Lost Tool Procedures
If tools are missing and defined as lost at the end of task or end of shift inventory, the mechanic/ technician shall immediately report the discovery to their foreman, who will notify their respective manager. The work site will immediately be impounded and a search shall be initiated. Tool/Hardware/Item Incident Report (document number to be determined) shall be initiated and submitted to the QCM who will conduct an additional search. If the missing item is still not found, the incident shall be reported to the Government QAR/AMM for further review and action. The QCM shall retain all Lost Tool/Hardware/Item Incident Reports for trend analysis.
The QCM release aircraft back to maintenance.
Aircraft under MOC or MTF status shall have an entry in the aircraft logbook.
“Status Red X, suspected lost tool the QC shall sign off to release aircraft for MOC, MTF upon completion of inspection.”
The QCM will brief the FOD officer and DOO concerning all lost hardware and tools incidents.
NOTE: NO EMPLOYEE WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR IMMEDIATELY REPORTING A LOST TOOL OR HARDWARE ITEM; HOWEVER, EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR FAILURE TO REPORT LOST ITEMS OR IF UNREPORTED LOST ITEMS ARE FOUND IN AN AIRCRAFT OR COMPONENT UPON WHICH THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING.
Work Area Cleanliness and Housekeeping Preventative Measures.
• Cleanliness and good housekeeping provide an effective means of preventing FOD.
• Employees will maintain their work areas in a neat and organized manner using “clean-as-you-go” techniques to assist in preventing FOD hazards. Work debris accumulated inside or on aircraft, components or flight line vehicles and equipment will be removed as generated and during the daily cleanup conducted at the end of each shift.
• Conspicuously marked trash and FOD containers will be readily accessible in all hangar and shop work areas to properly dispose of debris. These containers will be emptied daily so as not to become sources of FOD.
• A daily cleanup of all maintenance and shop work areas will be conducted at the end of each work shift to include aircraft. During this time, hangar and shop floors will be swept, work benches, machinery, and equipment will be cleaned, and FOD containers and trash cans will be emptied. Maintenance and shop foreman will inspect their assigned work areas at the end of each work day to ensure accomplishment of daily cleanup.
• All employees shall assist in continually preventing potential FOD hazards by picking up and disposing of debris as they transition through hangar, shop and flight line areas.
• The flight line foreman will conduct a daily FOD walk of all outside ramp areas and aircraft run-up areas to ensure removal of debris and potential FOD.
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