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What is the primary function of ailerons in an aircraft?
What is the primary function of ailerons in an aircraft?
Where are ailerons usually located on an aircraft?
Where are ailerons usually located on an aircraft?
What happens when a pilot moves the ailerons during flight?
What happens when a pilot moves the ailerons during flight?
In which part of the wing are ailerons built into?
In which part of the wing are ailerons built into?
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What is the primary purpose of ailerons on an aircraft?
What is the primary purpose of ailerons on an aircraft?
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Where are ailerons usually located on an aircraft?
Where are ailerons usually located on an aircraft?
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What effect does moving the ailerons during flight have on the aircraft?
What effect does moving the ailerons during flight have on the aircraft?
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In which part of the wing are ailerons built into?
In which part of the wing are ailerons built into?
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In the Swiss Cheese Model, what do the holes in the cheese represent?
In the Swiss Cheese Model, what do the holes in the cheese represent?
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What is the aim of each department/activity within an organisation in relation to the 'Swiss Cheese' analogy?
What is the aim of each department/activity within an organisation in relation to the 'Swiss Cheese' analogy?
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Why is it mentioned in the text that human error cannot be totally eradicated?
Why is it mentioned in the text that human error cannot be totally eradicated?
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What does the text suggest about errors that are not identified at the source?
What does the text suggest about errors that are not identified at the source?
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What is the typical consequence for an engineer who is considered at fault for an error in an airline's maintenance system?
What is the typical consequence for an engineer who is considered at fault for an error in an airline's maintenance system?
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Why does the text emphasize on not confusing errors from the bad effects of errors?
Why does the text emphasize on not confusing errors from the bad effects of errors?
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According to the passage, who is considered to be responsible for latent failures?
According to the passage, who is considered to be responsible for latent failures?
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What are considered active failures according to the passage?
What are considered active failures according to the passage?
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Who is responsible for catching the consequences of active failures, as per the passage?
Who is responsible for catching the consequences of active failures, as per the passage?
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What is the result when an active failure occurs in conjunction with a breach in the defences, according to the passage?
What is the result when an active failure occurs in conjunction with a breach in the defences, according to the passage?
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According to the passage, who are considered to be responsible for errors or violations that have a direct and immediate effect on the system?
According to the passage, who are considered to be responsible for errors or violations that have a direct and immediate effect on the system?
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What is the role of technical writers in relation to latent failures according to the passage?
What is the role of technical writers in relation to latent failures according to the passage?
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According to the passage, what are latent failures attributed to?
According to the passage, what are latent failures attributed to?
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Who are considered to be responsible for catching the consequences of latent failures, as per the passage?
Who are considered to be responsible for catching the consequences of latent failures, as per the passage?
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What is the role of engineers in relation to active failures according to the passage?
What is the role of engineers in relation to active failures according to the passage?
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What is considered as latent failure according to the passage?
What is considered as latent failure according to the passage?
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Study Notes
Ailerons in Aviation
- Ailerons are control surfaces that facilitate roll motion, enabling an aircraft to bank left or right.
- Typically located on the outer trailing edges of wings.
- When pilots move ailerons, one side of the wing generates more lift, causing the aircraft to tilt in that direction.
- Ailerons are integrated into the wing's structure, towards the tips.
Swiss Cheese Model
- In the Swiss Cheese Model, holes represent vulnerabilities or weaknesses in a system that could lead to failure.
- Each department or activity aims to close these holes to enhance safety and prevent errors.
- Human error is inevitable, as complete eradication is unrealistic due to various influencing factors.
- Unidentified errors at the source can propagate, leading to potential mishaps within the system.
Consequences of Errors in Aviation
- Engineers deemed responsible for maintenance errors may face disciplinary actions, including job penalties.
- Distinction between errors and their consequences is crucial; errors themselves may not directly lead to adverse outcomes.
- Latent failures are often systemic issues that can remain hidden until they manifest as problems.
- Active failures, such as immediate operational mistakes, can be identified and addressed more readily than latent ones.
Responsibility and Prevention
- Engineers are typically responsible for addressing active failures through proper maintenance and checks.
- The responsibility for catching latent failure consequences falls on higher management and systematic controls.
- Technical writers play a role in clarifying processes and mitigating misunderstandings that contribute to latent failures.
- Direct and immediate errors that impact the system are primarily the responsibility of frontline operators.
Overall Impact
- The interplay between active and latent failures, if coinciding with a breakdown in safety defenses, can lead to critical incidents.
- A comprehensive understanding of both error types and their management is crucial for maintaining aviation safety.
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Learn about the operation and effect of ailerons, the primary flight control surfaces that move the aircraft about the longitudinal axis, causing it to roll. Understand their location, structure, and function in aircraft control.
