Abstract
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a hierarchical model of two main types of aviation safety inspections typically conducted by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs). This model, developed through function and task analyses and focus group discussions, will improve the quality of safety inspection data. The model will provide additional structure in the documentation of inspection results; in addition to collecting more specific data concerning an inspection, the use of a hierarchy will allow reconstruction of the inspection scenario during subsequent analyses. These enhancements to collected data will support trend analyses of specific problem areas that may impact aviation safety.
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