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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Operate a multi-engine aeroplane in all phases of flight
  2. Manage engine failure /malfunction in flight
  3. Manage engine failure/malfunction after take-off
  4. Perform rejected take-off
  5. Manage engine failure /malfunction during approach/landing
  6. Conduct go-around or missed approach with engine failure

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Airspeed limitations including VNO VA VX and VY VNE VFE VLO VLE VLO landing gear operations down maximum crosswind turbulence penetration speed and maximum load factor

Emergency airspeeds including VMCA VSSE engines inoperative climb approach and final speed emergency descent and best glide range speeds

Emergency procedures for engine failure after takeoff engine fire on the ground and airborne engine failure in the cruise waste gate failure if applicable and propellerturbine overspeed

Safety implications of asymmetric flight below VMCA

Power flight and configuration requirements that apply to VMCA

Methods of regaining control of an aeroplane with a failed engine that is flying at a speed less than VMCA

Conditions that would increase V

Performance the aeroplane can achieve after reaching VY or V during asymmetric flight

Markings on the airspeed indicator that apply to failed engine operations

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

In ADF context relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OHampS procedures and regulations

Normal and crosswind takeofflanding procedures climb cruise descent procedures including airspeeds configurations method of drift allowance setting of flight instruments and nonnormalemergency procedures

Technique and procedures used during engine failure on takeoff the appropriate reference airspeeds and the specific pilot actions required

Technique and procedure for carrying out a rejected takeoff after a enginesystems failurewarnings including related safety factors

Technique and procedures used to conduct a goaround or missed approach during engine failure on takeoff the appropriate reference airspeeds and the specific pilot actions required

Required skills

Calculate acceleratestop distance

Calculate V for any specified takeoff conditions

Calculate initial rate of climb and climb gradient for one engine inoperative after takeoff

Calculate fuel flow and true airspeed with one engine inoperative

Determine if the range of the aeroplane increases or decreases following an engine failure

Calculate PNR and ETPCP for one engine inoperative with maximum fuel

Extract calculate and apply all performance information applicable to the aeroplane

Identify and manage emergency and abnormal situations while maintaining control of the aeroplane in accordance with Flight ManualPOH

Identify the critical engine

Control and manage the aeroplane during flight with failed engines in accordance with Flight ManualPOH

Maintain compliance with relevant regulatory requirements

Set priorities and manage workload to ensure safe task completion in the time available

Apply relevant air safety practices and regulations

Communicate effectively with others when operating a multiengine fixed wing aeroplane

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to operating a multiengine fixed wing aeroplane

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to operating a multiengine fixed wing aeroplane

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating a multiengine fixed wing aeroplane

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 a multiengine fixed wing aeroplane in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when operating a multiengine fixed wing aeroplane

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when operating a multiengine fixed wing aeroplane

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 to operate a multiengine fixed wing aeroplane

Evidence Required

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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Tasks may be undertaken in:

VMC

IMC

VMC with simulated IMC conditions

Performance may be demonstrated in:

multi-engine aeroplane

multi-engine synthetic training device approved by appropriate authority

variable air traffic conditions

variable weather conditions

variable flight situations

abnormal situations

classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Crew may include:

single pilot

multi crew

Instruments may be:

fitted flight instruments

head up display

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

airspace endorsements

Classes of airspace may be:

as designated by the regulator

restricted and danger areas

military control zones

Air Defence Identification Zones

Conditions may include:

a method of simulating IMC

simulated icing conditions

moderate turbulence

simulated hazardous weather

Autopilot/Flight Director

FMS/ other NAV system

simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)

Flight Manual/ Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

relevant sections of the Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAP)

performance charts

operations manuals

approved checklists

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant Australian Standards

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:

relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:

Day VFR Syllabus

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions

approved curricula and training documentation