Assessor Resource

AVIY0011
Conduct maintenance test flight activities

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct maintenance test flight activities, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.

It includes reviewing maintenance records and flight test schedules, planning and briefing maintenance test flight sequences, and conducting pre-flight inspections. It also includes conducting engine start and ground checks, performing maintenance test flight sequences, interpreting test flight data, and completing post test flight administration.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties of flight crew, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft maintenance activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Review maintenance records and test flight schedule

1.1

Maintenance records are reviewed to determine scope of maintenance test flight activities

1.2

Maintenance authority briefings are participated in to establish maintenance actions required, components to be test flown and outstanding aircraft unserviceabilities to be reviewed

1.3

Test flight schedule requirements are reviewed to determine appropriate maintenance component assessment plan

2

Plan and brief maintenance test flight sequences

2.1

Meteorological conditions are reviewed for suitability to conduct maintenance test flight activities

2.2

Flight planning information and flight notifications are advised to appropriate air traffic or support personnel

2.3

Aircraft performance is calculated to establish safe and effective flight test operating range of conditions

2.4

Planned maintenance test flight sequence is checked against authorised flight test schedules to ensure only necessary components are assessed to determine serviceability

2.5

Maintenance test flight sequence is organised based on risk management and time effectiveness principles

2.6

Maintenance test flight plan is briefed to all relevant personnel

3

Conduct pre-flight inspection

3.1

Pre-flight operational inspections are conducted to ensure affected aircraft components are prepared for flight test review and assessment

3.2

Flight control, engine and system checks that can be functionally performed prior to engine start are checked and/or tested

3.3

Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during pre-flight inspections are recorded and decision is made to proceed with all, or part of, flight test activity

4

Conduct engine start and ground checks

4.1

Engine start sequence is conducted while noting applicable aircraft system cautions, warnings and indication responses in accordance with flight test schedule

4.2

Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during engine start sequences are recorded and decision is made to proceed with all, or part of, flight test activity

4.3

Applicable flight control and system checks are performed prior to or immediately on commencement of aircraft taxi

5

Perform maintenance test flight sequences

5.1

Aircraft is flown within areas appropriate for conducting maintenance test flight sequences

5.2

Maintenance test flight sequences are performed in a manner that minimises risk to crew or potential damage to aircraft and associated systems

5.3

Amendments to flight test schedule are made as required that do not compromise the safety of flight and maximise the effective use of available time

5.4

Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during maintenance test flight sequences are recorded and decision is made to proceed with all, or part of, flight test activity

5.5

Aircraft flight controls, engines or system components are reviewed and assessed against flight test schedule requirements and decisions are made on individual or system component serviceability

5.6

Aircraft is recovered to appropriate landing areas for post-flight inspections

5.7

Post flight engine, flight control and system checks are carried out in accordance with flight test schedule

5.8

Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during post-flight inspections are recorded and included in post-flight reports and maintenance documentation

6

Interpret test flight data

6.1

Information recorded during flight is analysed to determine individual system serviceability in accordance with appropriate technical and flight manual data

6.2

Data is reviewed to determine whether aircraft has passed test flight or requires further test flying of all, or part of, flight test schedule

7

Complete post test flight administration

7.1

Aircraft is released back into maintenance authority control

7.2

Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during pre-flight activities, test flight activities and post-flight inspections are recorded in maintenance documentation

7.3

Flight test results are communicated to appropriate maintenance authority representative and/or relevant personnel

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying aviation risk management principles to maintenance test flight activities

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

applying threat and error management principles to maintenance test flight activities

assisting pilot in command as required with pre- and postflight inspections including components that have been affected by maintenance activities

communicating effectively with others

identifying and justifying a decision to operate an aircraft during test flight activities

identifying, analysing and rectifying problems associated with operating aircraft during test flight activities

liaising with crew and/or maintenance personnel during test flight activities

reacting appropriately to avoid hazardous situations and/or dangerous situations that pose risks to safety of flight and personnel

