Safety Management Systems with Human Factors, EWIS TG 3, 4 & 5, and Fuel Tank Safety Initial Course

This joint Safety Management Systems with Human Factors, EWIS TG 3, 4 & 5, and Fuel Tank Safety Initial Training course complies with EASA AMC 2 145.A.30(e), AMC 20-21, AMC 20-22, FAR 25 Subpart H, and FAA AC 120-97A. It is suitable for:

• Post-holders, managers, and supervisors
• Certifying staff, technicians, and mechanics
• Technical support personnel such as planners, engineers, technical records staff, Quality Control/Assurance staff
• Specialised service staff
• Human Factors staff and trainers
• Store department staff, purchasing department staff
• Ground equipment operators
• Contract staff in the above categories

This course aims to make mandatory training engaging and relevant by incorporating up-to-date incidents and accidents, rather than focusing on outdated historical events. It ensures participants have the essential knowledge required for maintaining compliance and enhancing safety within aviation environments.

Syllabus for Initial Safety Management Systems with Human Factors Training

General/Introduction to Safety Management and Human Factors

• Need to address safety management and human factors
• Statistics
• Incidents

Safety Risk Management

• Hazard identification
• Safety risk assessment
• Risk mitigation and management
• Effectiveness of safety risk management

Safety Culture/Organisational Factors

• Justness/trust
• Commitment to safety
• Adaptability
• Awareness
• Behaviour
• Information

Human Error

• Error models and theories
• Types of errors in maintenance tasks
• Violations
• Implications of errors
• Avoiding and managing errors
• Human reliability

Human Performance & Limitations

• Vision
• Hearing
• Information-processing
• Attention and perception
• Situational awareness
• Memory
• Claustrophobia and physical access
• Motivation
• Fitness/health
• Stress
• Workload management
• Fatigue
• Alcohol, medication, drugs
• Physical work
• Repetitive tasks/complacency

Environment

• Peer pressure
• Stressors
• Time pressure and deadlines
• Workload
• Shift work
• Noise and fumes
• Illumination
• Climate and temperature
• Motion and vibration
• Complex systems
• Other hazards in the workplace
• Lack of manpower
• Distractions and interruptions

Procedures, Information, Tools and Practices

• Visual inspection
• Work logging and recording
• Procedure – practice/mismatch/norms
• Technical documentation – access and quality
• Critical maintenance tasks and error-capturing methods (independent inspection, reinspection, etc.)

Communication

• Shift/task handover
• Dissemination of information
• Cultural differences

Teamwork

• Responsibility
• Management, supervision, and leadership
• Decision-making

Professionalism and Integrity

• Keeping up to date; currency
• Avoiding error-provoking behaviour
• Assertiveness

Organisation’s Safety Programme

• Safety policy and objectives, just culture principles
• Reporting errors and hazards, internal safety reporting scheme
• Investigation process
• Action to address problems
• Feedback and safety promotion

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a thorough understanding of human factors, safety management practices, and safety culture within aviation environments. They will be equipped to enhance safety performance, prevent errors, and contribute effectively to organisational safety initiatives.

Syllabus for EWIS TG 3, 4 & 5 Initial Training

Module A – General Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Practices

• Know or demonstrate safe handling of aeroplane electrical systems, line replaceable units (LRU), tooling, troubleshooting procedures, and electrical measurement.

1. Safety practices
2. Electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS) device handling and protection
3. LRU replacement general practices

Module B – Wiring Practices Documentation

• Know or demonstrate the construction and navigation of the applicable aeroplane wiring system overhaul or practices manual.

8. Standard wiring practices manual structure/overview
9. Chapter cross-reference index
10. Important data and tables
11. Wiring diagram manuals
12. Other documentation as applicable

Module C – Inspection

• Know the different types of inspections, human factors in inspections, zonal areas, and typical damages.

13. General visual inspection (GVI), detailed inspection (DET), special detailed inspection (SDI), and zonal inspection, and their criteria and standards
14. Human factors in inspection
15. Zonal areas of inspection
16. Wiring system damage

Module D – Housekeeping

• Know the contamination sources, materials, cleaning, and protection procedures.

17. Aeroplane external contamination sources
18. Aeroplane internal contamination sources
19. Other contamination sources
20. Contamination protection planning
21. Protection during aeroplane maintenance and repair
22. Cleaning processes

Module E – Wire

• Know or demonstrate the correct identification of different wire types, their inspection criteria, damage tolerance, repair, and preventative maintenance procedures.

23. Wire identification, type, and construction
24. Insulation qualities and damage limits
25. Inspection criteria and standards for wire and wire bundles
26. Wire bundle installation practices
27. Typical damage and areas found (aeroplane specific)
28. Maintenance and repair procedures
29. Sleeving
30. Unused wires – termination and storage
31. Electrical bonding and grounds

Module F – Connective Devices

• Know or demonstrate the procedures to identify, inspect, and find the correct repair for typical types of connective devices found on the applicable aeroplane.

32. General connector types and identification
33. Cautions and protections
34. Visual inspection procedures
35. Typical damage found
36. Repair procedures

Syllabus for Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) Initial Training

Phase 1 – Awareness

• The student will be made aware of the basic elements of fuel tank safety issues through descriptions of the historical background and the elements requiring safety consideration.
• Be able to use typical terms.

Phase 2

• The course includes:
  • A short background showing examples of FTS accidents and incidents
  • Description of the concept of fuel tank safety and CDCCL
  • Examples of manufacturers’ documents showing CDCCL items
  • Typical examples of FTS defects
  • Examples of TC holders’ repair data
  • Examples of maintenance instructions for inspection

Upon completion of the Fuel Tank Safety training, students will:

• Have knowledge of the history of fuel tank safety issues, FAA regulations (SFAR 88), and EASA requirements.
• Understand concepts to prevent explosions, including ignition source prevention and flammability reduction.
• Be able to identify components or parts subject to FTS from manufacturer’s documentation.
• Understand the implications of SFAR 88 and JAA INT POL 25/12, and how these affect aircraft maintenance and safety.

This joint course ensures that participants are well-prepared to maintain compliance with critical safety regulations and contribute to the safe and effective maintenance of aircraft systems.