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Maintain aircraft radio communications

Maintain aircraft radio communications

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIE0006
State Code
OBD29
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2019
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
17/12/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain aircraft radio communications in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes operating radio equipment, managing radio equipment malfunctions and operating transponders.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft radio operator duties of flight crew and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate radio equipment
  • 1.1 Serviceability of radio equipment is confirmed
  • 1.2 Transmission and receipt of radio communications is conducted using appropriate procedures and phraseology
  • 1.3 A listening watch is maintained and applicable transmissions responded to appropriately
  • 1.4 Appropriate emergency and urgency transmissions are conducted
2 Manage radio equipment malfunctions
  • 2.1 Radio failure procedures are performed as required
  • 2.2 Fault-finding procedures and corrective actions not involving special tools or instruments are employed
3 Operate transponder
  • 3.1 Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the aeronautical information publication (AIP) during normal operations
  • 3.2 Aircraft transponder is operated and monitored in accordance with the AIP during abnormal and emergency operations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVX66 AVIE4001 Maintain aircraft radio communications Unit of competency