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CA.V.C.R1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.

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Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation.

Bottom line

Many flight deck distractions begin as a minor problem, such as a gauge that is not reading correctly, but result in accidents as the pilot diverts attention to the perceived problem and neglects to properly control the aircraft.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 5, Human Factors; Mechanical Factors (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-13) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-37) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AIH ch. 9 (pp. 9-9–9-10) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  5. AFH ch. 10 (p. 10-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AFH ch. 7 (p. 7-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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