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What was the main malfunction experienced by the Airbus A320 during landing?
What was the main malfunction experienced by the Airbus A320 during landing?
- Failure of both thrust reversers (correct)
- Autopilot failure
- Engine shutdown
- Landing gear malfunction
What did the cockpit crew receive indicating a failure?
What did the cockpit crew receive indicating a failure?
- Flight instrumentation alerts
- Landing gear fault messages
- Access door warnings
- ECAM messages (correct)
Which maintenance error was primarily responsible for the thrust reverser failure?
Which maintenance error was primarily responsible for the thrust reverser failure?
- Incorrect engine oil level
- Failure to remove quick release deactivation pins (correct)
- Low fuel pressure
- Improper flight planning
What type of pins should have been used instead of the quick release deactivation pins?
What type of pins should have been used instead of the quick release deactivation pins?
What role did the Maintenance Section Manager play in the incident?
What role did the Maintenance Section Manager play in the incident?
Why did the fitters use the incorrect deactivation pins?
Why did the fitters use the incorrect deactivation pins?
What did the A320 qualified technician falsely indicate in the EWIS inspection task card?
What did the A320 qualified technician falsely indicate in the EWIS inspection task card?
What was the technician's motive for signing off the task card as complete?
What was the technician's motive for signing off the task card as complete?
What oversight did the maintenance shift supervisor commit before releasing the aircraft to service?
What oversight did the maintenance shift supervisor commit before releasing the aircraft to service?
Which human factor contributed to the maintenance errors in the incident?
Which human factor contributed to the maintenance errors in the incident?
How did the pressure to minimize open tasks affect the maintenance team's performance?
How did the pressure to minimize open tasks affect the maintenance team's performance?
What was one of the main consequences of poor communication between maintenance shifts?
What was one of the main consequences of poor communication between maintenance shifts?
What impact did complacency have on the technician's actions?
What impact did complacency have on the technician's actions?
What role did a lack of knowledge play in the incident?
What role did a lack of knowledge play in the incident?
Which issue was highlighted as a breakdown in teamwork?
Which issue was highlighted as a breakdown in teamwork?
Which factor describes the maintenance team's response to the task pressure they faced?
Which factor describes the maintenance team's response to the task pressure they faced?
What resource management issue arose during the incident?
What resource management issue arose during the incident?
What was the overarching lesson from the thrust reverser incident?
What was the overarching lesson from the thrust reverser incident?
