There was the potential for the incorrect use of the dipstick to result in the over-reading of the fuel quantity.
The association has written an article on correct fuel dipstick use and an Operations Bulletin has been produced on the same subject.
The aircraft owner’s association has produced an article for their newsletter highlighting the correct method of fuel dipstick use to aircraft owners. That article can be accessed through the association’s webpage.
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by the aircraft owner’s association adequately addresses the safety issue.
The aircraft’s type certificate holder has devised an Operations Bulletin for issue to owners of the aircraft type that will detail the correct method for the use of the dipstick. As of final ATSB report release this document is currently undergoing type certificate holder document review.
The ATSB is satisfied that the action being taken by the aircraft type certificate holder will, when complete, adequately address the safety issue.
