Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan fuel requirements
- Total en route and reserve fuel requirement is determined in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Allowance is made for possible abnormal or emergency situation
- Manage fuel system
- Fuel system including pumps, engine controls and cross-feed systems are operated in accordance with aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)
- Fuel quantity on-board is verified using two independent methods
- Fuel quality checks are confirmed before flight
- Fuel usage and status is monitored throughout flight and fuel log is accurately maintained
- Aircraft is configured to achieve desired profile, best range or endurance and operational endurance calculations are revised as required
- Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures are followed at all times
- Potential hazards are anticipated and precautions are applied
- Refuel aircraft
- Aircraft is refuelled correctly in accordance with AFM/POH, WHS/OHS, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- Appropriate precautions are taken to ensure the safety of personnel and property during refuelling operations