Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The Virgin Australia procedures did not require its flight crews to, whenever practicable, announce flight mode changes. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2013-095-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Virgin Australia |
| Transport function | Aviation: Air transport |
| Date issue released | 07/08/2015 |
| Issue status justification |
The ATSB is satisfied that the change in policy requiring the announcement of flight mode changes has adequately addressed the safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2013-095-NSA-022 |
| Organisation | Virgin Australia |
| Action date | 07/08/2015 |
| Action description |
Virgin Australia reported that, on 7 June 2013, the following changes were made to its flight policies: Flight Mode Annunciator Changes. Virgin Australia policy is that Flight Mode Annunciator [FMA] changes should be announced by the PF [pilot flying]. Due to high workload, FMA changes below 500AFE [above field elevation] only need to be made if required by specific aircraft operations manual. The PM [pilot monitoring] should announce the change if missed by the PF. |
| Action status | Closed |