Narrative:

Ii was working on a priority request work scope for a repeat #2 pitot heat inoperative MEL. I did most of the work while mechanic 'X' aided me. I signed for removal/replacement (right/right) of #3 static port. We started the #3 static probe right/right at about xa:00; the last item of the priority request. I printed the reference and we removed the port. Soon after removal; I requested contact pins required for installation. We did not have them so I spent some time filling out aog (aircraft on ground) forms and looking for alternate part numbers or higher assemblies. While we waited for the pins to arrive; we installed and leak checked the #3 static port on the #2 static system. I read through the amm (aircraft maintenance manual) task at the podium and walked to the computer to print up references for operational checks.I saw the item that said for rvsm aircraft; inspect the flushness and was unfamiliar with it and would get to it after the leak check. Before I started the leak check I was distracted by an adhesive issue on the other aircraft in the hanger and spent some time looking for alternate adhesive or procedure for their issue. Finished the leak checks little after xb:00 and about the same time the pins showed up. Installed the pins and then performed the operational checks for pitot heat system at about xc:00 and at this time I thought that this plane was a xc:50 go. In a rushed state I began to complete the paperwork for the priority request and MEL and forgot completely to look into the flushness inspection.I was unfamiliar with this task and was never present during an right/right of a static port. Was performing maintenance and troubleshooting while also guiding the mechanic aiding me. As I'm a lead; I was asked to look into other issues on other aircraft in the middle of performing task at hand. This caused a heavy workload for me with unneeded distractions. We did not have a common part and this caused us to move on in a different direction (leak checks; operational checks for MEL) and start back later. I did want the aircraft to make gate [departure time] and began to rush while performing a new task. We were short handed and could have used an extra mechanic on the aircraft.my suggestions are to familiarize myself with new tasks before starting job and review all additional tasks as well. Perform one task to appropriate stopping point before aiding others. Check for even common parts we should always carry; before starting a task. To avoid rushing; [I] will not start a task too late in shift to allow time for unexpected findings or issues. Although out of my control this station is consistently short handed; working five maintenance checks and one phase aircraft with as little as eleven mechanics.

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Title: A Lead Mechanic reported on events surrounding a #3 Static Port Removal/Replacement (R/R) on an EMB-145 aircraft. Mechanic signs-off R/R without flushness Inspection being accomplished.

Narrative: II was working on a priority request work scope for a repeat #2 Pitot Heat inoperative MEL. I did most of the work while Mechanic 'X' aided me. I signed for Removal/Replacement (R/R) of #3 Static Port. We started the #3 Static Probe R/R at about XA:00; the last item of the priority request. I printed the reference and we removed the Port. Soon after removal; I requested contact pins required for installation. We did not have them so I spent some time filling out AOG (Aircraft on Ground) forms and looking for alternate Part Numbers or higher assemblies. While we waited for the pins to arrive; we installed and Leak checked the #3 Static Port on the #2 Static system. I read through the AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual) task at the podium and walked to the computer to print up references for operational checks.I saw the item that said for RVSM Aircraft; inspect the flushness and was unfamiliar with it and would get to it after the leak check. Before I started the leak check I was distracted by an adhesive issue on the other aircraft in the hanger and spent some time looking for alternate adhesive or procedure for their issue. Finished the leak checks little after XB:00 and about the same time the pins showed up. Installed the pins and then performed the Operational Checks for Pitot Heat System at about XC:00 and at this time I thought that this plane was a XC:50 go. In a rushed state I began to complete the paperwork for the priority request and MEL and forgot completely to look into the flushness inspection.I was unfamiliar with this Task and was never present during an R/R of a Static Port. Was performing maintenance and troubleshooting while also guiding the Mechanic aiding me. As I'm a Lead; I was asked to look into other issues on other aircraft in the middle of performing task at hand. This caused a heavy workload for me with unneeded distractions. We did not have a common part and this caused us to move on in a different direction (Leak checks; Operational Checks for MEL) and start back later. I did want the aircraft to make gate [departure time] and began to rush while performing a new task. We were short handed and could have used an extra Mechanic on the aircraft.My suggestions are to familiarize myself with new tasks before starting job and review all additional tasks as well. Perform one task to appropriate stopping point before aiding others. Check for even common parts we should always carry; before starting a task. To avoid rushing; [I] will not start a task too late in shift to allow time for unexpected findings or issues. Although out of my control this station is consistently short handed; working five Maintenance Checks and one phase aircraft with as little as eleven mechanics.

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.