Safety issue

Safety issue description

Inspection records for the December 2010 wheelset maintenance activity and wheel change on wheelset number 7E5S 831444 were not available. It is a requirement specified in Pacific National's Wagon Maintenance Manual that records be retained for a period of 12 years.

Issue number RO-2019-013-SI-02
Issue owner Pacific National
Transport function Rail: Rolling stock
Issue status Closed – Adequately addressed
Date issue released 24/11/2020
Issue status justification

ATSB is satisfied that the actions taken by Pacific National have addressed the safety issue.

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number RO-2019-013-NSA-010
Organisation Pacific National
Action date 24/11/2020
Action description

Pacific National has reinforced the requirement to wheel set overhaul contractors of the requirement to maintain records for a period of 12 years.

Action status Closed