Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › I. General › Task L. Human Factors

AM.I.L.R3

Risk management

Non-invasive, condition-monitoring technologies.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 17-2
Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Obtaining a Medical Certificate
control of nervous system function(s) without satisfactory explanation of cause However, this list includes only the mandatory disqualifying conditions. There are many other medical conditions that fall into the General Medical Condition section of the regulations that are considered ... disqualifying even though they are not stated in the regulations. Conditions such as cancer, kidney stones, neurologic and neuromuscular conditions including Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis, certain blood disorders, and other conditions that may progress over time require review…
Standard Operating Procedures and Pilot Monitoring Duties for Flight Deck Crewmembers p. 6-2
Chapter 6. Pilot Monitoring › 6.3.6 Pilot Performance
flightpath management are not well matched to human information processing characteristics. 6.3.5 Training. Training may overlook the importance of monitoring and how to do it effectively. Lack of emphasis on monitoring may occur in training and evaluation. 6.3.6 Pilot Performance ... High workload, distraction, and inattention can all lead to monitoring errors. In addition, human performance limitations should be acknowledged as potential challenges for effective monitoring. The human brain has difficulty with sustained vigilance and has quite limited ability to multitask…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 10-68
Chapter 10: Aircraft Systems › Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) › Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM)
Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) The pilot’s workload on all aircraft includes continuous monitoring of the flight instruments and the sky outside of the aircraft. It also includes vigilant scrutiny for proper operation of the engine and airframe systems ... transport category aircraft, this can mean monitoring numerous gauges in addition to maneuvering the aircraft. The electronic centralized aircraft monitoring (ECAM) system is designed to assist with this duty. The basic concept behind ECAM (and other monitoring systems) is automatic…