Threat And Error Management Model

Question 1

TEM is what?

Answer 1

Handling of expected (proactive) and unexpected (reactive) threats

Question 2

A threat is:

Answer 2

Event, condition, or errors that are outside the influence of the crew.

Question 3

Expected threats:

Answer 3

Weather, terrain, MEL’s, runway conditions, etc

Question 4

Unexpected threats:

Answer 4

Malfunctions, passenger events, security events, fatigue, complacency

Question 5

Environmental threats:

Answer 5

Weather, atc, airports, terrain

Question 6

Operational threats

Answer 6

Ops pressure, aircraft, cabin, maintenance, ground, dispatch, documentation

Question 7

Errors are defined as:

Answer 7

Crew actions or inactions that lead to deviations from crew or organizational intentions or expectations, reduce safety margins, and increase probability of adverse operational events

Question 8

3 operational error categories:

Answer 8

Aircraft handling, procedural, communication

Question 9

Aircraft handling error common examples

Answer 9

Automation,
Manual flying,
Ground maneuvering,
Flight control,
Systems/instrument/radios

Question 10

Procedural error common examples

Answer 10

Briefings,
Callouts,
Checklist,
Documentation,
pF/PM duties,
Cross-verification,
Decision making,
SOP

Question 11

Communication errors common examples

Answer 11

Crew to external,
Pilot to pilot

Question 12

3 error classifications

Answer 12

Decision, skill based, perception