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SITRAER Proceedings · XX SITRAER 2023

SITRAER Proceedings – XX SITRAER (2023)

Safety Management System in Aeronautical Maintenance: The Brazilian Experience

  • Francis Ferronato
  • Pedro Paulo Andrade Júnior

Universiade Federal de Santa Catarina

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Event
XX SITRAER – Joinville, SC, Brasil, October 18–20, 2023
Volume
Proceedings of XX SITRAER – Air Transportation Symposium · ISSN 2448-1912
Pages
243–252
Publisher
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)
Editors
Renata Cavion, Rafael Gigena Cuenca

Abstract

This article presents an analysis of operational safety management in aircraft maintenance, a crucial element in ensuring flight safety and safeguarding aircraft integrity. Despite significant efforts to maintain high safety standards in aircraft maintenance, there are still gaps in understanding and effectively implementing safety procedures. Identifying opportunities for improvement is essential to bridge these gaps. This article aims to delineate the challenges associated with safety management in aeronautical maintenance operations and put forth best practices to enhance the Brazilian aeronautical sector's performance in this critical domain. To accomplish this objective, a comprehensive review of literature and research sources was conducted to address the current challenges and international best practices pertaining to aircraft maintenance safety. The research methods employed encompass both qualitative and quantitative approaches, utilizing applied methodologies. The findings underscore the pivotal role of cultivating an operational safety culture within aeronautical maintenance organizations and the imperative of adhering to legislation, airworthiness guidelines, and Brazilian civil aviation regulations. Furthermore, the research emphasizes the significance of robust risk decision-making, effective oversight of the operational safety management manual, meticulous management of emergency response plans, continuous staff training, reduction of rework rates, and adept management of maintenance personnel. Based on these findings, it is deduced that strengthening operational safety management in aircraft maintenance in Brazil can be achieved through the implementation of identified best practices. These practices should be tailored to address the specific challenges encountered within the sector, ultimately aiming to ensure the safety and efficiency of aeronautical operations within the country.

Keywords: Operational Safety Management System; Aircraft Maintenance; Risk; Regulation; Continuous Improvement; Rework Index

How to cite

ABNT

FERRONATO, Francis; ANDRADE JÚNIOR, Pedro Paulo. Safety Management System in Aeronautical Maintenance: The Brazilian Experience. In: SIMPÓSIO DE TRANSPORTE AÉREO, 20., 2023, Joinville. Anais [...]. Joinville: UFSC, 2023. p. 243-252. ISSN 2448-1912. Disponível em: https://sitraer-sbta.org/anais-2023-sit2199.html.

APA

Ferronato, F., & Andrade Júnior, P. P. (2023). Safety Management System in Aeronautical Maintenance: The Brazilian Experience. In R. Cavion, & R. G. Cuenca (Eds.), Proceedings of XX SITRAER – Air Transportation Symposium (pp. 243–252). UFSC. https://sitraer-sbta.org/anais-2023-sit2199.html

BibTeX
@inproceedings{ferronato2023safety,
  author = {Ferronato, Francis and Andrade Júnior, Pedro Paulo},
  title = {{Safety Management System in Aeronautical Maintenance: The Brazilian Experience}},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of XX SITRAER – Air Transportation Symposium},
  editor = {Cavion, Renata and Cuenca, Rafael Gigena},
  pages = {243--252},
  year = {2023},
  address = {Joinville, SC, Brasil},
  publisher = {Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)},
  issn = {2448-1912},
  url = {https://sitraer-sbta.org/anais-2023-sit2199.html}
}