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

reviewing and interpreting flight test schedules, instructions, procedures and relevant information

setting local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) at appropriate stages of flight.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

actions to be conducted following a forced landing over or at sea during test flight activities

applicable checklist items

application of test flight management and handling techniques:

normal procedures

abnormal situation procedures

emergency procedures

aviation maintenance documentation:

interpreting aircraft servicing and maintenance periods

analysing aircraft maintenance history

recording flight test results and test data

crew and/or pilot responsibilities during test flight sequences

emergency radio procedures

hazards and risks when conducting maintenance test flight activities and procedures, and precautions for controlling the risks

local air traffic control procedures and instructions

problems that may occur when executing advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures, and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

relevant sections of aviation maintenance regulations and orders

relevant sections of aviation safety regulations and orders

task and workload management during maintenance test flight activities

test flight schedules:

interpreting flight test requirements

determining appropriate flight test sequences.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Review maintenance records and test flight schedule

1.1

Maintenance records are reviewed to determine scope of maintenance test flight activities

1.2

Maintenance authority briefings are participated in to establish maintenance actions required, components to be test flown and outstanding aircraft unserviceabilities to be reviewed

1.3

Test flight schedule requirements are reviewed to determine appropriate maintenance component assessment plan

2

Plan and brief maintenance test flight sequences

2.1

Meteorological conditions are reviewed for suitability to conduct maintenance test flight activities

2.2

Flight planning information and flight notifications are advised to appropriate air traffic or support personnel

2.3

Aircraft performance is calculated to establish safe and effective flight test operating range of conditions

2.4

Planned maintenance test flight sequence is checked against authorised flight test schedules to ensure only necessary components are assessed to determine serviceability

2.5

Maintenance test flight sequence is organised based on risk management and time effectiveness principles

2.6

Maintenance test flight plan is briefed to all relevant personnel

3

Conduct pre-flight inspection

3.1

Pre-flight operational inspections are conducted to ensure affected aircraft components are prepared for flight test review and assessment

3.2

Flight control, engine and system checks that can be functionally performed prior to engine start are checked and/or tested

3.3

Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during pre-flight inspections are recorded and decision is made to proceed with all, or part of, flight test activity

4

Conduct engine start and ground checks

4.1

Engine start sequence is conducted while noting applicable aircraft system cautions, warnings and indication responses in accordance with flight test schedule

4.2

Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during engine start sequences are recorded and decision is made to proceed with all, or part of, flight test activity

4.3

Applicable flight control and system checks are performed prior to or immediately on commencement of aircraft taxi

5

Perform maintenance test flight sequences

5.1

Aircraft is flown within areas appropriate for conducting maintenance test flight sequences

5.2

Maintenance test flight sequences are performed in a manner that minimises risk to crew or potential damage to aircraft and associated systems

5.3

Amendments to flight test schedule are made as required that do not compromise the safety of flight and maximise the effective use of available time

5.4

Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during maintenance test flight sequences are recorded and decision is made to proceed with all, or part of, flight test activity

5.5

Aircraft flight controls, engines or system components are reviewed and assessed against flight test schedule requirements and decisions are made on individual or system component serviceability

5.6

Aircraft is recovered to appropriate landing areas for post-flight inspections

5.7

Post flight engine, flight control and system checks are carried out in accordance with flight test schedule

5.8

Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during post-flight inspections are recorded and included in post-flight reports and maintenance documentation

6

Interpret test flight data

6.1

Information recorded during flight is analysed to determine individual system serviceability in accordance with appropriate technical and flight manual data

6.2

Data is reviewed to determine whether aircraft has passed test flight or requires further test flying of all, or part of, flight test schedule

7

Complete post test flight administration

7.1

Aircraft is released back into maintenance authority control

7.2

Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during pre-flight activities, test flight activities and post-flight inspections are recorded in maintenance documentation

7.3

Flight test results are communicated to appropriate maintenance authority representative and/or relevant personnel

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying aviation risk management principles to maintenance test flight activities

