Improper Aircraft Maintenance

Improper Aircraft Maintenance Actions

Abstract

The affects of improper aircraft maintenance on the aviation industry are severe. There have been many accidents where the root causes were bad maintenance practices. An example of one of these practices is complacency. Complacency can be attributed to technicians with much experience that think they know it all as well as companies’ lack of taking action in correcting discrepancies when employees make recommendations. Pressure from employers to fix aircraft within unrealistic timeframes has also lead to incorrect maintenance actions by promoting bad decision making. The uses of incorrect replacement parts and tools have also been practices that have caused accidents, some of which have claimed many lives. The lack of proper turnover during shift changes has also led to mistakes that have caused accidents. People are going to make mistakes because they are not perfect. However, there are ways to reduce the amount of errors they make. Well thought out training programs and good supervision will reduce the amount of faulty maintenance procedures taking place. Good two way communication between the technicians and the leadership will create a pleasant working environment and motivate technicians to perform better.

Improper Aircraft Maintenance Actions

In the history of aviation there have been many accidents. Thousands of people have lost their lives to these mishaps. Some of these accidents may have been preventable. A couple of factors that can cause accidents are maintenance faults and the environment. Nature is unpredictable and cannot be controlled. The only thing a pilot can do when it comes to nature is to train and be prepared to confront the varying situations he can face when flying like heavy rain, icing conditions, or wind shear. Maintenance errors on the other hand are preventable. Proper training and the right mindset could reduce the amount of accidents that occur as well as...