WHAT IS THE HUMAN FACTOR ELEMENT WHICH AFFECT THE

PERFORMANCE OF THE ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN? EXPLAIN

1. Based on (National Transportation Safety Board, 1989, p.5) the major part of upper
crown skin and structure of the section 43 departed in flight causing explosive
decompression of the cabin. NTSB stated that the explosive decompression in this case
leads to violent expansion and noise from cabin air released under pressure rather than
the effect of a chemical explosive device. The damage area also extended from aft main
cabin entrance door, rearwards about 18 feet to the area just forward of the wing and
from left side at the cabin floor level to the right side window level. The airplane was
worth at an estimated cost of 5 million US dollars. As a result of accident it was
determined as damaged beyond economic repair and was dismantled and sold in scraps
and parts. The visual illustrations of the damage are depicted below in the figures.
2. In practically every accident, human factors play a significant role. The term "human
factor" refers to any factor that has to do with humans. The human element of the
aviation system is the most adaptable, versatile, and important component, yet it is also
the most susceptible variables that may have a negative impact on its performance
Many people have died over the years because to human performance and limitations,
an accident occurred. a comprehension considering human strengths and limitations
that can be predicted, as well as the application of this knowledge. Human Factors is
mostly concerned with comprehension. There are a total of twelve preconditions for
human mistake, or conditions that can operate as antecedents to human error to
mishaps or events.
3. One of them is "Lack of Awareness," which is defined as an inability to recognize all of
the things that are going on around you. A result of a decision or a lack of foresight In
most cases, an AME will repeat the same task throughout his career. As a result,
technicians are more likely to become vigilant and develop a lack of awareness. They
don't think it's necessary to consult a maintenance manual or ask others to look for
problems. The main factor was the failure of the Aloha Airlines maintenance program to
detect the presence of significant disbonding and fatigue damage.
4. Contributing causes were the failure of Aloha Airlines management to supervise
properly its maintenance forces. The failure of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
to properly evaluate the Aloha Airlines maintenance program, and to assess the airlines
inspection and quality control deficiencies. The failure of the FAA to require
Airworthiness Directive AD 87.21-08 inspection of all the lap joints proposed by Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin SB 737.53A1039; and the lack of a complete terminating action
(neither generated by Boeing nor required by the FAA) after the discovery of early
production difficulties in the Boeing 737 cold bond lap joint which resulted in low bond
durability, corrosion, and premature fatigue cracking.