This training course is based on the scenario of an actual aircraft accident that resulted in fatal consequences. The fatal consequences were the result of maintenance performance failures. This course emphasizes how failing to follow procedures and human factor influences can lead to improper maintenance techniques. This course will provide preventative measures that, when used, will help you mitigate these risks. The training is applicable to any aviation maintenance technician. Whether you work on small aircraft or large air carriers, this training module will benefit every professional aviation maintenance technician.
The objective of this course is to provide the Aviation Maintenance Technician:
A review of the applicable Title 14 Code of Federal Aviation Regulations regarding YOUR responsibilities and requirements when performing aircraft maintenance.
Introduction, review, and familiarization of the “Maintenance Personal Minimums” Checklist……… “The PMC”
Explanation, recognition, understanding, and effects of the Dirty Dozen which are 12 common human errors in maintenance and how to minimize them when performing tasks.
How to be better prepared and guard against the consequences from failure to follow procedures while performing maintenance.
The videos and photos of personnel and aircraft used in this training product are for illustration/education purposes only and have no connection to the accident scenario used in this product.
This course is presented as an interactive Flash video with voice narration. If you do not already have the Flash plug-in, you will be prompted to complete a short install before viewing the course.
If for some reason you cannot view the flash version of the course, you may refer to the text only version by clicking on the link provided at the bottom of this page..
There are practice questions throughout the course which you will need to answer before progressing through the course; these questions however will not be graded.
After reviewing the course you will be ready to take the "Course Exam." 100% is required to receive credit for the course.
If for any reason you are unable to finish the course, you may return at any time and navigate to the chapter and page where you left off.
To receive appropriate course credit for this course you must:
- Have an account on FAASafety.gov
- Be logged into that account
- Be enrolled in the course
- You must visit each chapter of the course, using the navigation bars at the top or bottom of each screen, and complete all the course material found on each.
NOTE: Some links may take you to other sites or open windows on top of the course window. You will need to return to this course on FAASafety.gov to complete the exam. This might be as simple as closing all the additional windows. However, you may find it necessary to return to FAASafety.gov, log in again, and then "continue" the course from the Course List.
- Upon completion of the review section the button will turn blue indicating you are ready to start the examination. Upon successful completion of the exam you are given the appropriate course credit automatically.