Aircraft mechanic reported not completing an operations check due to distractions from other tasks.

Attributes
ACN	1754889
Time
Date	202008
Local Time Of Day	1801-2400
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	Commercial Fixed Wing
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Parked
Component
Aircraft Component	Oxygen System/Crew
Person 1
Function	Technician
Qualification	Maintenance Airframe Maintenance Powerplant
Events
Anomaly	Deviation - Procedural Maintenance Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy

Narrative:

I became aware by aircraft mechanics that another mechanic in the line; had to rework the crew oxygen bottle. After reading the documentation; I remembered that I did not complete my operations check tasks. This was due to a distraction by my work partner that needed immediate help with another task in the cabin (lavatories). I know for sure this [was] a contributing factor of me not completing the task outlined and required per the maintenance manual. I was new doing this task and also having many stresses from possible layoffs.complete task prior to engaging in another task. Pay more attention in the future. A confirmation check by another mechanic would be adequate for this task.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: Aircraft mechanic reported not completing an operations check due to distractions from other tasks.

Narrative: I became aware by aircraft mechanics that another mechanic in the line; had to rework the crew oxygen bottle. After reading the documentation; I remembered that I did not complete my operations check tasks. This was due to a distraction by my work partner that needed immediate help with another task in the cabin (Lavatories). I know for sure this [was] a contributing factor of me not completing the task outlined and required per the maintenance manual. I was new doing this task and also having many stresses from possible layoffs.Complete task prior to engaging in another task. Pay more attention in the future. A confirmation check by another mechanic would be adequate for this task.

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