M9 Effects of Environmental Conditions on Aircraft Maintenance

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Effects of extreme temperatures on human performance

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Extreme temperatures can adversely affect human performance, impacting physical and mental capabilities.

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Working conditions for aircraft maintenance engineers

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Engineers work in both hangars and outdoors, often facing extreme conditions like direct sun, strong winds, and cold weather.

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Hangar conditions during inclement weather

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Hangars can be cold and draughty, especially if doors must remain open.

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Regulation 1321/2014 Annex II, 145.A.25

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This regulation requires that working environments must not impair personnel effectiveness and must maintain suitable temperatures.

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Line maintenance working environment

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The environment should allow tasks to be carried out without undue distraction, and tasks should be suspended if conditions become unacceptable.

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Managing temperature effects

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There are no simple solutions; for example, moving an aircraft indoors may not be possible, and gloves can interfere with motor skills.

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Impact of rapid turnaround times

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Some maintenance tasks may be delayed due to weather, as seen in an incident in Scotland where cold weather froze lubricants.

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Environmental conditions and physical performance

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Extreme cold can numb fingers, making repairs difficult, while strong winds can be distracting.

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Physical and mental fatigue from environmental conditions

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Extreme environmental conditions can lead to both physical and mental fatigue.

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Importance of maintaining suitable working temperatures

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Suitable temperatures are crucial to ensure personnel can perform tasks without discomfort.