Operator’s documented design objectives
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

The aircraft operator’s documented design objectives did not explicitly require the protection of non-structural systems from liquid contact or ingress.

Issue number
AO-2008-003-SI-08
Transport Function
Aviation: Air transport
Issue Owner
Qantas Airways
Mode of Transport
Aviation
Issue Status Justification

The ATSB is satisfied that, when completed, the actions being undertaken will adequately address the safety issue.

Proactive action
Action number
AO-2008-003-NSA-037
Organisation
Qantas Airways
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

As a result of this occurrence, the aircraft operator is planning to include additional guidance on liquid management in its engineering design guide.

ATSB Response

The ATSB is satisfied that the action proposed by the aircraft operator will, when the guidance is included in the operator’s engineering design guide, adequately addresses the safety issue.