Safety Recommendation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that Asian
Express Airlines Pty Ltd implement a periodic inspection routine,
based on BFG SL 1714, of all main landing gear wheels that have
undergone a hub bushing repair.
Safety Recommendation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that Asian
Express Airlines Pty Ltd implement a periodic inspection routine,
based on BFG SL 1714, of all main landing gear wheels that have
undergone a hub bushing repair.
Asian Express Airlines (AEA) has noted the recommendation from
ATSB and whilst information was requested from our Maintenance
provider (Air New Zealand) in regard to the status of our wheels,
AEA has agreed and the technical content of the recommendation is
to be included in the next amendment of AEA's B 727 System of
Maintenance. In the meantime AEA has requested Air New Zealand to
inspect each wheel as it passes through the shop.
The ATSB considers that the action proposed by Asian Express
Airlines, in their response to safety recommendation R20050006, is
satisfactory and meets the intent of the recommendation for the
implementation of a periodic inspection routine of repaired B727
main landing gear wheel hubs.