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Printed page 215. PDF page 235.

Wearing a seat belt during all phases of a flight, and having the seat belt fastened low and firm, will significantly minimise the risk of injury in the unlikely event of an in-flight upset. - 215 -
Open official document at PDF page 235ATSB AO-2008-070: In-flight upset, VH-QPA, 7 October 2008

Qantas 72

Printed page 55. PDF page 75.

to confirm that the FCPCs were operating normally. BITE download and unit testing Following the occurrence, the three FCPCs were removed from the aircraft and examined by an authorised agency. The key results of this examination were: Each FCPC
Open official document at PDF page 75ATSB AO-2008-070: In-flight upset, VH-QPA, 7 October 2008

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Printed page 78. PDF page 98.

The high AOA protection had a confirmation time of 2 seconds when the aircraft was below 500 ft above ground level. As AOA spikes longer than 1 second would result in the relevant ADR being rejected, this protection could not
Open official document at PDF page 98ATSB AO-2008-070: In-flight upset, VH-QPA, 7 October 2008

Qantas 72

Printed page 175. PDF page 195.

provided, passengers are generally not reminded of the need to keep the belts fastened low and tight (or at least relatively firm). In some cases, passengers are provided with information that they can loosen their seat belts after takeoff. For
Open official document at PDF page 195ATSB AO-2008-070: In-flight upset, VH-QPA, 7 October 2008

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Printed page 206. PDF page 226.

communications. How seat belts are worn To be effective, seat belts need to be worn low and tight across the hips. Keeping a seat belt tight is most important during takeoff and landing, and it does not necessarily need to
Open official document at PDF page 226ATSB AO-2008-070: In-flight upset, VH-QPA, 7 October 2008

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Printed page 274. PDF page 294.

be difficult to keep positioned across the passenger's pelvis, and they would also allow significant movement of the passenger before restraint. Although the six passengers reported that they had their seat belts fastened at the time of the first in-flight
Open official document at PDF page 294ATSB AO-2008-070: In-flight upset, VH-QPA, 7 October 2008