Unit of competency Outline

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Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations

Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY0008
State Code
AVX77
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.It includes utilising aviation terminology, demonstrating knowledge of basic aircraft power plants and systems, and applying aerodynamic theory. It also includes applying knowledge of aviation navigation charts, aircraft operations, and performance and planning factors.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties of flight crew, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, 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.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Utilise aviation terminology
  • 1.1 Standard aeronautical terminology and phraseology is used to explain aviation operations
  • 1.2 Flight direction is correctly explained using accepted units of measure and direction
  • 1.3 Flight speed, distance and velocity terms are correctly outlined
  • 1.4 Aviation units of measure are utilised during aviation operations
2 Apply knowledge of basic aircraft power plants and systems
  • 2.1 Piston engine aircraft operating principles are explained
  • 2.2 Operator knowledge of aviation fuels and oils usage is applied
  • 2.3 Engine handling techniques and operating limitations are implemented
  • 2.4 Aircraft system component malfunctions/failures and associated system warnings, cautions and indications are correctly outlined
  • 2.5 Aircraft flight instruments are identified and their purpose is explained
3 Apply basic aerodynamic theory
  • 3.1 Basic aircraft operational states are explained in terms of kinetic and potential energy terms
  • 3.2 Standard aerodynamic terminology and phraseology is used to describe aviation operations
  • 3.3 Wake turbulence and associated aircraft operational effects are explained
  • 3.4 Thrust stream turbulence including jet blast and rotor downwash hazards to flight operations are identified
4 Apply knowledge of aviation navigation charts
  • 4.1 Visual chart types and major chart features displayed are explained
  • 4.2 Controlled airspace (CTA), prohibited, restricted and danger (PRD) areas are identified on appropriate visual charts
  • 4.3 Appropriate PRD data is determined and extracted for use in aviation navigation planning
  • 4.4 Runway information and operational limitations data is extracted from enroute supplements for use in aviation navigation planning
5 Apply knowledge of aircraft operations, performance and planning
  • 5.1 Aircraft airworthiness requirements and certification documentation are identified and correctly compiled
  • 5.2 Aircraft take-off and landing performance data is extracted from authorised sources and is correctly used during aircraft performance planning
  • 5.3 Aircraft weight and balance planning factors are correctly outlined and used during aircraft loading calculations
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBB93 AVIY0040 Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations Unit of competency