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

applying threat and error management principles to maintenance test flight activities

assisting pilot in command as required with pre- and postflight inspections including components that have been affected by maintenance activities

communicating effectively with others

identifying and justifying a decision to operate an aircraft during test flight activities

identifying, analysing and rectifying problems associated with operating aircraft during test flight activities

liaising with crew and/or maintenance personnel during test flight activities

reacting appropriately to avoid hazardous situations and/or dangerous situations that pose risks to safety of flight and personnel

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

reviewing and interpreting flight test schedules, instructions, procedures and relevant information

setting local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) at appropriate stages of flight.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

actions to be conducted following a forced landing over or at sea during test flight activities

applicable checklist items

application of test flight management and handling techniques:

normal procedures

abnormal situation procedures

emergency procedures

aviation maintenance documentation:

interpreting aircraft servicing and maintenance periods

analysing aircraft maintenance history

recording flight test results and test data

crew and/or pilot responsibilities during test flight sequences

emergency radio procedures

hazards and risks when conducting maintenance test flight activities and procedures, and precautions for controlling the risks

local air traffic control procedures and instructions

problems that may occur when executing advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures, and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

relevant sections of aviation maintenance regulations and orders

relevant sections of aviation safety regulations and orders

task and workload management during maintenance test flight activities

test flight schedules:

interpreting flight test requirements

determining appropriate flight test sequences.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Maintenance records are reviewed to determine scope of maintenance test flight activities 
Maintenance authority briefings are participated in to establish maintenance actions required, components to be test flown and outstanding aircraft unserviceabilities to be reviewed 
Test flight schedule requirements are reviewed to determine appropriate maintenance component assessment plan 
Meteorological conditions are reviewed for suitability to conduct maintenance test flight activities 
Flight planning information and flight notifications are advised to appropriate air traffic or support personnel 
Aircraft performance is calculated to establish safe and effective flight test operating range of conditions 
Planned maintenance test flight sequence is checked against authorised flight test schedules to ensure only necessary components are assessed to determine serviceability 
Maintenance test flight sequence is organised based on risk management and time effectiveness principles 
Maintenance test flight plan is briefed to all relevant personnel 
Pre-flight operational inspections are conducted to ensure affected aircraft components are prepared for flight test review and assessment 
Flight control, engine and system checks that can be functionally performed prior to engine start are checked and/or tested 
Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during pre-flight inspections are recorded and decision is made to proceed with all, or part of, flight test activity 
Engine start sequence is conducted while noting applicable aircraft system cautions, warnings and indication responses in accordance with flight test schedule 
Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during engine start sequences are recorded and decision is made to proceed with all, or part of, flight test activity 
Applicable flight control and system checks are performed prior to or immediately on commencement of aircraft taxi 
Aircraft is flown within areas appropriate for conducting maintenance test flight sequences 
Maintenance test flight sequences are performed in a manner that minimises risk to crew or potential damage to aircraft and associated systems 
Amendments to flight test schedule are made as required that do not compromise the safety of flight and maximise the effective use of available time 
Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during maintenance test flight sequences are recorded and decision is made to proceed with all, or part of, flight test activity 
Aircraft flight controls, engines or system components are reviewed and assessed against flight test schedule requirements and decisions are made on individual or system component serviceability 
Aircraft is recovered to appropriate landing areas for post-flight inspections 
Post flight engine, flight control and system checks are carried out in accordance with flight test schedule 
Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during post-flight inspections are recorded and included in post-flight reports and maintenance documentation 
Information recorded during flight is analysed to determine individual system serviceability in accordance with appropriate technical and flight manual data 
Data is reviewed to determine whether aircraft has passed test flight or requires further test flying of all, or part of, flight test schedule 
Aircraft is released back into maintenance authority control 
Aircraft components assessed as unserviceable during pre-flight activities, test flight activities and post-flight inspections are recorded in maintenance documentation 
Flight test results are communicated to appropriate maintenance authority representative and/or relevant personnel 

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