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In This Issue: Stories on Time-Critical ORM in Maintenance
By Dan Steber, Naval Safety Center
The editor explains the theme of this issue, and the need for maintainers to understand the importance of doing an ORM review before every task.
Common Sense Goes a Long Way
By ABH3 Ashley Cypret, USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)
A well-intentioned flight-deck crew turns a training event into a mishap.
Lack of Time-Critical ORM
By PR3(AW) Dusty Rather, VAQ-139
A mixed crew of maintainers help a mech install an engine but nearly cause a serious mishap.
Wing-Tip Crunch Teaches Communications Lesson
By AD1 Zamir Alvarez and AM2 Philip Carter, VAW-123
Despite several warnings from the squadron, a P-25 fire-fighting tractor is in the wrong place.
When Fingers Get in the Way
By AT2 Jacob Kauffman
A trailing-wire antenna normally doesn't pose a hazard, but in this case, it caused an injury.
My Kingdom for an Assist MAF
By AME2(AW) Scott Cutler, VFA-102
This plea went unanswered when a maintainer decided to do another shop's maintenance step.
Up Close and Personal
By AT3 Paul Golden, VAQ-135
An experienced maintainer learns the adage, "The job isn't done until the paperwork is done and done correctly."
Part Numbers Can Bite You
By AD1(AW) Kenneth Manuel, VFA-136
The Hornet is lot sensitive, and the right part with the wrong part number can spell disaster.
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No Excuses for a Lax Attitude
By AD2 Mark Soto, VAQ-141
When maintainers let down their guard for a moment, a mistake can happen.
Admiral's Corner: Time-Critical ORM and Starting the Year Right
By RADM George Mayer
What's different today (WDT) and ABCD are terms that Sailors need to remember. The admiral explains their importance and shares improving maintenance statistics.
Maintainers in the Trenches
A pictorial homage to the people who keep planes flying.
Good, Bad and Ugly
Photos and short summaries of the best and worst found around the fleet.
Air-Wing Toolbox: PMA202: Aircrew Systems for Today, Tomorrow and the Future
The editors of Mech and Approach visited NAVAIR and share a lot of information on a number of projects, programs and equipment that affect the fleet and will improve safety.
Mishap Stats
Bravo Zulu
VAW-115, VFA-136, VFA-102, HSL-51 Det. 6, VR-53, VFA-151, VR-46, VX-23, and VFA-87
Crossfeed
Maintenance experts talk about maintenance management, quality assurance, avionics and electrical equipment, and tools.
Sierra Hotel
Commands that have completed surveys, culture workshops and MRM presentations.
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