch and has the same pressure parameters as the -3 switch; 10,500+000/-500 feet. The Electrical Wiring Diagram parts listing will contain the following at the next revision “Order 101-384028-47 for spares.”
ATSB response The ATSB is satisfied that the action by the aircraft manufacturer will, when implemented, adequately address the safety issue.
Action status Closed