The CARE checklist comes into play after using the PAVE checklist. It is used to review hazards and evaluate risks identified via the PAVE checklist. The TEAM checklist is used to implement risk controls after utilizing both the PAVE and CARE checklists.
The CARE Checklist
The CARE checklist comes into play after using the PAVE checklist. It is used to review hazards and evaluate risks identified via the PAVE checklist. The TEAM checklist is used to implement risk controls after utilizing both the PAVE and CARE checklists.
The goal when using the CARE checklist is to determine whether the identified hazards constitute risk. Risk is defined by the FAA as “the future impact of a hazard that is not controlled or eliminated.” A risk can be measured in terms of exposure, severity, and probability. Exposure is the number of people or resources or people that might be affected. Severity is the extent of the possible loss or damage. Probability is the likelihood that a hazard will result in loss.
The CARE checklist stands for Consequences, Alternatives, Reality, and External factors.
The FAA Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides an example of how the CARE checklist is used to process risks in the scenario of flying at night to attend a business meeting.
Consequences - departing after a full workday creates fatigue and pressure
Alternatives - delay until morning; reschedule meeting; drive
Reality - dangers and distractions of fatigue could lead to an accident
External pressures - business meeting at destination might lead to pressure
When processing risks, a good rule of thumb is if a pilot finds themselves saying that it will “probably” be okay, it is definitely time to reevaluate priorities.
The TEAM Checklist
Once a pilot has 1) identified hazards using the PAVE checklist, and 2) processed the impact of the risks on the safety of the flight using the CARE checklist, it’s time to 3) perform risk management using the TEAM checklist.
The TEAM checklist stands for Transfer, Eliminate, Accept, and Mitigate.
Transfer - Should this risk decision be transferred to someone else (e.g., should a pilot consult their CFI, or should a CFI consult the chief flight instructor?)
Eliminate - Is there a way to eliminate the hazard?
Accept - Do the benefits of accepting risk outweigh the costs?
Mitigate - What can you do to mitigate the risks?
The PAVE, CARE, and TEAM checklists should be used in conjunction with the pilot’s personal minimum checklist during the preflight process.
By Engine Sales Representative, Joshua Denton
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