REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Aircraft systems as applicable to aircraft ratingendorsement requirements may include

Fuel system including

use of a schematic diagram of the fuel system to explain layout and normal operating procedures

likely faults that may affect the fuel system

emergency operating procedures for the fuel system

operation of fuel selector panel

use of crossfeed if applicable

fueldumping procedures if applicable

full fuel capacity and fuel grade

normal minimum and maximum fuel pressures

Hydraulic system if applicable including

use of a schematic diagram of the hydraulic system to explain layout and normal operating procedures

likely faults that may affect the hydraulic system

emergency operating procedures for the hydraulic system

units or services operated by hydraulics

type of hydraulic fluid operating pressure and capacity of reservoir

Electrical system including

use of a schematic diagram of the electrical system to explain types of electrical system ACDC

likely faults that may affect the electrical system

emergency operating procedures for the electrical system

voltage and amperage of battery

number and output of generators

methods of circuit protection

location of fuses and circuit breakers

precautions to be taken when operating electrical service

instruments operated by electrics

Oil system including

use of a schematic diagram of the oil system to explain functions of the oil system

likely faults that may affect the oil system

emergency operating procedures for the oil system

number of tanks capacity and oil grade

oil sources of auxiliary systems such as CSU propeller feathering if fitted

normal minimum and maximum oil pressure and temperature

operation of oil cooling system

Autopilot if applicable including

principles of operation of the autopilot system

likely faults that may affect the autopilot system

emergency operating procedures for the autopilot system

identification of power sources voltage or pressure

procedure to determine gyros are operating normally

procedure to engage autopilot

normal and emergency procedure to disengage autopilot

limits of gyro units

Antiicing and deicing systems if applicable including

method of deicing aerofoils propeller and carburettor

heat or power source of deicingantiicing equipment

antiicing and deicing system limitations

operation and control of the antiicing and deicing systems

likely faults that may affect the antiicing and deicing systems

emergency operating procedures for the antiicing and deicing systems

Heating ventilation and pressurisation systems if applicable including

normal procedures to operate and control system

likely faults that may affect the heating ventilation and pressurisation system

emergency procedures for operation of system

precautions to be complied with

Pitotstatic system including

use of a schematic diagram to explain the layout and operation of the pitotstatic system

heating source of pitot system if applicable

operating procedure for pitotstatic system

methods of detecting pitotstatic system problems

procedures to rectify static system problems

location of pitot and static pressure source

location of static drain points if applicable

Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning SystemTerrain Awareness and Warning System EGPWSTAWS if applicable

identification and demonstration or explanation of the function of all cockpit EGPWSTAWS controls

information the Terrain Awareness Display shows

warnings given by the fitted EGPWSTAWS including what each warning indicates is happening to the aircraft in flight

Traffic and Collision Avoidance Systems TCAS if applicable

surveillance and collision avoidance functions of TCAS II

system limitations selectivity and inhibits

basic components of TCAS II

identification and demonstration or explanation of the function of cockpit controls

TCAS II visual displays and symbology

functions of audio alerts and annunciations

appropriate crew response to multiple TCAS II events and parallel runway approach conflicts

recall of the radiotelephone procedures following a TCAS II alert

requirements for a written report of a TCAS II alert and to whom it must be submitted

Pressurisation systems if applicable

pressurisation failure warning indications fitted to the aircraft type flown

function of bleed air with respect to an aircraft pressurisation system

procedure for manual control of cabin pressurisation applicable to the aircraft type flown

recall of the maximum pressure differential for the aircraft type flown

symptoms indications and warnings that may indicate failure of the pressurisation system

automatic depressurisation system operation procedures after landing

physiological symptoms of hypoxia

physical and psychological hazards that could occur during a rapid decompression

cabin altitude above which supplementary oxygen must be used by crew and passengers

Retractable undercarriage if applicable

method of preventing retraction of the undercarriage on the ground

cockpit indications for undercarriage down and locked

cockpit indications for undercarriage retracted

emergency procedures to extend and lock the undercarriage down

Suction system if applicable

use of a schematic diagram of the suction system to explain the function of the suction system

source of suction pressure

normal operating pressure

instruments that are operated by suction pressure

warning system to indicate suction pump failure

Automated systems if applicable

limitations of automated systems

operating procedures for systems such as Flight Management System auto throttleengine control Flight Director System automated aircraft navigation systems automated engine condition and monitoring system

workload management procedures for utilising automated systems

warning systemsindicators to identify automated systems failure

Aircraft system checklists

explanation of the normal system operating procedures of the aircraft systems subsystems and devices used to operate the specific aircraft type including use of published scans and checklists immediate action items warnings limitations

Required skills

Perform systematic scan technique for monitoring aircraft systems subsystems equipment and devices

Operate manual and automated aircraft systems where applicable

Interpret aircraft system displays where applicable

Undertake fault finding in aircraft systems

Use automated systems to manage workload

Communicate effectively with others when operating and managing aircraft systems

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to operating and managing aircraft systems

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to operating and managing aircraft systems

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating and managing aircraft systems

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems that may occur when operating and managing aircraft systems in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when operating and managing aircraft systems

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when operating and managing aircraft systems

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Implement OHampS procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when operating and managing aircraft systems

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

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

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Tasks may be undertaken in:

Performance may be demonstrated in:

Aircraft may include:

Crew may include:

Instruments may be:

Limitations may be imposed by:

Classes of airspace may be:

Conditions may include:

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of: