Representativeness of cabin crew training facilities
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

Cabin crew training facilities did not appropriately replicate the equipment installed within the aircraft, including the drop-down oxygen mask assemblies.

Issue number
AO-2008-053-SI-05
Transport Function
Aviation: Air transport
Issue Owner
Qantas Airways
Mode of Transport
Aviation
Issue Status Justification

Training facilities have been enhanced to address the issues noted.

Proactive action
Action number
AO-2008-053-NSA-057
Organisation
Qantas Airways
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

The operator has advised the ATSB that all facilities used to train cabin and flight crew-members now have appropriate drop-down oxygen mask assemblies, so as to accurately simulate the aircraft cabin during a depressurisation. All training modules relating to depressurisation have been revised and upgraded, and have been implemented into all training programs undertaken by staff.

ATSB Response

Accepted