An effect is a situation arising as a result of an occurrence.
2.3.1
Minor Effect An effect which
may arise from a failure, an event, or an error (as defined in 2.1.1
, 2.1.2, 2.1.3 of this Annex) which can be readily compensated for
by the operating crew; it may involve:
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(a) a small increase in the operational duties
of the crew or in their difficulty in performing their duties; or
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(b) a moderate degradation in handling characteristics;
or
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(c) slight modification of the permissible operating
conditions.
2.3.2
Major Effect An effect which
produces:
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(a) a significant increase in the operational
duties of the crew or in their difficulty in performing their duties
which by itself should not be outside the capability of a competent
crew provided that another major effect does not occur at the same
time; or
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(b) significant degradation in handling characteristics;
or
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(c) significant modification of the permissible
operating conditions, but will not remove the capability to complete
a safe journey without demanding more than normal skill on the part
of the operating crew.
2.3.3
Hazardous Effect An effect
which produces:
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(a) a dangerous increase in the operational duties
of the crew or in their difficulty in performing their duties of such
magnitude that they cannot reasonably be expected to cope with them
and will probably require outside assistance; or
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(b) dangerous degradation of handling characteristics;
or
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(c) dangerous degradation of the strength of the
craft; or
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(d) marginal conditions for, or injury to, occupants;
or
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(e) an essential need for outside rescue operations.
2.3.4
Catastrophic Effect An effect
which results in the loss of the craft and/or in fatalities.