Abnormal Events

Question 1

Describe the actions taken by a maintainer engineering manager when told about a lightning strike to an aircraft

Answer 1

1. Record the lighting strike in the technical log
2. Debrief the pilot to gather first hand experience
3. Find the entry and exit point
4. Check the structure between entry and exit, looking for signs of burning, discoloration etc etc
5. Repair the damage
6. Check avionic equipment functionality
7. Perform a compass swing to verify if the navigation system is working
8. Fill out a mandatory occurrence report to detail the incident and actions taken
9. Issue a release to service, this certifies that the aircraft is safe for flight
10. Update the aircraft records to detail lighting strike and maintenance performed

Question 2

Describe the actions taken by a maintainer engineering manager when told about a bird strike to an aircraft

Answer 2

1. Record the bird strike in the technical log
2. Debrief the pilot to gather first hand experience
3. Place aircraft in configuration when bird strike happened
4. Check nose and landing gear
5. Repair the damage
6. Check avionics systems
7. Perform compass swing
8. Fill out a mandatory occurrence report to detail the incident and actions taken
9. Issue a release to service, this certifies that the aircraft is safe for flight
10. Update the aircraft records to detail bird strike and maintenance performed