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Risk management

Management of a system failure.

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Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 11-16
Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › System Malfunctions › Antitorque System Failure
inspections, many system and equipment failures can be eliminated. Certain malfunctions or failures can be traced to some error on the part of the pilot; therefore, appropriate flying techniques and use of threat and error management may help to prevent…
Risk Management Handbook p. 3-4
Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Leading Accident Causes
CFIT), system component failure of the powerplant (SCF-PP), and fuel-related issues. These causes often signify the final result of a chain of events. However, an in-depth analysis of these accidents will often reveal inadequate risk management ... Examples of loss of control scenarios include continued VFR into IMC, wake turbulence upsets, thunderstorm encounters, instrument failure, improper aircraft loading, loss of outside references during flight at night or over water, and conditions that exceed the pilot’s capability…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 10-6
Chapter 10: Teaching Practical Risk Management during Flight Instruction › Common Flight Instruction Risks › Environmental Risks
Aircraft Risks Aircraft used in flight instruction may not always be under…
Risk Management Handbook p. 7-3
Chapter 7: Automation & Flight Path Management › Failure to Anticipate, Act, & Verify
Failure to Anticipate, Act, & Verify Automation offers increased safety with enhanced situational…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. G-29
Glossary › Pilot’s Operating Handbook/Airplane Flight Manual
Stress management. The personal analysis of the kinds of stress experienced while flying, the application of appropriate stress assessment tools, and other coping mechanisms. Structural icing. The accumulation of ice on the exterior of the aircraft. Sublimation. Process by which ... electronic navigation system used by military aircraft, providing both distance and direction information. Takeoff decision speed (V1). Per 14 CFR section 23.51: “the calibrated airspeed on the ground at which, as a result of engine failure or other reasons…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 1-2-11
Chapter 1. Air Navigation › Section 2. Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and Area Navigation (RNAV) › 1-2-4. Recognizing, Mitigating, and Adapting to GPS Jamming and/or Spoofing
intended flight path, autotuning will not select the nearby NAVAID). 8. Unanticipated position-dependent flight management system effects (e.g., erroneous insufficient fuel indication). 9. Failure or degradation of Air Traffic Management (ATM) infrastructure and its associated systems reliant…