B777-200
Maintenance Airframe; Maintenance Powerplant
Communication Breakdown; Situational Awareness
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; General Maintenance Action
Human Factors; Logbook Entry; Environment - Non Weather Related; Company Policy; Aircraft
I was assigned to work an outbound flight [at Terminal] gate. I noticed a lightning strike on a lower [fuselage] body fairing and I documented it in the logbook. I was advised by Supervisor X; that a Lead Mechanic felt that the damage was not a lightning strike and that I should alter the logbook item so that the item could be signed-off as chipped paint. Based on my judgment and experience; it was lightning damage and I refused to alter the [logbook] item. At that time; Supervisor X ordered me to get a Union Shop Steward because he wanted to convene a hearing. There has been no investigation yet; but Management has asked me for a written statement which may lead to an investigation. Management and a Lead Mechanic felt it was not lightning damage; but refused to sign the item off. I still remain assertive that it was lightning damage and was threatened with an investigation.
A Line Mechanic reports he noticed lightning strike damage on the lower fuselage body fairing of a B777 aircraft prior to departure schedule. He documented the discrepancy; but was threatened with an investigation by his Maintenance Supervisor after he refused to alter his logbook write-up to indicate chipped paint.