RISK MANAGEMENT OF AIRCRAFT CRITICAL SURFACE INSPECTION, VOL 1 OF 3: METHODOLOGY FOR EVALUATING COMPARATIVE RISKS

Evaluates the comparative risks of conducting pre-takeoff inspection based primarily on visual observation, point detector systems, or remote detection sensors. A methodology to evaluate the comparative risks was developed and applied using limited currently available data. Deficiencies in the data are identified and collection of additional data to complete the analysis is recommended. Current regulations, airline procedures, sensor systems, and the effect of de-icing fluid failure on aerodynamic performance and the likelihood of an accident are reviewed. Risk analysis trees are developed and fluid failure progression data are analyzed to determine the risks. The study also includes surveys of Canadian and U.S. pilots regarding clean wing inspection procedures, de-icing frequencies, and their assessment of fluid failure.

• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Development Centre

  Complexe Guy Favreau, 200 Dorchester Blvd West, Suite 601
  Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1X4,   Canada 

  Sypher-Mueller International

  220 Laurier Street, Suite 500
  Ottawa K1P 5Z9,   Canada 
• Authors:
  • Biggs, D C
  • Hamilton, G B
• Publication Date: 1997

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 228 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Aircraft pilotage; Airport runways; Crash risk forecasting; Deicing; Detection and identification systems; Detectors; Fluid dynamics; Inspection; Pavement performance; Pavement surface course; Risk analysis; Risk management
• Geographic Terms: Canada
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Pavements; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00763451
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 21 1999 12:00AM