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Question 1

What are human factors in aviation?

Answer 1

Study of human capabilities and limitations in the workplace.

Question 2

Why is human factors training important for aircraft engineers?

Answer 2

Improves communication, work environment and overall safety standards in maintenance.

Question 3

What percentage of aircraft accidents are linked to human error?

Answer 3

Around 70%

Question 4

What major findings did the 1986 sears study reveal?

Answer 4

Maintenance and inspection deficiencies contributed to 12% of aircraft accidents.

Question 5

How has the focus of aviation training evolved?

Answer 5

It shifted from technical skills to understanding human interaction with systems and equipment.

Question 6

What does the term “ergonomics” refer to in aviations?

Answer 6

Refers to design and arrangement of equipment to fit human capabilities and limitations.

Question 7

What is clinical psychology?

Answer 7

The study of application of psychological theory to understand, prevent, and relieve psychological distress while improving well-being.

Question 8

How can clinical psychology assist individuals?

Answer 8

Helps to deal with stress, improve self-image, develop coping mechanisms and accept criticism.

Question 9

What does experimental psychology focus on?

Answer 9

Basic behavioural processes such as learning, memory and perception.

Question 10

What is anthropometry?

Answer 10

Study of human body dimensions and abilities, important for ensuring safety and comfort in aviation maintenance tasks.

Question 11

How does computer science apply to aviation maintenance?

Answer 11

Ensures a comfortable, reliable workstation for documenting repairs and using software and test equipment efficiently.

Question 12

What does a cognitive science examine?

Answer 12

Mechanisms of learning, decision-making and problem-solving, crucial for maintenance engineering’s facing high-pressure situations.

Question 13

What is the role of safety engineering?

Answer 13

To ensure life-critical systems function properly even when components fail, emphasising a safe working environment in aviation maintenance.

Question 14

How does medical science relate to human factors?

Answer 14

It addresses the health and well-being of individuals, considering physiological and biomechanics needs.

Question 15

What do organisational psychologists focus on?

Answer 15

The relationship between people and work, including productivity, job satisfaction and employee development.

Question 16

What is the aim of educational psychology?

Answer 16

To understand how people learn and design educational content that accommodates diverse learning styles.

Question 17

What does industrial engineering study?

Answer 17

The organised approach to work, setting realistic standards, optimising workplace layout and analysing performance data.

Question 18

What does the dirty dozen refer to?

Answer 18

Twelve common human rights for preconditions.

Question 19

What developed the dirty dozen?

Answer 19

Gordon DuPont in 1993 while working for transport Canada.

Question 20

Original purpose of the dirty dozen?

Answer 20

Part of an elementary training program for human performance in maintenance.

Question 21

What happened to British airways flight 5390 on June 10, 1990

Answer 21

Left windscreen blew out at 17,500 feet, causing cabin decompression.

Question 22

What was the reason for the cockpit window being blown out?

Answer 22

84 bolts undersized and 6 bolts too short, due to sleep deprivation, lack of managerial oversight and failure to wear corrective lens.

Question 23

What happened to Excalibur airways A320 after a flap change?

Answer 23

The aircraft experienced an unwarranted roll to the right shortly after take off.

Question 24

Reason for unwarranted turn on a320.

Answer 24

Lack of understanding and spoilers function and improper handover briefings due to unfamiliarity with the aircraft.

Question 25

What happened to British mindlands Boeing 737-400 on febuary 23, 1995

Answer 25

Aircraft made an emergency landing at Luton airport after losing most of its engine oil in both engines.

Question 26

Reason for engine oil leak?

Answer 26

After a boroscope inspection of the engine, the high pressure rotor drive covers were not refitted.

Question 27

What happened to aloha airlines flight 243, on April 28, 1988?

Answer 27

The aircraft experienced explosive decompression leaning to an emergency landing after sustaining major damage.

Question 28

Reason for aloha airlines flight decompression?

Answer 28

Engineers had recieved little formal training in Non-destructive inspection techniques and cracks from fastener holes were not detected.

Question 29

What does Murphy’s law state?

Answer 29

If something can go wrong, sooner or later it will go wrong.