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AA.VI.J.R6FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Automation management.

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Automation management.

Bottom line

The automation intended to reduce pilot workload essentially removes the pilot from the process of managing the aircraft, thereby reducing situational awareness and leading to complacency. One of the most common errors is failing to move to lower levels of automation suitable to a changing environment.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 5, Mechanical Factors (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. RMH ch. 7 (pp. 7-2–7-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. PHAK ch. 2 (pp. 2-30–2-31) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AC 91-74 Appendix 3 — AC No: 91-74A
  6. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-15) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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