CAP 716 - Aviation Maintenance Human Factors (EASA Part-145) by CAA
CAP 716, also known as "Aviation Maintenance Human Factors (EASA Part-145)," is a comprehensive guidebook that provides detailed information on human factors in the context of aviation maintenance. This book is recommended for the following DGCA / EASA
- Module 9 HUMAN FACTORS
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The book is divided into 10 chapters, each covering a specific topic related to human factors in aviation maintenance.
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of human factors and their importance in aviation maintenance. It also covers the regulatory framework that governs human factors in aviation maintenance and the relationship between human factors and safety.
Chapter 2: Human Performance and Limitations
This chapter covers the various factors that affect human performance in aviation maintenance, including physiological factors, psychological factors, and environmental factors. It also discusses the limitations of human performance and the impact of fatigue on performance.
Chapter 3: Communication
This chapter covers the importance of communication in aviation maintenance and the different types of communication used. It also discusses the barriers to effective communication and the strategies for improving communication.
Chapter 4: Human Error
This chapter covers the different types of human error in aviation maintenance, including slips, lapses, mistakes, and violations. It also discusses the causes of human error and the strategies for reducing the risk of human error.
Chapter 5: Organizational Factors
This chapter covers the various organizational factors that affect human performance in aviation maintenance, including leadership, culture, and workload. It also discusses the impact of organizational factors on safety and the strategies for improving organizational factors.
Chapter 6: Teamwork
This chapter covers the importance of teamwork in aviation maintenance and the different types of teams that are involved in aviation maintenance. It also discusses the barriers to effective teamwork and the strategies for improving teamwork.
Chapter 7: Procedures and Documentation
This chapter covers the importance of procedures and documentation in aviation maintenance and the different types of procedures and documentation used. It also discusses the importance of following procedures and documentation and the strategies for improving procedures and documentation.
Chapter 8: Training and Qualification
This chapter covers the importance of training and qualification in aviation maintenance and the different types of training and qualification programs available. It also discusses the importance of ongoing training and the strategies for improving training and qualification.
Chapter 9: Safety Management Systems
This chapter covers the importance of safety management systems in aviation maintenance and the different components of a safety management system. It also discusses the importance of continuous improvement and the strategies for improving safety management systems.
Chapter 10: Human Factors in Maintenance Error Investigations
This chapter covers the importance of investigating maintenance errors and the different types of investigation methods used. It also discusses the role of human factors in maintenance error investigations and the strategies for improving maintenance error investigations.
In conclusion, CAP 716 provides a comprehensive guide to human factors in aviation maintenance, covering a range of topics including communication, human error, organizational factors, teamwork, procedures and documentation, training and qualification, safety management systems, and maintenance error investigations. It is a valuable resource for aviation professionals seeking to improve safety and reduce the risk of maintenance errors, particularly those involved in EASA Part-145 maintenance activities
