EMB ERJ 170/175 ER/LR
Maintenance Airframe; Maintenance Powerplant
Distraction; Fatigue
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Maintenance
General Maintenance Action
Equipment / Tooling; Procedure
While performing an inspection of the #2 engine VG (variable geometry) actuating system on Aircraft X; I found a screwdriver resting under the W1 harness. Upon discovery of this I removed the tool; inspected the area for damage; and brought the tool to my Supervisor. No damage was done to the harness; tubes; brackets; or components however it had the potential to become a serious issue. I suggest the following to help prevent any events in the future: 1. Work areas such as engines; wheel wells; hydraulics bays should not be used to set tools in as a tray. 2. Always account for the tooling used on the job after work is complete. 3. Do a final inspection of the area that was worked in for FOD (foreign object debris/damage) or tools before you close the panel or engine.
Technician reported performing a routine; scheduled inspection on the number two engine VG actuating system and finding a screwdriver resting on the W1 wire loom of an EMB-175 aircraft.