The procedures for locomotive inspection and maintenance were not effective at identifying and addressing continuing fuel leakage problems on this type of fuel filter assembly.
PN/DEDI have increased the inspection requirements to address the mode of failure by the clevis.
As a result of this occurrence, Pacific National, in conjunction with Downer EDI Rail advised that the following safety actions have been implemented:
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is satisfied that the actions taken by PN and DEDIR address this safety issue.