Boeing MEDA Considerations – Latent Conditions vs. Active Failures

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) looks at the implications of Latent & Active Failures related to MEDA Investigations. Definitions (simplified) Active Failures: Front-line deviations that directly precede the event-slips, lapses, mistakes, or rule violations at the point of work (e.g., step omitted, wrong torque, cross-mated connector). Latent Conditions: Hidden system weaknesses that sit in the background…




