24 Questions
What is the primary function of ailerons in an aircraft?
Rolling the aircraft
Where are ailerons usually located on an aircraft?
On the outboard trailing edge of each wing
What happens when a pilot moves the ailerons during flight?
The aircraft rolls to the left or right
In which part of the wing are ailerons built into?
Trailing edge of the wing
What is the primary purpose of ailerons on an aircraft?
To move the aircraft about the longitudinal axis
Where are ailerons usually located on an aircraft?
On the outboard trailing edge of each wing
What effect does moving the ailerons during flight have on the aircraft?
It causes the aircraft to roll
In which part of the wing are ailerons built into?
Outboard trailing edge
In the Swiss Cheese Model, what do the holes in the cheese represent?
Inadequate defences within an organisation
What is the aim of each department/activity within an organisation in relation to the 'Swiss Cheese' analogy?
To turn their slice of 'Swiss Cheese' into a slice of best 'Farmhouse Cheddar'
Why is it mentioned in the text that human error cannot be totally eradicated?
Because errors are a fixed part of the human condition
What does the text suggest about errors that are not identified at the source?
They are usually rectified by subsequent 'slices' in the system
What is the typical consequence for an engineer who is considered at fault for an error in an airline's maintenance system?
Reprimand or further training
Why does the text emphasize on not confusing errors from the bad effects of errors?
To emphasize the learning value of errors
According to the passage, who is considered to be responsible for latent failures?
Supervisors and managers
What are considered active failures according to the passage?
Errors or violations that have a direct and immediate effect on the system
Who is responsible for catching the consequences of active failures, as per the passage?
Engineers themselves or the defences, barriers, and safeguards built into the maintenance system
What is the result when an active failure occurs in conjunction with a breach in the defences, according to the passage?
A more serious incident occurs
According to the passage, who are considered to be responsible for errors or violations that have a direct and immediate effect on the system?
Engineers working on the aircraft
What is the role of technical writers in relation to latent failures according to the passage?
Writing procedures for tasks with which they are not totally familiar
According to the passage, what are latent failures attributed to?
Absence or weaknesses of defences, barriers, and safeguards in the system
Who are considered to be responsible for catching the consequences of latent failures, as per the passage?
Engineers themselves or the defences, barriers, and safeguards built into the maintenance system
What is the role of engineers in relation to active failures according to the passage?
Catching the consequences of active failures
What is considered as latent failure according to the passage?
Failures due to decisions made by supervisors and managers
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.
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