Maintenance and Mechanics

MAINTENANCE & MECHANICS

Lifesaving nuts-and-bolts knowledge

• Offers case studies that illustrate mechanics survival skills for takeoff, landing, and flight problems
• Provides workable solutions for aircraft malfunctions
• Describes the most common deadly communications errors between pilots and mechanics
• Increases the safety factor in your performance with procedures, paperwork, and equipment

The most effective aviation safety tools available, CONTROLLING PILOT ERROR guides offer you expert protection against the causes of up to 80% of aviation accidents—pilot mistakes. Each title provides:

• Related case studies
• Valuable "save yourself" techniques and safety tips
• Clear and concise analysis of error sets

• BEST FOR PILOTS
• BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE—INCREASE YOUR CONFIDENCE—SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS—LEARN LIFESAVING TIPS

Contents

• Chapter 1: Introduction.
• Chapter 2: Problems with MEL (Minimum Equipment List).
• Chapter 3: Illegal and/or Unsafe Flight Due to Excessive Pressure for On-Time Departure.
• Chapter 4: Illegal or Unsafe Flight Due to Improper Maintenance Paperwork.
• Chapter 5: Missed Checklist or Preflight Items.
• Chapter 6: Flight Crew Misunderstandings of Aircraft Systems Resulting in Illegal and/or Unsafe Flight.
• Chapter 7: Flight Crew Not Familiar with or Not Using Proper Abnormal or Emergency Procedures.
• Chapter 8: Flight Crew Not Checking with Maintenance When Discrepancy Exists.
• Chapter 9: Disagreements Between Flight Crew and Maintenance and/or Management.
• Chapter 10: Summary and Final Discussion.
• Appendix: Typical Turbine-Powered Airline Aircraft and Its Systems.