14 April 2015

Semi-Annual Safety Stand Down

Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness,

incapacity or neglect."

— Captain A. G. Lamplugh, British Aviation Insurance Group,

London;1930's

Agenda

• Final Mishap Report, N1147X• Other Recent Mishaps/Occurrences• Aircraft Inspection Results• Upcoming Weather/Seasonal Changes• Questions/Comments

Final ReportEngine Mishap N1174X

Wallace, NC11 Dec 2014

Recommendations The seized engine removed from N1174X should be replaced with a true

“zero time” engine All engines installed in aircraft operated by PRNFC should be inspected as

soon as practical by an independent experienced mechanic for similar issues to this engine and addressed

At 50 and 100 hour inspections, in addition to annual inspections, special attention should be placed on engine health

All aircraft should participate in an Oil Analysis Program Pilots should be aware of observable aspects of engine performance

and report these as soon as possible to the Maintenance Officer in addition to writing detailed remarks in the aircraft discrepancy book

PIF Item regarding overtightening of oil dipstick caps during pre-flight checks

Monterey Cherokee 140

• PRNFC'

PRNFC’s Cherokee received an Eddy Current inspection and no crack formation was found

Jacksonville PA-28

Mishap Investigation determined Mishap Pilot did not properly manage fuel, running out of

fuel while it remained in unselected tank

Mishap Reporting

• Call PRNFC Safety Officer/BoD ASAP• 1st Report Due within 24 Hours• When is a Report Required?– Injury, Fatality or Mishap involving property

damage…• Fatality, regardless of time between injury onset and

death• 5 or more lost workdays• Material (Property) Damage involving ANY repair or

replacement of property/equipment

Unusual Occurence Report

• Below threshold of a “mishap”• Provides information that is of use to others in

preventing mishaps

Aircraft InspectionResults

Aircraft InspectionResults

C-172 N7607E Rocker Box replace cork washer seal with orange type Alternator wires need securing Solenoids corrosion…replace with new Tighten rubber tube oil return line from rocker box

covers Seat track holes needs to be checked Air cooling ducting /rain Window Defrosters need replacing Need compass card, secure card with rubber cement

Aircraft InspectionResults

T-41 N7869N Fuel Drain line coming out of fuel pump, behind prop,

is loose at fitting going into pump…needs support too Check thickness of brake discs…look thin…maybe OK All clamps on engine heater wiring are loose and

floppy

Aircraft InspectionResults

T-34 N84639 Wiring to starter chaffing lightly on vertical line, at

firewall Loose wire bundle in same area Loose clamp on MAP line, behind right side, behind

cylinder Missing label on Magneto switch No compass correction card Elevator and Rudder Trim tabs have a lot of play…

maybe OK

Aircraft InspectionResults

PA-28-140 N432FL

NONE

THANK YOU FOR

YOUR PATIENCE

Upcoming Weather/Seasonal Changes

• Spring (Freezing Level, Convection) • Summer (Convection, Density Altitude, Heat

Stress)

http://www.pilotworkshop.com/video/deadly-ifr-trap/pw/watch

Questions/Comments

Preview—Next Safety Meeting• LT Clay Martin, ‘Thunderstorms/Microburst

Awareness’

Future Safety Meeting Subjects Local Flying Area Problems• Mid-Air Collision Prevention Seasonal Flying Hazards (including Wx and Bird Migration) Light Aircraft Maintenance and Potential Problem Areas Mishap Reports Wake Turbulence, Thunderstorms, Microbursts, Crosswinds, Flight

Planning and Fuel Management Lost Pilot and other Emergency Procedures• Spatial Disorientation, Survival, and Hypoxia• Medication and Self-Medicating Hazards• Mountain flying• Cross-Country Flying