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JAN-FEB 2018

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FROM THE FA A 38 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY TAPES stands for five critical areas that affect the FFP challenge. T represents the kind of FFP errors that are made during a given maintenance task. A stands for actor, everything about the person who is using the procedure. P stands for the procedure itself. E refers to the physical environment in which the procedures are used. Finally, S refers to social including all of the operational and cultural charac- teristics of the work location and/or the total organization. AEG focused TAPES not only on the maintenance personnel using the procedure but also procedure developers. NEXT FA A ACTIONS ON FFP The work related to FFP is endless. That is due to the nature of the aviation main- tenance environment and culture. First, FAA will get all the reports published. The writers and editors are keenly aware of at least two separate and different audiences for this FFP research. One audience is the research community, who wants to see the data collection, how it was analyzed, and how it can be transferred to other R&D; and to applied solutions. The FAA technical reports will satisfy that audience. The most important audience is the users/writers of technical procedures. FAA is aware that mechanics know the regulations and the importance of using the written technical procedures. However, the practical products from the research project must alter daily attitude and behav- ior about explicit use of the procedures. That change must permeate the culture of maintenance from the top executive to the new hire. FFP is not a technical issue. It is a culture issue about attitude and commitment. Our next deliverable will be part two. At press time we are building a training system that focuses on the culture of following procedures. We'll supplement the web-based training system with job cards and workplace signage as a constant reminder to all. We proceed with full knowledge that changing the culture of FPP won't be easy. However, we are certain that the next step in our continu- ing safety efforts centers on following the procedures. Stay tuned in 2018! The author acknowledges all who contributed to this project including but not limited to the FAA Civil Aeromedical Institute Human Factors Division, the Cherokee CRC, the Applied Ergonomics Group, the 160 mechanics and supervisors, and their eight companies. Contact us today: (888) 510-0389 www.jsiaircraftmaintenancestands.com Contact us today: (888) 510-0389 www.jsiaircraftmaintenancestands.com Custom designed fall protection equipment to pr o te c t your m ost valuable inve stm ent s. OSHA SAFETY FIRST As your Honeywell Authorized Service Centre, TAE Aerospace has the complete range of services and support you need to maintain a safe, reliable and efficient TPE331 engine fleet. We are proud to provide aircraŌ owners and operators across North America with the highest Australian standards of quality and safety in TPE331 engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, combined with local delivery and support. To start a conversaƟon about beƩer performance from your TPE331 engine, contact Mario Chavez – your local TAE Aerospace representaƟve. You can also view our wide range of Honeywell-approved TPE331 services online at www.taeaerospace.com Call +1 706.993.0898 or email mario.chavez@taeaerospace.com Superior performance from your TPE331 engine AviationPros.com/company/12235134 AviationPros.com/company/12394320

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