MECH Bravo Zulu

MECH Bravo Zulu Sailors and Marines Preventing Mishaps

AD2 SONCHEZ DULANEY, VFA-195

While conducting final checks on a VFA195 F/A-18E Super Hornet, Petty Officer Dulaney discovered and immediately reported a popped delta-P on aircraft 407’s port engine oil filter. Had this easy-to-miss discrepancy gone undetected the engine could have suffered catastrophic failure in flight, potentially resulting in a Class A mishap. Petty Officer Dulaney averted a potential aircraft mishap and loss of life. His actions illustrate how every maintainer plays a crucial role in preserving life and equipment by preventing future mishaps.

AM2 CALEB ISAACS, VFA-195

While conducting final checks on a

VFA-195 F/A-18E Super Hornet, Petty

Officer Isaacs discovered and immediately reported an out-of-limits hydraulic leak an aircraft port engine, which was parked over water on the flight deck.

Had this easy-to-miss discrepancy gone undetected the aircraft could have suffered a loss of flight control redundancy and possible catastrophic engine failure in flight. Petty Officer Calebs prevented a potential aircraft mishap and loss of life. His actions demonstrate the importance of every maintainer playing their part in preserving life and equipment by preventing future mishaps.