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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Operate a multi-engine helicopter in all phases of flight
  2. Normal multi-engine helicopter operations on ground and in flight are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and the aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)
  3. Single engine operations contingencies for all phases of flight are anticipated and planned for
  4. Single engine operations contingency plan is briefed to crew members as required
  5. Manage engine failure/malfunction
  6. Control of helicopter is maintained and/or regained
  7. Failed/malfunctioning engine is identified and confirmed
  8. Power set on serviceable engine/s and helicopter configuration is adjusted to achieve desired aircraft performance
  9. Failed/malfunctioning engine is managed
  10. Decision to continue or abort approach/landing is made
  11. Decision height for landing is nominated
  12. Indicated airspeed is maintained at or above minimum level flight speed for one inoperative engine
  13. Air traffic control (ATC) or another agency capable of assistance is advised of situation and intentions
  14. Flight profile is flown from which a controlled landing could be achieved
  15. Perform rejected take-off with engine failure
  16. Requirement for a rejected take-off is recognised
  17. Rejected take-off procedures are implemented
  18. Contingency power on remaining engine/s is applied as required
  19. Controlled landing in rejected take-off distance available is performed
  20. Conduct go-around or missed approach with engine failure
  21. Requirement for a go-around or missed approach is identified and confirmed
  22. Engine inoperative go-around is performed from decision height

Performance Evidence

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:

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

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant air safety practices and regulations

applying relevant helicopter aeronautical knowledge

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

controlling and managing aircraft during flight with failed engine/s

extracting, calculating and applying all performance information applicable to aircraft

following relevant legislation and workplace procedures

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

identifying and managing emergency and abnormal situations while maintaining control of aircraft

identifying critical or malfunctioning engine correctly

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

maintaining compliance with relevant regulatory requirements

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

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

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

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

setting priorities and managing workload to ensure safe task completion in time available

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.


Knowledge Evidence

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

aircraft performance limitations

aircraft systems:

fuel system

hydraulic system

electrical system

oil system

stability augmentation, automatic flight control systems (AFCS) and flight director system (FDS

anti-icing and de-icing systems

heating and ventilation systems

pitot and static system

fire extinguisher system

engine systems

transmission and rotor systems

display systems

landing gear (fixed or retractable)

CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to multi-engine helicopter operations

climb performance, hover out of ground effect and height-velocity diagram charts

climb, cruise, descent procedures including airspeeds, configurations, method of drift allowance, setting of flight instruments and non-normal/emergency procedures

compressor speed (N1) and torque split indications

corrective action to be taken when engine run-up or run-down has been diagnosed

emergency procedures for:

engine failure in hover

engine failure during taxiing

engine failure during transitions before and after take-off

engine failure in cruise

engine failure on final approach before and after landing

engine fire on the ground and airborne

electrical fire on the ground and airborne

cabin fire in flight

engine, transmission and any other stated operating limits in the AFM

equi-time point (ETP) for one engine inoperative

failed engine operations

general aircraft data

how to identify malfunctioning governor in flight and manage the related engine

in a Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

initial rate of climb and climb gradient for one engine inoperative for specified conditions

key hazards, typical causal factors and contributing operational situations, avoidance and recognition of symptoms and recovery techniques:

vortex ring state

ground resonance

loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE)

low ‘g’ and mast bumping

overpitching or low RRPM – rotor stall

retreating blade stall

recirculation

dynamic rollover

low speed wind limits

make, type and model of helicopter, designation of engines, take-off and rated power

markings on the performance instruments that apply to failed engine operations

normal and take-off/landing procedures

point of no return (PNR) for one engine inoperative

range of aircraft increases or decreases following an engine failure

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

rotor speed (RRPM) limits (Power ON and Power OFF)

stated airspeed limitations:

velocity never exceed – Vne (at varying all up weights (AUW) and density altitudes)

velocity maximum level flight – Vh

configuration airspeed limit

velocity landing operations – Vlo

velocity turbulence penetration – Vturb

maximum crosswind

slope landing limitations

take-off and landing topics:

continuing and rejected take-off distances

take-off decision point

landing decision point

technique and procedures for carrying out a rejected take-off after engine/system/s failure/warnings, including related safety factors

technique and procedures used during engine failure on take-off, appropriate reference airspeeds, and specific pilot actions required

technique and procedures used to conduct a go-around or missed approach during engine failure on take-off, appropriate reference airspeeds, and specific pilot actions required

weight and balance topics:

weight, balance and performance

permissible take-off weight

maximum gross weight, landing weight, ramp weight and zero fuel weight

centre of gravity position for any specified conditions

centre of gravity limitations

appropriate charts to determine centre of gravity

calculated centre of gravity position and confirmation it is within limits.