Aviation

Non-synchronised flight management systems

Concern summary

The concern related to the use of dual flight management systems (FMS) which are not fully synchronised resulting in the flight crew operating in a head down state at critical phases of flight or undesired power states.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
AR201300028

Cabin crew safety briefs

Concern summary

The concern related to the reporter's observation of a passenger activating their mobile phone and other passengers standing during the taxi and suggested that the safety brief should be used to emphasise the safety issues involved.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
AR201300066

Lack of annual leave availability

Concern summary

The concern related to fatigue caused by the lack of availability within the organisation to take annual leave when required due to current staffing levels.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
AR201300064

Light sport aircraft engine design flaw

Concern summary

The concern related to the design of a light sport aircraft engine with the reporter advising that the engine rarely makes it to 1,000 hours without major mechanical problems developing.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
R201300011

Safety culture concerns

Concern summary

The concern related to the safety culture which was cultivated within the operator's workforce to falsify records to ensure that the operator appeared to comply with CASA regulations.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
R201300008

LAME training and stores procedures

Concern summary

The concern was regarding the LAME re-currency training and the procedure for distributing parts throughout the operator's maintenance areas.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
R201300009

Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) provision for the Boeing 737 fleet

Concern summary

The concern related to the provision of only one EFB to the crew on the flight deck. The reporter was concerned that if the EFB became unserviceable the crew may operate with incorrect flight data.

Mode
Aviation
Date reported
Reference number
R201300007

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