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Due to a recent U.S. Air Force C-130 propeller mishap, the 357th Airlift Squadron, flight engineers made a trip to the propulsion shop to see a propeller that had been disassembled for a Time Compliance Tech Order inspection during the October Unit Training Assembly.
“I had briefed our engineers the day before about the recent mishap, TCTO (Time Compliance Tech Order) and recommendations from the SPO (Special Program Office) to correct the propeller problem,” said Chief Master Sgt. Brent Solomon, chief flight engineer of the 908th Operations Group.
Solomon wanted the flight engineers to understand the process up close and personal.
“Looking at pictures on slides is one thing, but being able to see and put hands on the actual components is better,” explained Solomon. “Senior Master Sgt. Smith was nice enough to take time out of his busy UTA to explain the propeller components and TCTO procedures to us.”
The work done at the propulsion shop doesn’t go unnoticed.
“Propellers and engines are what keeps our aircraft in the air,” said Solomon. “Our propulsion shop does an outstanding job keeping them operating.”
The critical relationships between sections and shops are key to mission success, as noted by Solomon.
“We have a good working relationship with our maintainers and always appreciate learning from them any chance we get,” explained Solomon. “We are all on the same team and work together to accomplish the same mission which makes our working relationship vital.”
| Date Taken: | 10.02.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 10.31.2016 16:08 |
| Story ID: | 213384 |
| Location: | MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, ALABAMA, US |
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