Elements and Performance Criteria
- Operate a multi-engine helicopter in all phases of flight
- 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)
- Single engine operations contingencies for all phases of flight are anticipated and planned for
- Single engine operations contingency plan is briefed to crew members as required
- Manage engine failure/malfunction
- Control of helicopter is maintained and/or regained
- Failed/malfunctioning engine is identified and confirmed
- Power set on serviceable engine/s and helicopter configuration is adjusted to achieve desired aircraft performance
- Failed/malfunctioning engine is managed
- Decision to continue or abort approach/landing is made
- Decision height for landing is nominated
- Indicated airspeed is maintained at or above minimum level flight speed for one inoperative engine
- Air traffic control (ATC) or another agency capable of assistance is advised of situation and intentions
- Flight profile is flown from which a controlled landing could be achieved
- Perform rejected take-off with engine failure
- Requirement for a rejected take-off is recognised
- Rejected take-off procedures are implemented
- Contingency power on remaining engine/s is applied as required
- Controlled landing in rejected take-off distance available is performed
- Conduct go-around or missed approach with engine failure
- Requirement for a go-around or missed approach is identified and confirmed
- Engine inoperative go-around is performed from decision height