AME Human Factors in Maintenance 2

Question 1

In James Reason's error classification, a technician who intends to torque a bolt but forgets to do so after being interrupted has committed which type of error?

Accepted Answer

Lapse

Answer

A lapse is a memory failure in which an intended action is forgotten, often after an interruption.

Question 2

What does the PEAR model used in aviation maintenance human factors stand for?

Accepted Answer

People, Environment, Actions, Resources

Answer

PEAR (People, Environment, Actions, Resources) is the FAA-endorsed framework for looking at human factors in maintenance.

Question 3

Under the OSHA occupational noise standard, at what 8-hour time-weighted average does an employer have to start a hearing conservation program?

Accepted Answer

85 dBA

Answer

OSHA sets the action level for a hearing conservation program at an 85 dBA 8-hour TWA, and the permissible exposure limit at 90 dBA.

Question 4

In the SHELL model, the 'L-E' interface describes the relationship between the technician and what?

Accepted Answer

The working environment, such as lighting, noise and temperature

Answer

In SHELL, E stands for Environment, so the L-E interface covers how physical conditions affect the person at the center.

Question 5

A technician signs off a task as complete because 'we always do it this way,' even though the method differs from the maintenance manual. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A routine violation driven by a group norm

Answer

Routinely departing from approved procedures because of an accepted shop practice is a routine violation reinforced by a negative norm.

AME - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Practice Test

AME - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Practice Test

AME Human Factors in Maintenance 2