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On 16 Nov 11, 913796-F Cpl TB Srivastava Prop/Fit was detailed to carry out PFS on<br />
a MiG-29 aircraft. While carrying out his checks, he observed an unlocked quarter<br />
turn fastener on the lower ramp panel, inside the starboard air intake. The check of this<br />
fastener was not a part of his DI. Also, its location was in an inaccessible region. Subsequent<br />
investigations revealed malfunctioning of this fastener, which could have led to an IOD.<br />
Cpl TB Srivastava displayed high degree of involvement and keen observation in<br />
averting a possible accident/incident.<br />
<br />
(R Marwaha)<br />
Air Cmde<br />
PDAS<br />
On 26 Aug 11, Sqn Ldr RS Sodhi (26082-H) F(P) was authorised to lead a formation sortie<br />
in a MiG-21 aircraft. At the aircraft inspection point, he noticed something falling out<br />
of the tail section of another fighter aircraft, which was rolling for take-off before him. He<br />
immediately gave an R/T call to this effect. Subsequent FOD checks of the runway revealed<br />
that a spanner had fallen off from the aircraft. If unnoticed, it could have led to an FOD.<br />
Sqn Ldr RS Sodhi displayed a high degree of professionalism and averted a potential<br />
accident/incident.<br />
<br />
(R Marwaha)<br />
Air Cmde<br />
PDAS<br />
34 Aerospace Safety J u n e 2 0 1 2<br />
INDIAN AIR FORCE
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