A composite shop mechanic reports that a time limited repair of a B767 right main landing gear (medi...

Narrative:

Due to unknown factors at this time a permanent repair could not be accomplish; I found lightning strikes as indicated in aircraft logbook to be minor and within allowable limits for a time limited repair. After accomplishing limited repair; log sheet was signed-off per the B767-400 (structural repair manual) srm 52-80-02. Sealed damage with aluminum tape at mid-section outboard (O/B) side of (right-hand) right/H main gear strut door. Inspect at each 'a' check; for tape peeling. Repair no later than next 'C' check.it was coded [in a way that] would have created an open maintenance item file to schedule repetitive inspections and then permanent repair; but -41 was not entered as the air traffic area sub-code. When it was entered into the computer system by line maintenance; it was coded incorrectly. After returning to the composite shop in the hangar; I filed an online generic time limited repair information form but was unable to send form so I printed the form and faxed it to the maintenance desk.recently it was discovered that the time limited repairs were still installed and had never been replaced with a permanent repair. They were then repaired and the company is seeking a solution.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A composite shop Mechanic reports that a time limited repair of a B767 right main landing gear (MLG) strut door for lightning strike damage had exceeded the time allowed when a permanent repair had to be accomplished.

Narrative: Due to unknown factors at this time a permanent repair could not be accomplish; I found lightning strikes as indicated in Aircraft Logbook to be minor and within allowable limits for a time limited repair. After accomplishing limited repair; log sheet was signed-off per the B767-400 (Structural Repair Manual) SRM 52-80-02. Sealed damage with aluminum tape at mid-section outboard (O/B) side of (Right-Hand) R/H main gear strut door. Inspect at each 'A' Check; for tape peeling. Repair no later than next 'C' Check.It was coded [in a way that] would have created an Open Maintenance item file to schedule repetitive inspections and then permanent repair; but -41 was not entered as the ATA sub-code. When it was entered into the computer system by Line Maintenance; it was coded incorrectly. After returning to the Composite Shop in the hangar; I filed an online generic time limited repair information form but was unable to send form so I printed the form and faxed it to the Maintenance desk.Recently it was discovered that the time limited repairs were still installed and had never been replaced with a permanent repair. They were then repaired and the company is seeking a solution.

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.

Attributes
ACN	920854
Time
Date	201008
Local Time Of Day	1801-2400
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Environment
Light	Daylight
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	B767-400 and 400 ER
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Parked
Component
Aircraft Component	Main Gear Door
Person 1
Function	Technician
Qualification	Maintenance Airframe Maintenance Powerplant
Experience	Maintenance Technician 17
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Deviation - Procedural FAR Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy

A composite shop mechanic reports that a time limited repair of a B767 right main landing gear (medium large transport) strut door for lightning strike damage had exceeded the time allowed when a permanent repair had to be accomplished.