Aviation
The concern related to the ATSB’s lack of cabin safety investigation ability, as it appears the ATSB have not had a dedicated cabin safety investigator since 2003.
The concern related to the exposed metal holder on the back of seats in the economy section of the aircraft, which could be a safety hazard in the event of an emergency landing.
The reporter expressed a safety concern relating to the poor condition of the surface of the apron area at the [location] airport. The reporter has advised that if an aircraft taxied over the affected area the chance of causing engine or airframe damage is very high.
The concern related to the cabin crew to passenger ratio exemptions granted by CASA to the major airlines
The concern related to a foreign carrier’s procedure for recording flight crew’s flight and duty times.
The concern related to communication problems around Palm Island Airport.
The concern related to air traffic controllers advising pilots not to broadcast on the area frequency when they are operating at an aerodrome which is not marked on a map.
The concern related a recent change in policy which now means the operator’s flight crew do not receive a rest night after a simulator ride. This means that flight crew based in Perth will often be on duty for a minimum of 11.5 hours plus any time they spend waiting at airports.
The concern related to the seat belts, on an aircraft belonging to a foreign airline, not being correctly installed.
The concern related to the provision of the latest edition of the Operations Manual in a format that had not been approved for use by CASA.
