This article written by the RAeS Human Factors Group in Engineering (HFG:E) project team is an extract from the monthly magazine of the Royal Aeronautical Society, issued in September 2020.
MAINTENANCE
ATR recently updated the Maintenance Procedure to be performed following Abnormal Runway Contact at landing, including Hard Landing events. It is the opportunity to provide the highlights of these changes.
Several safety initiatives have been launched at international level to tackle safety challenges related to ground maintenance operations. ATR was informed in 2018 and 2019 of major ground incidents linked to engine run-up maintenance tests. Fortunately, no fatalities were linked to these events but major damage were reported and 3 ATR aircraft were declared beyond economical repair (hull loss). This article is about preventing the re-occurrence of such incidents by sharing best practices.
We invite you to watch the following Flight Safety theme of the ATR Connection Week.
In-service system reliability is a key contributor to maintaining safety margins hence the summary provided in 2018.
The power of data ! While focusing on three topics ATPCS dynamic test, dual inputs and decelerated approaches, we highlight the power of data to analyse trends before more serious events ocurr.
We provide recommendations to avoid spurious engine fire warnings during descent. We extended the presentation to consider the benefits of standardised approaches.
To return your aircraft safely to service following an exceedance event we focus on "Identify, Inform, Inspect."
ATR promotes Flight Data Monitoring as a key part of your safety management system.
In-service powerplant reliability is a key contributor to maintaining safety margins hence the summary provided in 2018.
