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Airworthiness for Human Factors

Airworthiness professionals keep aircraft flying safe. They are highly skilled individuals who are meticulous in their work. Even in the best of working environments the Human Factor (HF) comes into play. We all make errors and can get fatigued. To stay safe, we must know how HF affects safety performance in aviation.

In design, production, and maintenance that means understanding the causes and consequences of occurrences, so they do not become accidents and serious incidents. IFA is looking at the body of knowledge on HF and the latest developments of this subject.

Small Hardware Causes Big Aviation Safety Problems

Link to podcast highlighting 4 accidents caused in part by improperly tightened b-nuts.
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Nut loosened overtime before R44 drive belt tensioning motor failed during flight

ATSB report reminds R44 maintainers to be aware of risks posed by failure of this component.
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The cost-benefit of human factors

Consideration of different methods in engaging senior management and stakeholders to invest in safety. (IFA Comment)
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EASA Plans Maintenance Human Factors Projects

Info on several new HF initiatives included in EASA latest Europe Safety Road map.
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Take Care of Your Brakes

Airbus Safety First No. 35 Article describes carbon wear & oxidation phenomena. Maintenance procedures and prevention good practices.
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Reducing Mishaps by Understanding Human Factors Engineering

Info on US AMDD program, benefits of understanding HF in engineering to Naval Aviation
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Aircraft Maintenance: Managing Airworthiness Directives

Overview of Continental AD affecting engines and crankshafts and process of managing AD's.
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Consistency between Safety Assessments

Info on how the FAA has significantly enhanced its certification process and safety-oversight over last 2 years. (IFA Comment)
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Boeing Innovation Quarterly – Folding Wingtip Control

Link to latest issue of Boeing's Innovation Quarterly - we highlight one of 777x flight deck latest updates, Folding Wingtip Control
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