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Steve Bentley MD of SAS (www.sassofia.com) discusses the various areas where the Maintenance Planning Process was able to become a precursor contributing to potential maintenance EASA commissioned a “Study on the need for a common worksheet/work card system” to evaluate the impact of maintenance documentation on the Human Factor concern. (Specifications N°: EASA/2006/OP/25 On demand…

Preparation for Entry into the Fuel Tank It is most important to ensure that all persons who are engaged in the process of Fuel Tank Entry are fully trained on all aspects of the following information to ensure that all precautions are taken and all risks minimised. Steps which must be taken include the following:…

Sofema Aviation Services considers human factors within an Aviation Maintenance Planning environment. Aviation Maintenance Planning Introduction Whilst currently (October 2018) EASA does not mandate the obligation to ensure CAMO & Maintenance Planning Staff receive HF training, the reality is that the potential for Human Factor Error knows no bounds and it is just as likely…

Primary Hazards related to Fuel Tank Working There are a number of potential hazards which fuel-tank maintenance personnel may experience whilst engaged in Fuel Tank Work, however, the 2 primary hazards are: a) Chemical. b) Physical. Considering Chemical Hazards and their Consequences – Fuel Off course the most commonly recognized hazard is the jet fuel…