February 2011 - Indian Airforce

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ON 20 May 10, 658197-N MWO RP Upadhyay Air Frame Fitter was detailed toanalyse a repeated snag of fuel leak from Tank No.2 of a MiG-21 aircraft. TheAircraft was received from HAL after an overhaul. During the check, he realised thatthe metallic flange fitted between tank no. 2 neck and saddle tank was of differentsize and shape. The longer neck of this metallic flange induced stress on the tankNo.2 neck and ruptured its vulcanized portion which had twice caused fuel leakon two different tanks. Had this gone unnoticed, the snag would have recurredcausing fuel leak either on ground or in the air.MWO RP Upadhyay displayed keen sense of observation, professionalcompetence and averted a hazardous situation.Well Done MWO RP Upadhyay(R Marwaha)Air CmdePDASON 09 Aug 10, 698369-F Sgt Vijay Singh Shivrain, AFSO was detailed as IC of theSafety Bay. During the period of his duty, he was informed that a Kiran Mk-Iaircraft was on fire inside a hangar. He immediately reached the site along with theCFT and its crew. He analysed the nature of fire and promptly directed his crew tooperate BCF gas without wasting any time. The fire was fully extinguished withina short time.Sgt Vijay Singh Shivrain displayed a high degree of professionalism and saved aprecious aircraft, hangar and other valuable assets.Well Done Sgt Vijay Singh Shivrain(R Marwaha)Air CmdePDAS34 Aerospace Safety F e b r u a r y 2 0 11INDIAN AIR FORCE
ON May 10, 786065-S Cpl G Vidyasagar, AFSO was detailed for runway controllerduties. During the period of his duty a Kiran MK II ac lined up for departure. Heobserved heavy fuel leakage from the fuselage of the aircraft at the line up point. Heimmediately transmitted the same on R/T to the pilot and the DATCO. The aircraftcleared off on the ORP and switched off.Cpl G Vidyasagar, displayed keen sense of observation and dedication to dutyand averted a potential accident.Well Done Cpl G Vidyasagar(R Marwaha)Air CmdePDASON 16 Jun 10, 931001-T LAC DK Yadav Structure Fit was detailed for AircraftInspector duties. While inspecting an aircraft before take off, he observeda minor hydraulic oil leak from the port unloading chamber panel. He signalledthe pilot to increase the RPM for confirming the hydraulic leak. After confirmingthe leak and its severity, he indicated the pilot to switch off the ac. Subsequentinvestigations revealed hydraulic leak from the Booster System Teflon Pressurehose. Had it gone unnoticed, it would have caused ‘Booster Hydraulic System‘failure and possible fire in the engine area.LAC DK Yadav, despite his limited experience, displayed a professionalapproval, having a keen sense of observation averted a serious aircraft accident.Well Done LAC DK Yadav(R Marwaha)Air CmdePDASINDIAN AIR FORCE 2 0 1 1 F e b r u a r y Aerospace Safety 35
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