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  • 14 CFR § 117.3 Definitions.

    safely operate an aircraft or perform safety-related duties. Fatigue risk management system (FRMS) means a management system for a certificate holder to use to mitigate the effects of fatigue in its particular operations. It is a data-driven process ... systematic method used to continuously monitor and manage safety risks associated with fatigue-related error. Fit for duty means physiologically and mentally prepared and capable of performing assigned duties at the highest degree of safety…

  • Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Risk and Resource Management › Resource Management

    certified as an instrument flight rules (IFR) pilot. 3. Delay the flight. 4. Cancel the flight. 5. Drive. Resource Management Familiarity with crew resource management (CRM) and single-pilot resource management (SRM) enables a crew or pilot to manage ... often. The focus of SRM is on the single-pilot operation. SRM integrates the following: ⦁ Situational Awareness ⦁ Human Resource Management ⦁ Task Management ⦁ Aeronautical Decision-making (ADM) Situational Awareness Situational awareness is the accurate perception of operational and environmental factors that…

  • Chapter 14: Human Factors › The “Dirty Dozen” › Fatigue

    Fatigue Fatigue is a major human factor that has contributed to many maintenance errors resulting in accidents. [Figure 14-23] Fatigue can be mental or physical in nature. Emotional fatigue also exists and affects mental and physical performance. A person ... said to be fatigued when a reduction or impairment in any of the following occurs: cognitive ability, decision-making, reaction time, coordination, speed, strength, or balance. Fatigue reduces alertness and often reduces a person’s ability to focus…