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Cockpit checklists - Concepts, design, and useAlthough the aircraft checklist has long been regarded as a foundation of pilot standardization and cockpit safety, it has escaped the scrutiny of the human factors profession. The improper use, or nonuse, of the normal checklist by flight crews is often cited as a major contributing factor to aircraft accidents. This paper reports the results of a field study of flight deck checklists and examines this seemingly mundane yet critical device from several perspectives: its functions, format, design, length, and usage, and the limitations of the humans who must interact with it. Certain sociotechnical factors, such as the airline 'culture', cockpit resource management, and production pressures that influence the design and use of this device, are also discussed. Finally, a list of design guidelines for normal checklists is provided. Although the focus of this paper is on the air transport industry, most of the principles discussed apply equally well to other high-risk industries, such as maritime transportation, power production, weapons systems, space flight, and medical care.
Document ID
19930068509
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Degani, Asaf
(San Jose State Univ. Foundation, CA, United States)
Wiener, Earl L.
(Miami Univ. Coral Gables, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: Human Factors
Volume: 35
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0018-7208
Subject Category
Behavioral Sciences
Accession Number
93A52506
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NCC2-377
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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