Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006B09436:reg:3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006B09436
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3
Character Range: 2074–2976

3  - With effect 8 December 1993.
 COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
 SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

           Background:  The FAA recently received reports of injuries to cabin crew members that resulted from explosions of galley water heaters. One report stemmed from an incident in which a water heater exploded in the galley, tore a hole through the the galley wall and landed in the cockpit, injuring two flight attendants and the co-pilot, and at the same time cutting several electrical cables. Investigation has revealed that the `O" ring jammed the poppet of the pressure relief valve, resulting in over-pressurisation. Compliance with this Directive will decrease the likelihood of galley water heaters and coffee makers exploding, causing injuries to passengers and crew and structural damage to the aircraft.