Transportation Industry

Top ten causes of maintenance mishaps

Flying Safety, August, 2004

1. Failure to follow published Tech Data or local instructions.

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2. Using an unauthorized procedure not referenced in tech data.

3. Supervisors accepting non-use of Tech Data or failure to follow maintenance requirements.

4. Failure to document maintenance in the AFTO Form 781 or engine work package.

5. Inattention to detail/complacency.

6. Incorrectly installed hardware on an aircraft/engine.

7. Performing an unauthorized modification to the aircraft.

8. Failure to conduct a tool inventory after completion of the task.

9. Personnel not trained or certified to perform the task.

10. Ground support equipment improperly positioned for the task.

COPYRIGHT 2004 U.S. Air Force, Safety Agency
COPYRIGHT 2008 Gale, Cengage Learning

 

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