Slide 82 – CASE STUDY 2

During start up Crew Chief observed an oil leak from the engine bay area. The pilot was directed to shut down and the mission was aborted. A propulsion technician inspected the aircraft and identified the Oil filler cap dipstick assembly was not properly secured. A Flight Line Mechanic had fitted the oil filler dipstick on the aircraft. YOU HAVE NOW ARRIVED AT THE AIRCRAFT How could this be prevented from happening again? During start up Crew Chief observed an oil leak from the engine bay area. The pilot was directed to shut down and the mission was aborted. A propulsion technician inspected the aircraft and identified the Oil filler cap dipstick assembly was not properly secured. A Flight Line Mechanic had fitted the oil filler dipstick on the aircraft. YOU HAVE NOW ARRIVED AT THE AIRCRAFT How could this be prevented from happening again?