Who initiates a 'Lost tool report' when a tool is not found?

Who initiates a 'Lost tool report' when a tool is not found?

• A. The mechanic
• B. The maintenance control
• C. The QA
• D. The aircraft commander

Answer: (A)

When a tool goes missing, the mechanic who last used or had the tool is responsible for initiating a Lost Tool Report. This is because they are the person closest to the tool during the task and are accountable for tracking it. The report starts the immediate search and documentation to locate the tool and prevent any flight or maintenance delays. Maintenance control will typically receive the report and coordinate the search, while QA ensures procedures are followed, and the aircraft commander isn’t the one who initiates tool-loss reporting.

When a tool goes missing, the mechanic who last used or had the tool is responsible for initiating a Lost Tool Report. This is because they are the person closest to the tool during the task and are accountable for tracking it. The report starts the immediate search and documentation to locate the tool and prevent any flight or maintenance delays. Maintenance control will typically receive the report and coordinate the search, while QA ensures procedures are followed, and the aircraft commander isn’t the one who initiates tool-loss reporting.