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An engine mechanic reports about the lack of adequate quality assurance by his carrier's representatives at a contract vendor's repair facility. His shop continues to receive engines that need corrective actions on qec components before an engine can be installed on their crj-200's; even though the engines are received with a signed 'serviceable' pmi tag.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 902890 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201007 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Light | Dawn |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | No Aircraft |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Turbine Engine |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Technician |
| Qualification | Maintenance Airframe Maintenance Powerplant |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical Deviation - Procedural FAR Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy |
Narrative:
Engine received from vendor; full qec (quick engine change) with 'serviceable' pmi tag. [We] continue to receive engines that need corrective actions before engine could be used for a scheduled installation. Some items are repetitive; (fuel control unit) FCU/throttle gearbox rigging; ATR (auto throttle retarder) bellcrank attachment worn; thrust reverser actuating system lubrication not complied with; thrust reverser actuating system rig points not correct. [I suggest] better quality oversight at vendor to assure that instructions within the air carrier job cards are followed; actual observance when components are installed for proper fit; function; serviceability of components prior to qec build.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: An engine Mechanic reports about the lack of adequate Quality Assurance by his carrier's representatives at a contract vendor's repair facility. His shop continues to receive engines that need corrective actions on QEC components before an engine can be installed on their CRJ-200's; even though the engines are received with a signed 'Serviceable' PMI Tag.
Narrative: Engine received from vendor; full QEC (Quick Engine Change) with 'Serviceable' PMI Tag. [We] continue to receive engines that need corrective actions before engine could be used for a scheduled installation. Some items are repetitive; (Fuel Control Unit) FCU/Throttle gearbox rigging; ATR (Auto Throttle Retarder) bellcrank attachment worn; Thrust reverser actuating system lubrication not complied with; thrust reverser actuating system rig points not correct. [I suggest] better quality oversight at vendor to assure that instructions within the air carrier job cards are followed; actual observance when components are installed for proper fit; function; serviceability of components prior to QEC build.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.