Virgin Australia A332 at Perth on Jun 9th 2014, fumes in cabin
Last Update: January 27, 2015 / 17:51:16 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jun 9, 2014
Classification
Report
Airline
Virgin Australia
Flight number
VA-558
Departure
Perth, Australia
Destination
Sydney, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-XFB
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-200
ICAO Type Designator
A332
The captain made a log entry reporting acrid fumes at the rear aft galley after takeoff.
The ATSB released their brief final report releasing following safety message:
Fumes can originate from a wide range of sources. While some fumes may appear subtle and innocuous, they may be the first indication of a more serious problem. Furthermore, the effect of fumes on the human body is dependent on many variables, including the nature and intensity of the fumes, and the duration of exposure. This incident serves to highlight the importance of treating all fumes with suspicion, and implementing a cautious and conservative response, consistent with published guidance.
The ATSB reported that maintenance subsequently found a portion of insulation blankets attached to the rear pressure bulkhead had collapsed and came into contact with the APU bleed air duct where the duct passes through the aft pressure bulkhead. The investigation determined that the blankets had been improperly installed by the previous operator of the aircraft.
The ATSB wrote: "The insulation blanket is constructed of glass wool encased in a wrapping material. The wrapping was damaged and heat affected where the insulation blanket was in contact with the APU bleed air duct. Damage to the wrapping exposed the inner glass wool material, which also showed evidence of having been affected by heat where the material was in contact with the bleed air duct. Engineering staff determined that the insulation blanket in contact with the bleed air duct was the likely source of the fumes."
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jun 9, 2014
Classification
Report
Airline
Virgin Australia
Flight number
VA-558
Departure
Perth, Australia
Destination
Sydney, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-XFB
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-200
ICAO Type Designator
A332
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