Summary
As the safety focal point for the 966 AACS Formal Training Sq, Capt Rains and TSgt Hamar brought to the attention of wing leadership that exterior skin paint of three E-3 AWACS had been peeling up and bubbling around aircraft static ports. This condition adversely affects the accuracy of the pitot static system, resulting in degraded altitude reporting and a resultant disqualification of RVSM certification. The RVSM capability allows the aircraft to operate at higher altitudes and thus save fuel. Additionally, in response to anti-skid malfunctions causing blown tires on landing in two separate E-3s, they set up a tracking and log system to provide inputs to wing Safety involving past and current similar incidents. They also laid the ground work for open safety discussion involving actions to take if a tire blow-out occurs during landing or taxi. Working with several squadron agencies, they educated the 966 AACS on a recent mishap involving a high-speed E-3 takeoff abort where the crew was required to egress the jet on the runway utilizing the emergency slides. During the egress, the escape slide for aft crew entry door separated from the aircraft before any crewmembers could use it. In response to the failure of the slide, Capt Rains and TSgt Hamar advised the Sq crewmembers to closely inspect the stitching and supporting attachments prior to flight. They recommended the advanced inspections be taught to all new initial qualification students.
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Flight Line Safety: Award of Distinction
As the safety focal point for the 966 AACS Formal Training Sq, Capt Rains and TSgt...
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