Narrative:

I had part of a work package on a B757-200; aircraft X. One of which was replacement of the forward ELT (emergency locator transmitter); the other was to troubleshoot a forward cargo smoke detector fan fault. I was also assigned to complete an overnight check on an airbus aircraft. The removal and replacement of the ELT was a simple task;. I knew there were no operational checks to be done. The maintenance computer work package did not reference any job cards to complete for this replacement.hearing a lead and another mechanic discussing the same task [replacing an ELT] on another B757-200 and determining that a job card and a national oceanic atmospheric administration (NOAA) form may or may not need to be filled out. I realized that I had done the same task a few weeks ago on aircraft X and had done no such paperwork.the amm gives no narrative for replacing a portable ELT. The task card in the maintenance computer work package does not denote the job card required. The maintenance procedures manual (mpm) refers you to amm chapter 25-70; and there you find the job card reference. This needs to be plainly stated; if a job card is required on a scheduled task! Especially something as critical as an ELT! Why are we making things so difficult to find?I contacted maintenance control to try and determine the 15-digit beacon identification number. Maintenance control is calling ZZZ to try and get someone to read that identification number. Once I get it; I will fill out the job card and send a message to maintenance records. I will also notify my supervisor upon his arrival.suggest that if a job card for a scheduled maintenance task is required; don't hide it! Make it simple; like we do for other inconsequential things like changing a non-essential function (nef) list; for example. The job card reference [for nef list] is right there on the maintenance work package; plain as day.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A Line Mechanic reports a specific job card and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administrative (NOAA) form had not been completed after replacing an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) on a B757-200. The ELT Job Card and NOAA form were not included in the aircraft's Maintenance Work Package.

Narrative: I had part of a Work Package on a B757-200; Aircraft X. One of which was replacement of the forward ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter); the other was to troubleshoot a Forward Cargo Smoke Detector Fan fault. I was also assigned to complete an Overnight Check on an Airbus aircraft. The removal and replacement of the ELT was a simple task;. I knew there were no Operational Checks to be done. The Maintenance Computer Work Package did not reference any job cards to complete for this replacement.Hearing a Lead and another Mechanic discussing the same task [replacing an ELT] on another B757-200 and determining that a job card and a National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) form may or may not need to be filled out. I realized that I had done the same task a few weeks ago on Aircraft X and had done no such paperwork.The AMM gives no narrative for replacing a portable ELT. The Task Card in the Maintenance Computer Work Package does not denote the job card required. The Maintenance Procedures Manual (MPM) refers you to AMM Chapter 25-70; and there you find the job card reference. This needs to be plainly stated; if a job card is required on a scheduled task! Especially something as critical as an ELT! Why are we making things so difficult to find?I contacted Maintenance Control to try and determine the 15-digit Beacon ID number. Maintenance Control is calling ZZZ to try and get someone to read that ID number. Once I get it; I will fill out the job card and send a message to Maintenance Records. I will also notify my Supervisor upon his arrival.Suggest that if a job card for a scheduled maintenance task is required; DON'T HIDE IT! Make it simple; like we do for other inconsequential things like changing a Non-essential Function (NEF) list; for example. The job card reference [for NEF list] is right there on the Maintenance Work Package; plain as day.

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.