Safety issue

Safety issue description

Heston MRO had not yet implemented a previously proposed and accepted method to account for tooling and equipment (such as pitot probe covers) prior to aircraft pushback. 

Issue number AO-2022-032-SI-01
Issue owner Heston MRO
Transport function Aviation: Air transport
Issue status Closed – Adequately addressed
Date issue released 15/03/2024
Issue status justification

The ATSB is satisfied that when implemented, the safety action taken will adequately address the safety issue.

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number AO-2022-032-PSA-01
Organisation Heston MRO
Action description

In January 2024, Heston MRO advised that they would be completing a review of their transit toolbox procedures, with any changes to be implemented when a new revision of their manual was released in January 2024. The changes will incorporate a more specific requirement to review and document a check of the transit toolbox prior to certified release to service, which will include the use of a checklist. 

Action status Closed