The task must be performed with a committed attitude, in accordance with appropriate data and acceptable methods, techniques, and practices that are industry acceptable. The mechanic must perform without pressures, stresses, and distractions, re-inspect work, properly record work performed, and perform operational checks. The mechanic must also be willing to sign for work performed and be willing to fly in the aircraft upon approval for return to service.
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In spite of having measures in place to mitigate human error in aviation, there is still a major amount of incidents that involve human error. A Quantas plane flew from Darwin to Brisbane with a rag over a power generator, left on the generator during a maintenance inspection (Airline worker killed at N.C. airport, Aug, 9, 2007). The rag on the generator had set off fire alarms while the plane was still on the ground. The APU was investigated on the outside, but not on the inside, and returned to service when nothing was found. Further investigation found the rag on the inside of the APU. In Brazil, pilots were told the runway was wet and slippery, but they did not use spoilers and no braking equipment was activated on touchdown. The plane runoff the runway and impacted a hangar, killing 199 people. Investigation showed that in spite of pilots trying to slow the craft, landing was not aborted. Further investigation showed the right thrust reverser was inoperative at the time of the incident.
In Dublin, Ireland, a cargo door seal was installed incorrectly indicating a number one engine bleed problem with no reference to a pressurization problem. In flight the cabin pressurization kept climbing. After investigation, it was found the incorrect installation of the cargo door seal resulted in a pressurization leak through the unsealed door. In Lexington, Kentucky, non-pertinent conversations during a critical phase led an aircraft down an incorrect runway causing a crash. The conversations were prohibited by federal "sterile cockpit" regulations and Comair guidelines. The runway was unlit and dark, killing 49 people. The air controller had only two hours of sleep in the 24 preceding hours.
American Airlines was cited with $231,000 in fines for 22 significant safety violation, including six...
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