Unit of competency Outline

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Taxi helicopter

Taxi helicopter

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY0020
State Code
AVX70
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
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to taxi a helicopter, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.It includes performing air taxiing manoeuvres and air transiting manoeuvres.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 Perform air taxiing manoeuvres
  • 1.1 Helicopter is manoeuvred over the ground on a prescribed track at constant height associated with ground effect and speed is adjusted to suit helicopter type, surface conditions, congestion, maintenance of control and to avoid collision with obstacles or other aircraft
  • 1.2 Awareness of adverse effects of rotor downwash on surrounding aircraft, people, objects and environment is maintained
  • 1.3 Engine and rotor speed (RPM/RRPM) is managed within normal operating limits
2 Perform air transiting manoeuvres
  • 2.1 Helicopter is manoeuvred, while allowing for prevailing conditions, over a prescribed track within aerodrome boundaries that is clear of obstacles at a height not above 100 feet (ft) above ground level (AGL) at airspeeds greater than speeds used for air taxiing
  • 2.2 Helicopter performance is considered throughout air transit manoeuvres
  • 2.3 Awareness of adverse effects of rotor downwash on surrounding aircraft, people, objects and environment is maintained
  • 2.4 Instruments, switches or devices are manipulated when safe to do so, including when the release of the collective pitch level is required, while maintaining height, heading, speed, and attitude and not exceeding RPM or power limits
  • 2.5 Air transit ground speed is adjusted to suit helicopter type, traffic conditions, congestion, and maintaining control, and to avoid collision with obstacles or other aircraft
  • 2.6 Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
  • 2.7 Appropriate risk management is applied during air transit manoeuvres
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB850 AVIY4013B Taxi helicopter Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBB88 AVIY0048 Taxi helicopter Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYV9 AVI50315 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) Qualification