Human Performancemedium#954
Authority gradient in the cockpit refers to:
A
the aircraft's climb gradient
B
ATC authority
C
the perceived difference in authority/status between captain and first officer
CorrectD
maintenance authority
Explanation
A steep authority gradient means the FO feels unable to challenge the captain; a flat gradient means better two-way communication.
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