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Aircraft lockout/tagout

Aircraft lockout/tagout

Aircraft lockout/tagout

(OP)
Hi, I need some references regarding lockout/tagout on aircraft, such as F15, C17, and C5.  The regulations and CFR I've read don't refer specifically to aircraft lockout/tagout.  Is there such a thing or is it just lumped under "machines and equipment"?.   

RE: Aircraft lockout/tagout

robinsafb...

Please restate Your question with an example of what you mean.

You refer to "lockout/tagout" on USAF aircraft... and I have substantial F-15 experience... yet I have NO clue as to what are saying here.

Regards, Wil Taylor

RE: Aircraft lockout/tagout

Lockout/Tagout usually refers to pulling the circuit breakers prior to working on something.
This procedure is in the maintenance manual for the aircraft usually prior to the disassembly procedure.

True lockout/tagout is for Shop/Ship board equipment, where you must lockout and Tag a breaker panel prior to working on an electrical powered piece of equipment.

RE: Aircraft lockout/tagout

Another reference you need to look up is zero energy state.
It is not sufficient to just pull breakers or insert do not fly pins. You may also be dealing with hydraulics with accumulators.Read the manual for the aircraft concerned.
B.E.

RE: Aircraft lockout/tagout

you might look up    Naval Safety Center Program Guide
(28 Feb 05) It covers in generic terms what you are looking for.
B.E.

RE: Aircraft lockout/tagout

robinsafb...

The EE/EL maintenance job guides [-2JG-( )-( ) T.O.s] SHOULD expliciity state safety requirements for each task.

NOTE: most F-15 circuit breakers [CBs] are push-on (reset) and tripped-out (off) [push/pull style]. In this case the CBs are typically "collared" , IE: secured with a tye-wrap around the tripped-out pole, to prevent accidental reset [pushed-back-in]... without breaking the tye-wrap. I believe USAF maintenance regs also describe safety procedures in terms of actions required by mechanics, such as: when to disconnect/tag batteries, use of "warning signs"; and annotating aircraft records with specific actions taken thqat leave it in a "red X or red diagonal" status.

Regards, Wil Taylor

RE: Aircraft lockout/tagout

(OP)
Thanks to all for your help/info.  I have a much better idea of where to look for the info I need.  Appreciate it!

RE: Aircraft lockout/tagout

Ah yes. I forgot about the dreaded "Chicken Collars"!
It has been 15 years since I have actually worked on a Whole Aircraft.
That's a long time of not smacking my forehead on a drooped Slat. (The good old days)

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