Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2A)
External Resources .......................................................................................................................................6-3
Defenses Provided by the Pilot or Crew ...........................................................................................................6-4
Clear Communication and Briefings ..............................................................................................................6-4
Effective Situational Awareness ....................................................................................................................6-4
Planning for What Comes Next .....................................................................................................................6-4
Time Management .........................................................................................................................................6-4
Teamwork ......................................................................................................................................................6-4
Automation Management ..............................................................................................................................6-4
Flying Skills (The Last Resort) ......................................................................................................................6-4
Chapter Summary ................................................................................................................................................6-5
Chapter 7: Automation & Flight Path Management
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................7-1
Reliance on Automation .......................................................................................................................................7-2
Balancing Automated & Manual Flight .................................................................................................................7-2
Interacting with Automation ..................................................................................................................................7-2
Failure to Anticipate, Act, & Verify ........................................................................................................................7-3
Integrated Flight Path Automation Systems .........................................................................................................7-3
Chapter Summary ................................................................................................................................................7-4
Chapter 8: Aeronautical Decision-Making in Flight
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................8-1
ADM Background .................................................................................................................................................8-1
Analytical Decision-Making ..................................................................................................................................8-1
Naturalistic Decision-Making................................................................................................................................8-3
Single-Pilot Resource Management ....................................................................................................................8-3
Chapter Summary ................................................................................................................................................8-4
Appendix Introduction
Scope ..................................................................................................................................................................AI-1
How to Use .........................................................................................................................................................AI-1
Using Appendices as a Workbook ......................................................................................................................AI-1
Appendix A: Risk Management Training
Integrating Risk Management Training and Other Training Requirements ..........................................................A-1
Appendix B: Risk Management Tools
Risk Assessment Tools Identifying, Assessing, & Mitigating Risk ........................................................................B-1
Risk Identification Tools ....................................................................................................................................B-1
Additional Risk Assessment Tools .......................................................................................................................B-3
Risk Mitigation Tools .........................................................................................................................................B-3
Appendix C: Accident Case Studies
General Information ............................................................................................................................................ C-1
Accident Profile 1: Fatal Accident in a Single-Engine Airplane with a Piston Engine ......................................... C-1
NTSB Probable Cause .................................................................................................................................... C-1
NTSB Factual Summary Excerpts (edited) ......................................................................................................C-1
Risk Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation ............................................................................................... C-1
Accident Profile 2: Fatal Accident, Turboprop-Powered, Transportation ............................................................ C-2
NTSB Probable Cause .................................................................................................................................... C-2
NTSB Factual Summary Excerpts (edited) ......................................................................................................C-2
Risk Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation ............................................................................................... C-3
Accident Profile 3: Fatal Accident, Helicopter, Personal Flight ........................................................................... C-3
NTSB Probable Cause .................................................................................................................................... C-3
NTSB Factual Summary Excerpts (edited) ......................................................................................................C-3
Risk Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation ............................................................................................... C-4
Accident Profile 4: Fatal Turbojet-Powered Airplane Accident ............................................................................ C-4
NTSB Probable Cause .................................................................................................................................... C-4
NTSB Factual Summary Excerpts (edited) ......................................................................................................C-4