Improvement of aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) for Cessna 172
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
ISSN: 0002-2667
Article publication date: 23 February 2022
Issue publication date: 30 May 2022
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to bring a new approach to the existing structure of Cessna 172 type Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), operational safety, suitability for maintenance operations and human factors. The purpose of this study is to maintain maintenance operations more safely and effectively.
Design/methodology/approach
This study tried to develop an approach by using focus group interview and individual interview techniques. At all stages of the study, interviews were made and support was received from the maintenance technicians, technical instructors and students from the aviation industry stakeholders.
Findings
According to the answers given by the participants, the new approach could have a positive effect on operational safety (98.71%), could have a positive effect on human performance (95.72%) it is understandable (93.16%), it is proper for maintenance operations (88.74%) with high potential to convert into practice (85.92%) and a high potential for future applications (97.06%).
Practical implications
It can be used in aviation organizations that operate AMM Cessna 172 type aircraft, created with the new approach, in maintenance aircraft maintenance enterprises and maintenance training institutions. Thanks to this approach, aircraft maintenance technicians will be able to perform safely and more effective maintenance activities.
Originality/value
Contrary to the technologies used by organizations that host wide-body aircraft in their fleets, it requires less cost and less workload to create, use and update. Low-cost airline organizations and maintenance training institutions will also be able to achieve this approach.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to express their thanks to Eskisehir Technical University Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ administration, employees and students who assisted to carry out this study.
Citation
Gunes, T., Turhan, U. and Yörük Açıkel, B. (2022), "Improvement of aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) for Cessna 172", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 94 No. 7, pp. 1078-1086. https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-10-2021-0321
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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