C130J Unsecured CMDU

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C130J Unsecured CMDU
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Sequence of Events

• Last minute requirement to fit a CMDU to support
  NVG operations
• Item identified and cannibalised from aircraft
  undergoing scheduled maintenance
• Tradesman initiated 4 CMDU removal (visual
  reference)

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Sequence of Events

• MM completed check of 4 CMDU details on CAMM -
  not the right part number
• Tradesperson instructed to remove the 2 CMDU as
  a matter of urgency
• Documentation of partially removed 4 CMDU not
  completed

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Contributing Factors

• Failure to check the CMDU part number
• Failure to document the partial removal of the 4
  CMDU
• Direct and perceived task pressure felt by
  tradesperson

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Lessons Available
Think AMIP!

• ALWAYS document maintenance
• MAINTAIN professional standards
• IDENTIFY parts correctly
• PRESSURE, you control it