 CORPORAL BOB SCHWINDT
In March 2004, Corporal Schwindt was conducting a routine maintenance acceptance check on the contractor modified T-33 Sliver Star 133648. Given the contractor's good reputation and experience with the Canadair built T-33 Silver Star , there was no call to go beyond the routine inspections required by the applicable acceptance check criteria. However, Corporal Schwindt's meticulous nature led him to conduct a more thorough inspection. Through a conscientious effort and some minor contortions, he wriggled up through the nose wheel well and discovered a misplaced 4.5-inch jewellers common screwdriver. It was positioned between some relatively inaccessible bulkheads in the belly of the aircraft.
Corporal Schwindt's professionalism resulted in the discovery and removal of the hazard represented by the misplaced tool. His diligence and conduct prevented a potentially tragic occurrence.
Corporal Schwindt serves with the Aerospace Engineering Testing Establishment, 4 Wing Cold Lake.
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