Author : Wayne Rhodes
Release : 2003
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Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis Fatigue Risk Assessment of Aircraft Maintenance Tasks by : Wayne Rhodes
Download or read book Fatigue Risk Assessment of Aircraft Maintenance Tasks written by Wayne Rhodes. This book was released on 2003. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study described in this report was carried out to determine the potential impact that fatigue may have on aircraft maintenance tasks. The study examined the cognitive & physical components of aircraft maintenance tasks, their susceptibility to the effects of fatigue, and the potential relative risk that fatigue poses to system safety. Study methodology included a review of relevant literature, a review & analysis of aircraft maintenance tasks, and collection of task data via observations & interviews of aircraft maintenance engineers, aircraft technicians, and apprentices at the maintenance facilities of a major airline. Tasks analyzed included inspection, troubleshooting, disassembly & reassembly, repair, testing, calibration, lubrication, documentation, cleaning, communications with other trades, and operation of hoist & transport equipment. Results presented indicate the magnitude of the relative risk of fatigue among different aircraft maintenance jobs. Human factors involved in maintenance errors and measures to counteract fatigue risk are discussed. Appendices include event trees that show various scenarios for critical maintenance tasks.