Commercial Fixed Wing
Maintenance Powerplant; Maintenance Airframe
Confusion; Communication Breakdown
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General Work Refused
Environment - Non Weather Related; Human Factors; Procedure; Company Policy
Aircraft arrived to our facility. The aircraft was not out of service and there was no routine maintenance due. At some point we heard a call come across the radio and the Supervisor replied. We heard the flight crew say that they came off of the plane and wanted to make sure that it was known that the aircraft had a 'Corona Issue' and that was the reason it was staying overnight. I heard the Supervisor ask the flight crew if they wrote anything in the AML (Aircraft Maintenance Log); and the crew replied that they have been instructed not to put items like this in the AML.After hearing this I inquired with the Supervisor; and he told me that he knew nothing about it except that it would be staying here for a 'deep clean.' I made some phone calls to find out what our procedure is supposed to be for assigning guys on an aircraft with a known Corona issue; where management told us that it wasn't a Corona issue; but just someone that had a fever. I asked if they can say with 100% certainty that it was not Corona; and was told no. I spoke to our shift manager and asked if we could get the overnight maintenance deferred as I don't think there is a clear procedure in place on how to handle an aircraft like this. At this point we deferred the overnight maintenance.I would suggest there being better communication about any issues that would even remotely suspect a Corona contamination; there are too many unknowns out there to just put crew members at risk of contracting this virus; and I also think there should be a written policy in place on what precautions we need to take while handling a situation such as this one; and I also think there should be a write up in the AML of any potential 'Corona Issues;' especially so there would be something in writing when an aircraft like this is going to affect more than one shift.
Maintenance Technician reported an aircraft arrived at the facility as a result of a 'Corona issue' and needed deep cleaning. The Maintenance Technician reported that there are no policies in place for this issue.