Aeronautical decision-making (ADM) is a systematic mental process used by pilots to determine the best actions based on current circumstances and information. The document discusses various situations that challenge ADM, the regulatory environment affecting maintenance, and highlights the importance of common sense in decision-making. Additionally, it references specific regulations and advisories relevant to piloting and aircraft maintenance.

1. Aeronautical
Decision-Making
ADM is a systematic approach to the mental process used
by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action
in response to a given set of circumstances. It is what a pilot
intends to do based on the latest information he or she has

2. ADM As it Relates to Maintenance
 Kind of Upside down
 The Regulatory Environment
 Our Response to Regulation
 Common Sense, Not so Common
 AC 60-22
 Situation 2
 Situation 3
 Situation 6
 Situation 9

3. Regulator Environment
TC, STC, AD, TSO, AC, SB, ICA, PMA, AC,
MM, IPC, SRM, CFR PART 21, 23, 43, 65,
91, etc.
vs
YOU

4. Our Response to Regulation
ADM ANTI-ADM

5. Common Sense
NOT So
Common
any more
 CFR Part 43 Appendix A
 AC 43-12A - Preventive Maintenance

6. AC 60-22 - Aeronautical Decision Making
 Situation 2
 While taxiing right brake is softer than the left
 Situation 3
 Your aircraft is grounded & you have to fly an aircraft with
which your unfamiliar
 Situation 6
 Your late & decide it wise to skip pre-flight
 Situation 9
 Old poorly maintained helicopter with high turbine inlet
temperatures, Let’s fly!!

7. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS