Learned the hard way about torque seal on a 737 wheel hub in Atlanta

I was changing a wheel assembly at a gate in Hartsfield-Jackson last month and skipped the torque seal step because I was in a rush. The shift lead came over and pointed out a hairline crack around the lug nut holes I had completely missed. He said 'seal is not for show, it saves your rear when the inspector comes by.' Now I never skip it even on quick turns. Has anyone else had a close call from rushing a wheel change?

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taraross11d ago

Sounds like the lead was just covering his own tail more than anything.

the_fiona11d ago

Nah I gotta push back on that one. Sometimes leads actually do step up and take responsibility without it being some kind of CYA move.

sean_green4411d ago

Got a lead once who straight up owned a shipping mistake in front of the whole team. Told the client "my fault, not theirs." Respect went way up after that.