EASA part 66 MODULE 9 Essay Questions

EASA part 66 module 9  Essay questions are part of the knowledge requirement set by EASA for AME. The questions are mostly straight forward. So it requires be written in points format. Read this guidance and understand how to write a effective essay answer in your exam. Click on the links to view the answers of these module 9 Human Factors Essay questions.

back to the module 9 syllabus 

  1. what are the issues related to EYE?
  2. counter measure for reducing effects of shift work?
  3. how to handle shift turnover/handover process?
  4. Impact of IT communication
  5. rules of successful communication
  6. group decision making
  7. describe in detail the effects of stress of an engineer and how environmental factors affects stress. discuss how theses affects can be minimised
  8. discuss the kind of shift handovers you know, and which would you choose? and communication between teams
  9. name two pressures that engineer subject to, how they originate and how to prevent them?
  10. describe human error in aircraft maintenance and the inspection environment, and describe how it can be minimized?
  11. there are many type of maintenance reporting schemes. Maintenance error decision making aid (MEDA) is one. Explain its implementation and how this is achieved within the company
  12.  it is important that an aircraft technician recognize the signs of fatigue. discuss the symptoms of the fatigue you might recognize in yourself and those you may notice in others. describe the factors that could create fatigue in your colleagues within a work environment?
  13. describe in detail how stress in the workplace affects the engineer in performance of his duties.in particular environmental and human factors considerations. Include corrective measures that could be employed to minimize the risk.
  14. If a major skin repair was being carried out on an aircraft and you were the team leader, and the repair was not going to be completed within your shift period, how
    would you do a shift handover for the next shift?
  15. With regard to circadian rhythms, expand on the following:
    • What does ‘circadian’ mean?
    • What is a ‘circadian rhythm’?
    • How is the body affected after a long flight over several time zones?
    • Ref. above – how can the effects be minimized?
    • What is meant by ‘post lunch low’?
    • With respect to circadian rhythms, what is meant by ‘acrophase’?
  16. You are a shift leader carrying out a major airframe repair that will not be completed during your shift. How are you going to communicate this to the incoming shift with regards to outstanding work, data and spares?
  17. What are the different types of stress encountered at the workplace, and as an employer, what are the ways to relieve stress of your employees?
  18. What are the different types of stress encountered at the workplace, and as an employer, what are the ways to relieve stress of your employees?
  19. What are the human factors effecting the maintenance?