2010-03 · NASA ASRS report 878710
A Director of Quality Assurance reports an Arriel-1B was reassembled from five serviceable modules without a work order completed nor log entries describing the reassembly.
An Arriel-1B rotorcraft engine was reassembled from five serviceable modules. The engine was then placed on the floor in the service stand after completion. No blanking covers were installed on the compressor inlet or exhaust outlet. Several fuel and oil line connections and fittings remained uncapped. The location is within three feet of the hanger door which is opened on a daily basis. The engine inlet is 16' inches above the floor. Several open lines are less than this. This engine was placed on the floor by the Director of Maintenance DOM and Shop Supervisor. It visually can't be missed by walking through the Hanger. The Manufacturer has instructions concerning short term preservation in the Engine Maintenance Manual chapter 71-05-01-530-xxx. These procedures were not followed. The Repair Station procedures were not followed concerning proper maintenance in accordance with (IAW) the manufactures instructions. No work order has been completed; nor are there any log entries describing the reassembly which occurred at least XX-days ago. [Need to] follow manufactures instructions concerning maintenance operations. The consequences are possible Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and contamination of engine fluid system.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.
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