Narrative:

Due to unknown factors at this time a permanent repair could not be accomplish; I found lightning strikes as indicated in aircraft logbook to be minor and within allowable limits for a time limited repair. After accomplishing limited repair; log sheet was signed-off per the B767-400 (structural repair manual) srm 52-80-02. Sealed damage with aluminum tape at mid-section outboard (O/B) side of (right-hand) right/H main gear strut door. Inspect at each 'a' check; for tape peeling. Repair no later than next 'C' check.it was coded [in a way that] would have created an open maintenance item file to schedule repetitive inspections and then permanent repair; but -41 was not entered as the air traffic area sub-code. When it was entered into the computer system by line maintenance; it was coded incorrectly. After returning to the composite shop in the hangar; I filed an online generic time limited repair information form but was unable to send form so I printed the form and faxed it to the maintenance desk.recently it was discovered that the time limited repairs were still installed and had never been replaced with a permanent repair. They were then repaired and the company is seeking a solution.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A composite shop Mechanic reports that a time limited repair of a B767 right main landing gear (MLG) strut door for lightning strike damage had exceeded the time allowed when a permanent repair had to be accomplished.

Narrative: Due to unknown factors at this time a permanent repair could not be accomplish; I found lightning strikes as indicated in Aircraft Logbook to be minor and within allowable limits for a time limited repair. After accomplishing limited repair; log sheet was signed-off per the B767-400 (Structural Repair Manual) SRM 52-80-02. Sealed damage with aluminum tape at mid-section outboard (O/B) side of (Right-Hand) R/H main gear strut door. Inspect at each 'A' Check; for tape peeling. Repair no later than next 'C' Check.It was coded [in a way that] would have created an Open Maintenance item file to schedule repetitive inspections and then permanent repair; but -41 was not entered as the ATA sub-code. When it was entered into the computer system by Line Maintenance; it was coded incorrectly. After returning to the Composite Shop in the hangar; I filed an online generic time limited repair information form but was unable to send form so I printed the form and faxed it to the Maintenance desk.Recently it was discovered that the time limited repairs were still installed and had never been replaced with a permanent repair. They were then repaired and the company is seeking a solution.

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.