4.51 British Aerospace told the inquiry:
During 1998 British Aerospace and Ansett reviewed a number of options to enhance the working environment within the vestibule (galley) area of the BAe 46. Subsequently optional modifications have been introduced as follows:
-Removal of potential odours from the toilet compartment and the reduction in carbon dioxide levels (caused by the use of dry ice) by installing an electrically operated toilet extraction system.
-Improved air movement in the vestibule (galley) through an additional air outlet in the forward and rear vestibule.
-Improved lighting within the vestibule area.
-Extension of the conditioned air tubes in order to provide air outlets in the roof panels between the overhead luggage lockers.50
4.52 In evidence to the inquiry on 10 April by Mr Ivor Williams of British Aerospace made the significant admission that modifications undertaken on BAe 146 aircraft in Australia would not solve entirely the problem of fumes entering these aircraft. Mr Williams stated:
We all acknowledge, and we have acknowledged it here tonight, that the modifications will not solve the problem completely. They are to reduce the number of events, and that is what is important.51
Comment on Ansett’s actions on the BAe
4.53 A former employee of BASI, Mr Clive Phillips, told the inquiry:
… we found that the work that was being conducted by Ansett and their approach to the problem of this aeroplane was a bit unique. They had put together special committees. The amount of attention that they spent on this aircraft went way beyond its value within the fleet. It was obvious to me that they were concerned about the health and safety issue.52
49 CASA, Evidence, 13 March 2000, p 184
50 Submission 11, British Aerospace, p 3
51 British Aerospace, Evidence, 10 April 2000, p 236
52 Mr Clive Phillips, Evidence, 1 February 2000, p 122
4.54 Mr Phillips went on to state in relation to the report of fumes on the BAe 146 aircraft; “… They obviously took those very seriously and were working within their own organisation but also with British Aerospace to carry out tests which did find a lot of deficiencies in the aircraft, and they are working to overcome those deficiencies to try and improve it.” 53
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