Two Lead Mechanics and a taxi Mechanic working multiple aircraft; describe their involvement with a B767-300 aircraft that was released with two MEL items that had been cleared in their Maintenance Report; but not entered into the aircraft's logbook.
Synopsis
Two Lead Mechanics and a taxi Mechanic working multiple aircraft; describe their involvement with a B767-300 aircraft that was released with two MEL items that had been cleared in their Maintenance Report; but not entered into the aircraft's logbook.
Narrative
I was assigned acting Crew Chief duties at the hangar on Day Shift. I was asked to release the logbook for a B767-300. When I took over the process of the closing [out] of the logbook; the closing out and review; was already in process by another Lead Mechanic; and he was going home. He handed me the work package and logbook; and left for the day. I reviewed the work pack; and looked at the ZZZ [Maintenance] accountability sheet for the aircraft; and saw that everything was signed-for and accounted for (work cards; etc..); except for one item; which I then cleared. I was told this morning; that two MEL items were signed-for on the Maintenance Report; but never entered into the logbook. I believe a lack of communication (turnover) and a very busy day (Seven Out of Service (OTS) aircraft) led me to miss these items. I also know that it was my responsibility to make sure everything was in the logbook; and will be more diligent in my duties as acting Lead Mechanic in the future. Suggest taking the time to get a proper turnover and more careful review of paperwork.
Second reporter narrative
My job assignment was to taxi aircraft from the hangar to the terminal. In the midst of our assignments; we were asked to taxi a B767-300 to the gate and to start and run-up the # 2 Engine due to a fuel nozzle replacement. We went out to take the aircraft to the gate; we started-up and ran-up the engine normally; and at that time; we were told they [Operations] changed equipment on the trip; and to take the aircraft to a hardstand. When we returned; the Lead Mechanic asked me to sign-off the Maintenance Report item on the start and run-up of the aircraft; and I did so. We did not sign-off the MEL; or the clearing of the Logbook Deferral Sheet; which is normally handled by the Lead Mechanics here at the hangar. It was a very busy day yesterday; as there were many aircraft out of service here at the hangar and this may have contributed to the issue. As a future safety net; I will insist on reading the final entry before the logbook is released to assure accuracy.
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Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.