Maintenance processes did not identify or correct the deterioration of the galley floor sealing
The ATSB is satisfied that, when completed, the actions being undertaken will adequately address the safety issue.
On 11 January 2008, the aircraft operator advised that it would review the effectiveness of the stipulated galley floor sealing maintenance.
During the investigation, the ATSB discussed the background for this safety issue and the associated safety risk with the aircraft operator. The potential for a reduction in the associated risk to as low as reasonably practicable by proactive operator safety action was highlighted.
In a response to the draft investigation report, the aircraft operator reported that, since the occurrence, and to provide better understanding and clarification for its maintenance personnel, it had made a number of revisions to its galley floor sealing specification document. The intent of those enhancements was to ensure the correct installation of the galley floor sealing.
