A maintenance controller reports he authorized a repair to a B757-200 refueling panel lighting wirin...

Attributes
ACN	828737
Time
Date	200903
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	B757-200
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Parked
Flight Plan	IFR
Component
Aircraft Component	Fuel System
Person 1
Function	Maintenance Controller
Qualification	Maintenance Powerplant Maintenance Avionics Maintenance Airframe
Experience	Maintenance Avionics 23 Maintenance Lead Technician 11 Maintenance Technician 12
Person 2
Function	Air Carrier Inspector
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy Deviation - Procedural FAR Deviation - Procedural Maintenance

Narrative:

Mar/xa/09 I was on duty as B757 maintenance controller. I authorized a repair to refueling panel lighting wiring by an FBO mechanic in ZZZ to aircraft X. The criteria for the repair was based upon air carrier general manual 2-0-15; and boeing schematic wiring procedures manual 20-30-12. These documents authorize a permanent repair to damaged wiring insulation utilizing silicone tape and lacing ties at the terminal ends of the tape installation to prevent movement and/or unraveling of the tape repair. Upon final consultation with the mechanic; I was confident the repair met the criteria as a permanent repair per the supporting documents. I signed the write-up off as 'taped wiring; repositioned; wiring is secure.' I reviewed the signoff with the mechanic for his concurrence. I received a voice mail from FAA inspector who reported the repair was not authorized and the aircraft was stopped and a suitable repair was to be affected prior to further flight.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A Maintenance Controller reports he authorized a repair to a B757-200 refueling panel lighting wiring by a Fixed Base Operator (FBO); and also signed-off the repair. A downline FAA Inspector noted the repair was not authorized.

Narrative: Mar/XA/09 I was on duty as B757 Maintenance Controller. I authorized a repair to refueling panel lighting wiring by an FBO Mechanic in ZZZ to Aircraft X. The criteria for the repair was based upon Air Carrier General Manual 2-0-15; and Boeing Schematic Wiring Procedures Manual 20-30-12. These documents authorize a permanent repair to damaged wiring insulation utilizing silicone tape and lacing ties at the terminal ends of the tape installation to prevent movement and/or unraveling of the tape repair. Upon final consultation with the Mechanic; I was confident the repair met the criteria as a permanent repair per the supporting documents. I signed the write-up off as 'Taped wiring; repositioned; wiring is secure.' I reviewed the signoff with the Mechanic for his concurrence. I received a voice mail from FAA Inspector who reported the repair was not authorized and the aircraft was stopped and a suitable repair was to be affected prior to further flight.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 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.

A maintenance controller reports he authorized a repair to a B757-200 refueling panel lighting wiring by a fixed base operator (FBO); and also signed-off the repair. A downline FAA inspector noted the repair was not authorized.