Federal Aviation Administration

Operator's Manual for Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance Federal Aviation Administration

In 2005, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) worked with industry representatives to complete theOperator's Manual for Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance (Op's Manual). That manual earned broadU. S. and international acceptance. A Spanish and Chinese translation influenced its international distribu -tion and value. The Op's Manual won the FAA Administrator's Award for Use of Plain Language. Documentdesign, simplicity, and concise delivery of technical information were the key features that made the Op'sManual useful for maintenance and engineering personnel. In 2008, the FAA and industry published anencore manual dedicated to airport operations. This new 2nd Edition of The Operator's Manual for Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance follows thesame successful format as the 1st Edition. Selected chapters of the 1st Edition are substituted with chaptersmore relevant to today's aviation maintenance challenges. Repeated chapters are significantly enhanced. As with the 1st Edition, contributors remained disciplined to keep the information concise and limited toonly relevant information.