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Human Factor Implications of the Eurocopter AS332L-1 Super Puma cockpit
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Abstract
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The purpose of this paper is to identify and describe some of the human factor problems which can occur in the cockpit of a modern civilian helicopter. After examining specific hardware and software problems in the cockpit design of the Eurocopter (Aerospatiale) AS332L-1 Super Puma, the author proposes several principles that can be used to avoid similar human factors problems in the design of future cockpits. These principles relate to the use and function of warning lights, the design of autopilots in two-pilot aircraft, and the labeling of switches and warning lights, specifically with respect to abbreviations and translations from languages other than English. In the final section of the paper, the author describes current trends in society which he suggests should be taken into consideration when designing future aircraft cockpits.
Author
- R Randall Padfield Helikopter Service A/S
Citation: R Randall Padfield (1995). Human Factor Implications of the Eurocopter AS332L-1 Super Puma cockpit. Ames Research Center. NASA NTRS ID 19940008846. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19940008846 ↗