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Gulfstream iv first officer discovered shallow dents in the leading edge of the wings and brought them to the attention of a mechanic fueling the aircraft. The mechanic stated that it wasn't a problem and the aircraft was fit to fly. The first officer does not inform the captain. It was later determined that the dents were out of tolerance and the aircraft was taken out of service.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1410884 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201612 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Gulfstream IV / G350 / G450 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 91 |
| Flight Phase | Parked |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Wing Leading Edge |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | First Officer Pilot Not Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Flight Instructor Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Flight Crew Instrument Flight Crew Multiengine |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 75 Flight Crew Total 8200 Flight Crew Type 1350 |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Flight Instructor Flight Crew Multiengine Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Flight Crew Instrument |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 150 Flight Crew Total 6500 Flight Crew Type 3000 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Deviation - Procedural FAR Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy |
Narrative:
During my walk-around preflight inspection; I noticed several 'dents' on the leading edges of both aircraft wings. There was no specific point of impact or a reason for the damage. One of our most senior mechanics was on duty and fueling the aircraft for departure. I brought this to his attention and he said it wasn't a problem and the aircraft was fit to fly. I never told the trip captain of my findings; I just failed to tell him. Part of me just plainly forgot and the other part of me thought that when a very senior mechanic told me that it was okay to go; I just took his word for it. I should have told the captain of what I had noticed; but I didn't. That is my fault for not bringing my findings to his attention.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: Gulfstream IV First Officer discovered shallow dents in the leading edge of the wings and brought them to the attention of a Mechanic fueling the aircraft. The Mechanic stated that it wasn't a problem and the aircraft was fit to fly. The First Officer does not inform the Captain. It was later determined that the dents were out of tolerance and the aircraft was taken out of service.
Narrative: During my walk-around preflight inspection; I noticed several 'dents' on the leading edges of both aircraft wings. There was no specific point of impact or a reason for the damage. One of our most senior mechanics was on duty and fueling the aircraft for departure. I brought this to his attention and he said it wasn't a problem and the aircraft was fit to fly. I never told the trip Captain of my findings; I just failed to tell him. Part of me just plainly forgot and the other part of me thought that when a very senior mechanic told me that it was okay to go; I just took his word for it. I should have told the captain of what I had noticed; but I didn't. That is my fault for not bringing my findings to his attention.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.