A line mechanic reports a right-hand overwing escape slide inboard spoiler override actuator squib h...

Narrative:

I started the maintenance control write-up for the spoiler override actuator squib replacement early in the morning. I was working with mechanic Y. As the qualified person; I made sure he disarmed the off-wing escape slide system correctly per table-1 maintenance manual (MM) 25-65-00; page 201 series.after system disarmed; he replaced the squibs on both wings per MM 25-65-19 page 401 series. During re-arming process per table-2; when mechanic Y reconnected the right-hand side battery cannon plug; the squib fired and spoiler override actuator extended. Also; the right-hand overwing slide door dropped; but did not inflate.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A Line Mechanic reports a right-hand overwing escape slide inboard spoiler override actuator squib had fired and the overwing slide door dropped during a re-arming process of the B767-300 exit door.

Narrative: I started the Maintenance Control write-up for the spoiler override actuator squib replacement early in the morning. I was working with Mechanic Y. As the qualified person; I made sure he disarmed the Off-Wing Escape Slide System correctly per Table-1 Maintenance Manual (MM) 25-65-00; page 201 series.After system disarmed; he replaced the squibs on both wings per MM 25-65-19 page 401 series. During re-arming process per Table-2; when Mechanic Y reconnected the right-hand side battery cannon plug; the squib fired and spoiler override actuator extended. Also; the right-hand overwing slide door dropped; but did not inflate.

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	938662
Time
Date	201103
Local Time Of Day	0601-1200
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Environment
Light	Dawn
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	B767-300 and 300 ER
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Parked
Component
Aircraft Component	Escape Slide
Person 1
Function	Technician
Qualification	Maintenance Airframe Maintenance Powerplant
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy

A line mechanic reports a right-hand overwing escape slide inboard spoiler override actuator squib had fired and the overwing slide door dropped during a re-arming process of the B767-300 exit door.