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On 27 Dec 2011, 769789-R Sgt B V Nair Flt/Engr was detailed to fly an A&E sortie in<br />
a Mi-17 1V aircraft after 200 hrs servicing. During ground exercises he observed<br />
a few black spots of oil on the runway and suspected some leak. On his advice the<br />
aircraft was taxied back and switched off. On investigation it was found that there<br />
was a fuel leak in a pipeline coming out of port external tank transfer pump.<br />
Sgt Binu demonstrated keen sense of observation and high degree of<br />
professionalism and was instrumental in averting a possible accident/incident.<br />
<br />
(R Marwaha)<br />
Air Cmde<br />
PDAS<br />
On 02 Dec 11, 787603-F Cpl S C Rao AFSO, was detailed as the Runway Controller.<br />
While a MiG-29 aircraft was lined up for take-off, he observed heavy fuel leak<br />
from the port wing. He promptly reported this on R/T and the aircraft was asked<br />
to clear off the runway by the ATC. Had the fuel leak gone unnoticed, it could have<br />
resulted in a possible mishap.<br />
Cpl SC Rao displayed high degree of professionalism and helped in averting a<br />
potential incident/ accident.<br />
<br />
<br />
(R Marwaha)<br />
Air Cmde<br />
PDAS<br />
INDIAN AIR FORCE 2 0 1 2 J u n e Aerospace Safety 33
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