Crew chief safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)(SrA Michael L. Devine )(Brief article)

Combat Edge | January 1, 2009 | Copyright

SrA Devine distinguished himself when he averted a potential aircraft mishap while performing F-16 send-of-runway duties. During his meticulous inspection of the aircraft, he noticed something abnormal about the nose landing gear torque link. Upon closer inspection, he detected a crack in the upper link and immediately determined the aircraft was not safe for flight. SrA Devine notified the end-of-runway supervisor who confirmed his findings and instructed the pilot to shut down the aircraft. Upon removal of the defective part and closer inspection, the torque link was found ...

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