HOLLOMANAFBI21-190 governs the Dropped Object Prevention Program for assigned and transient aircraft maintained at Holloman AFB.
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It defines dropped objects and establishes documentation, inspection, incident reporting, investigation, training, and program management requirements. The publication addresses aircraft panel security, maintenance actions, and responses to suspected dropped objects.
Applies to: It applies to all assigned aircraft and any transient aircraft that are maintained by the Transient Alert element at Holloman AFB.
A dropped object is any item that falls from an aircraft from the time the aircraft aligns on the runway for takeoff to engine shutdown. (paragraph 3)
Individuals tasked to remove external panels, fairings, engine cowlings, antennas, windshields, and external light assemblies will enter a “Red X” in the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) and the aircraft forms prior to starting the removal/opening action. (paragraph 4)
The discrepancy will not be signed off on the forms until the panel, fairing, engine cowling, antenna, windshield, or light assembly/subassembly is properly installed/closed and inspected. (paragraph 4)
If a portion of the inspection cannot be accomplished for any reason (i.e. adverse weather or other conditions), document the areas not inspected in IMDS and on AFTO Form 781A, Maintenance Discrepancy and Work Document, on a “Red Dash”. (paragraph 4)
The inspector for these purposes will be a qualified technician. This inspection will be accomplished along with the pre-launch walk around. (paragraph 5)