Aviation

RNAV approach for runway 21 at Perth

Concern summary

The concern was that when using the PRL transition during the RNAV approach, the flight management system (FMS) tended to cut the corner as the turn is 108 degrees. This left the aircraft high on the final approach profile.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
AR201300050

Selection of duty runway at Perth

Concern summary

The reporter expressed a safety concern regarding the selection of duty runway at Perth Airport. The reporter stated that when the aircraft departed, the duty runways were runway 03 and runway 06.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
AR201300048

Use of the acronym EST in NOTAMS

Concern summary

The concern was regarding the use of the abbreviation EST for Estimate in NOTAMs.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
R201300003

Use of multiple radar vectors by ATC to achieve the required spacing

Concern summary

The concern related to ATC instructing flight crews, especially fatigued international flight crews, to make multiple heading changes to achieve separation instead of allowing them to slow down or conduct a holding pattern.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
AR201300057

Fatigue experienced due to return flights

Concern summary

The concern related to the fatigue experienced by flight crew during back of the clock long distance return flights, especially when operating consecutive back of clock duties.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
AR201300100

Cabin crew fatigue

Concern summary

The concern related to the fatigue experienced by cabin crew when rostered on long back of the clock duties on consecutive nights.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
AR201300045

Lack of notice of procedural change at Airservices Australia

Concern summary

The concern related to the lack of notice given by Airservices management in regards to the implementation of new procedures or change to existing procedures.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
AR201300095