 CORPORAL AUSTIN COLE
On Oct 03, Corporal Austin Cole, a 514 Aviation Technician, was tasked to assist with the before flight check on aircraft CH12441 (B). During the check of the port side airframe, Corporal Cole noticed the landing gear drag link assembly bolt appeared different than the starboard side drag link bolt. After consulting the applicable CFTO, Corporal Cole determined that an incorrect bolt was installed in the drag link assembly. He then made a major entry in the Aircraft servicing set and initiated a Flight Safety Incident Report on this observation.
Failure of this drag link assembly bolt has the potential to render the Main Landing Gear system completely inoperable, possibly leading to a serious incident or accident.
Corporal Cole's initiative and outstanding attention to detail, while assisting with carrying out the before flight check, is considered exceptional for someone with limited experience and exposure to the Sea King fleet. Corporal Cole is to be commended for his timely actions in eliminating this potential flight safety hazard .
Corporal Cole is still serving with 12 Air Maintenance Squadron, 12 Wing, Shearwater.
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