14 CFR § 460.15

14 CFR · Aeronautics and Space

§ 460.15 — Human factors.

14 CFR § 460.15

TitleTitle 14: Aeronautics and Space PartPart 460: Human Space Flight Requirements

SourceeCFR (current through Mar 10, 2026)

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14 C.F.R. § 460.15 (2026).

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§ 460.15 Human factors. An operator must take the precautions necessary to account for human factors that can affect a crew's ability to perform safety-critical roles, including in the following safety critical areas—

(a)Design and layout of displays and controls;

(b)Mission planning, which includes analyzing tasks and allocating functions between humans and equipment;

(c)Restraint or stowage of all individuals and objects in a vehicle; and

(d)Vehicle operation, so that the vehicle will be operated in a manner that flight crew can withstand any physical stress factors, such as acceleration, vibration, and noise.

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§ 460.15 Human factors.

An operator must take the precautions necessary to account for human factors that can affect a crew's ability to perform safety-critical roles, including in the following safety critical areas—

(a) Design and layout of displays and controls;

(b) Mission planning, which includes analyzing tasks and allocating functions between humans and equipment;

(c) Restraint or stowage of all individuals and objects in a vehicle; and

(d) Vehicle operation, so that the vehicle will be operated in a manner that flight crew can withstand any physical stress factors, such as acceleration, vibration, and noise.