System Safety for the Airbus A380

Safety Systems For The Airbus A380

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Abstract : This discusses the safety systems implemented in the design and development of Airbus A380 , the different hazard identification methods like Failure mode effects analysis followed by risk assessment methods which includes fault tree analysis in the various phases of development such as design , testing and operation and integration of system safety into the different sections of the aircraft like structure , power plant , electrical system , hydro mechanical , avionics and cabin safety . Finally it is concluded that the

different advancements made in the material sciences , computer and electronics technology have highly contributed to the high safety standards of the Airbus A380 . This is bound to have a tremendous effect on the future of aviation industry

Introduction : The Airbus A380 has evolved after the design and construction experience of more than three decades this vast amount of experience has resulted in an aircraft with unmatched safety standard , reliability , airworthiness and profitability Airbus A380 program has utilized the cutting edge technology in terms of material selection and structural design allowing the weight of the aircraft to be reduced as compared to its size in comparison to other competing jets in the market this translates to high fuel efficiency and lower operating costs . The safety system of the aircraft has also benefited form the advancements in the field of electronics , by utilizing fast response alarm systems and simplified digital panel layouts . Apart from this the heart of the aircraft , the engines are incorporated with the latest fail safe systems (Norris , pg 20-50

Importance to safety systems cannot be neglected in any field and especially in the aviation sector it is of utmost importance . Safety management in a company emanates from the set principles of top management which results in every employee exhibiting a safety concern which transcends departmental boundaries and it can be measured by informal or formal staff surveys , or by observations . Safety must be actively managed from the top level of a company and it must be viewed as an integral strategic aspect of business management considering the enormous amount of importance by the company to safety . Therefore a functional formal Safety Management System must be in place , which should consist of adequate checks and balances on every employee on account of safety including the lower ranks . This involves the whole setup from the employee to the top most hierarchy and in this case an entire airliner (CAP 712 , pg 1-12

Safety systems are incorporated to avoid conditions that can cause death , injury , occupational illness damage or loss of property or equipment . The complete safety systems employed in the design production , operational phase , disposal phase of Airbus A380 are out of the scope of this , therefore the major safety systems are discussed below (MIL-STD , pg1-31

The first and foremost point in A380 system is the Hazard Identification , a number of methods are employed for hazard identification which are discussed below , this is followed by risk assessment , risk...