CFC Crew Resource Management & Communication Flashcards
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What does the TEM model stand for in aviation safety?
Answer: Threat and Error Management
TEM (Threat and Error Management) is a framework for proactively identifying and managing threats and errors before they produce unsafe outcomes.
In the TEM framework, what is a 'threat'?
Answer: An event or error originating outside the crew that increases operational complexity
A threat is an event outside the crew's direct control that increases the complexity of the operation and must be managed.
What is 'situational awareness' (SA) in aviation?
Answer: The perception, comprehension, and projection of elements affecting the flight
Situational awareness is the perception of environmental elements, understanding of their meaning, and projection of their future status affecting the flight.
Which of the following is a common cause of situational awareness breakdown?
Answer: Channelized attention — fixating on one problem while ignoring other threats
Channelized attention, or fixation on a single issue, causes crews to lose awareness of other developing threats.
What is an 'undesired aircraft state' (UAS) in the TEM framework?
Answer: A position, speed, attitude, or configuration that reduces safety margins
An undesired aircraft state is any position, speed, attitude, or configuration that reduces safety margins and requires correction.
What technique do crews use to verify critical actions during high-risk phases of flight?
Answer: Challenge-and-response checklists with verbal callouts
Challenge-and-response checklists with callouts ensure both crew members verify critical actions are completed during high-risk phases.