No procedure for storage and accountability
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

There were no formal procedures for the storage and accountability of horizontal stabiliser bungs after they were removed from the aircraft.

Issue number
AO-2022-058-SI-01
Issue Status
Open – Safety action pending
Transport Function
Aviation: Air transport
Issue Owner
Regional Express Pty Ltd
Mode of Transport
Aviation
Issue Status Justification

To be advised

Recommendation
Action number
AO-2022-058-SR-23
Organisation
Regional Express Pty Ltd
Action Status
Released
Action description

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that Regional Express Pty Ltd continues reviewing the use of horizontal stabiliser bungs and takes action to address the limitations associated with the current procedures around the storage and accountability of equipment removed from an aircraft.