Two lead mechanics and a taxi mechanic working multiple aircraft; describe their involvement with a ...

Narrative:

I was assigned acting crew chief duties at the hangar on day shift. I was asked to release the logbook for a B767-300. When I took over the process of the closing [out] of the logbook; the closing out and review; was already in process by another lead mechanic; and he was going home. He handed me the work package and logbook; and left for the day. I reviewed the work pack; and looked at the ZZZ [maintenance] accountability sheet for the aircraft; and saw that everything was signed-for and accounted for (work cards; etc..); except for one item; which I then cleared. I was told this morning; that two MEL items were signed-for on the maintenance report; but never entered into the logbook. I believe a lack of communication (turnover) and a very busy day (seven out of service (OTS) aircraft) led me to miss these items. I also know that it was my responsibility to make sure everything was in the logbook; and will be more diligent in my duties as acting lead mechanic in the future. Suggest taking the time to get a proper turnover and more careful review of paperwork.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: Two Lead Mechanics and a taxi Mechanic working multiple aircraft; describe their involvement with a B767-300 aircraft that was released with two MEL items that had been cleared in their Maintenance Report; but not entered into the aircraft's logbook.

Narrative: I was assigned acting Crew Chief duties at the hangar on Day Shift. I was asked to release the logbook for a B767-300. When I took over the process of the closing [out] of the logbook; the closing out and review; was already in process by another Lead Mechanic; and he was going home. He handed me the work package and logbook; and left for the day. I reviewed the work pack; and looked at the ZZZ [Maintenance] accountability sheet for the aircraft; and saw that everything was signed-for and accounted for (work cards; etc..); except for one item; which I then cleared. I was told this morning; that two MEL items were signed-for on the Maintenance Report; but never entered into the logbook. I believe a lack of communication (turnover) and a very busy day (Seven Out of Service (OTS) aircraft) led me to miss these items. I also know that it was my responsibility to make sure everything was in the logbook; and will be more diligent in my duties as acting Lead Mechanic in the future. Suggest taking the time to get a proper turnover and more careful review of paperwork.

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.

Attributes
ACN	979963
Time
Date	201111
Local Time Of Day	0601-1200
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Environment
Light	Daylight
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	B767-300 and 300 ER
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Parked
Component
Aircraft Component	Aircraft Logbook(s)
Person 1
Function	Lead Technician
Qualification	Maintenance Airframe Maintenance Powerplant
Person 2
Function	Technician
Qualification	Maintenance Powerplant Maintenance Airframe
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy

Two lead mechanics and a taxi mechanic working multiple aircraft; describe their involvement with a B767-300 aircraft that was released with two MEL items that had been cleared in their maintenance report; but not entered into the aircraft's logbook.