FAA AMT Handbook
The FAA AMT Handbook is the handbook for aviation maintenance technicians that has been developed and distributed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Its Chapter 14 is called Human Factors.
Contents
Chapter 14. Human Factors
Introduction
Why are human conditions, such as fatigue, complacency, and stress, so important in aviation maintenance? These conditions, along with many others, are called human factors. Human factors directly cause or contribute to many aviation accidents. It is universally agreed that 80 percent of maintenance errors involve human factors. If they are not detected, they can cause events, worker injuries, wasted time, and even accidents.
What is Human Factors
History of Human Factors
The PEAR Model
Human Error
- This section discusses human errors in details and provides the readers with examples and recommendations.
The "Dirty Dozen"
- This section discusses the Dirty Dozen of Human Factors in details and provides the readers with examples and recommendations.
Availability
The Handbook is available at https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aircraft/
