Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Although detectors were not required to be fitted to their aircraft, Sydney Seaplanes had no mechanism for monitoring the serviceability of the carbon monoxide detectors. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2017-118-SI-02 |
| Issue owner | Sydney Seaplanes |
| Transport function | Aviation: General aviation |
| Issue status | Closed – Adequately addressed |
| Date issue released | 25/01/2021 |
| Issue status justification |
The ATSB is satisfied that the inclusion of a monthly check addresses the safety issue risk with regard to monitoring the serviceability of the carbon monoxide detectors fitted to Sydney Seaplanes aircraft. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2017-118-NSA-047 |
| Organisation | Sydney Seaplanes |
| Action date | 06/08/2020 |
| ATSB response |
On 6 August 2020, Sydney Seaplanes advised the ATSB that they have incorporated a serviceability check of the carbon monoxide detectors fitted to their aircraft into their monthly emergency equipment checklist. |
| Action status | Closed |