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On 29 Aug 11, Flt Lt GPS Brar (28714-G) and Flt Lt M Rana (29251-K) were authorized to fly an
RTR mission in an AVRO ac. During the preflight inspection the aircrew noticed a small
paint scratch resembling a crack on the port wing between engine nacelle and fuselage.
Aircrew brought it to the notice of DSS personnel and asked for further investigation. On
investigation a 1” crack was found on upper surface of the wing. A detailed investigation
subsequently revealed a crack on the supporting stringer as well and few loose rivets. If
unnoticed, this crack would have resulted into a catastrophic disaster.
Flt Lt Brar and Flt Lt Rana have displayed a high degree of professionalism and keen
observation thereby preventing a potential accident/incident.
Well Done Flt Lt GPS Brar & Flt Lt M Rana
(R Marwaha)
Air Cmde
PDAS
ON 13 Aug 11, Flt Lt Rohan Atul Atre (29880-G) F (P), was authorized to carry out ground
run on Mi-17 IV helicopter, after 50 hrs servicing and MGB change, along with 775533-
F Sgt Rajesh Chako Flt Engr. During start-up, they heard unusual noise coming from engine
and MGB bed. Flt Lt Atre promptly asked Flt Eng to carry out a switch off. The origin of the
noise could not be established at unit level. After thorough inspection carried out by the
special rectification team, it was ascertained that abnormal noise was present. However,
after removing the port engine it was found out that No.1 gene was unserviceable and the
shaft giving drive to the gene had broken.
Flt Lt A Atre and Sgt Rajesh Chako displayed keen sense of observation thereby isolating
the weak link in the chain of events which could have led to a possible catastrophe.
Well Done Flt Lt Rohan Atul Atre &Sgt Rajesh Chako
(R Marwaha)
Air Cmde
PDAS
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INDIAN AIR FORCE