November 2012 - Indian Airforce

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On 04 Jan 12, 734936-S Sgt AS Praveen AFSO was detailed to perform the duties of runway controller. During this period a MiG-27 was cleared for take - off. During the take-off roll of the ac, the runway controller observed fuel leakage from the port wheel bay of this aircraft. He transmitted this to the aircraft. Subsequently, the DATCO also gave a call to abandon take-off. The pilot acknowledged the calls and abandoned take off. The aircraft was switched off on the runway and towed back to the dispersal. Subsequent analysis confirmed the fuel leakage. Had this fuel leak gone unnoticed, it could have resulted in a grave emergency. Sgt AS Praveen displayed a high degree of professionalism and situational awareness in detecting a potentially hazardous situation. Good Show Sgt AS Praveen. (R Marwaha) Air Cmde PDAS On 12 Mar 12, 779783-G Cpl Sikandar Khan AF/Fit was detailed to carry out First Flight servicing of a Mi-8 Helicopter. During the checks, he noticed a Hydraulic oil leak from the ‘Non Return Valve’ beneath the hydraulic cradle. This was not a routine check and was difficult to detect under normal conditions. If this leak had gone unnoticed, it could have led to an incident/accident. Cpl Sikandar Khan displayed keen a sense of observation and dedication to duty in averting a potential accident/incident. Good Show Cpl Sikandar Khan. (R Marwaha) Air Cmde PDAS 34 Aerospace Safety N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 2 INDIAN AIR FORCE
On 02 Mar 12 , 766345 H JWO T Pratap Flt/Gnr was detailed as Flt/Gnr for a conversion training sortie on a Mi-8 helicopter. During the sortie he observed fluttering of ‘the tape covering the tail boom joint’ of another helicopter which was operating from the adjacent helipad. He promptly informed his captain who in turn informed the crew of the adjacent helicopter. Subsequently, the gunner of the other helicopter went out and held the tape. A safe switch off was carried out. The tape, if left unnoticed could have fouled with the tail rotor leading to a disastrous consequence. JWO T Pratap displayed a very high degree of situational awareness and professionalism in detecting a potentially hazardous situation. Good Show JWO T Pratap (R Marwaha) Air Cmde PDAS Gp Capt Rajesh Purohit VSM (19170-T) F(P) is posted as the Chief Instructor, Fighter Training Wing, at AF Station Hakimpet. He is a Cat ‘A’ QFI with a vast instructional experience and flying experience of Jaguar, Hunter, Kiran and HPT-32 aircraft. During the month of Nov 11 he has achieved the land mark of total service flying of 5000 hours of accident free flying. The officer has shown extra ordinary enthusiasm and passion for flying. His enormous experience in fighter flying is praiseworthy. Good Show Gp Capt Rajesh Purohit. (R Marwaha) Air Cmde PDAS INDIAN AIR FORCE 2 0 1 2 N o v e m b e r Aerospace Safety 35
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