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Operate in controlled airspace

Operate in controlled airspace

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY0034
State Code
OBC01
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
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
17/12/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate in controlled airspace in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes applying controlled airspace procedures, and applying abnormal and emergency situation response procedures.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Apply controlled airspace procedures
  • 1.1 Control area (CTA) and control zone (CTR) instructions for departure, climb, transition to cruise (levelling out), cruise, change of levels, descent and visual approach procedures are adhered to
  • 1.2 Airways clearance requirements for entering, operating in and departing from CTA and CTR are adhered to
  • 1.3 Adverse weather conditions affecting airways clearance maintenance are advised to appropriate air traffic services as required
  • 1.4 Air traffic service requirements for a change in level within CTA during routine flight are adhered to
  • 1.5 Class C, D and G navigational chart information is identified and interpreted for use within controlled airspace
  • 1.6 Separation standards between instrument flight rule (IFR) flights, and IFR and visual flight rule (VFR) flights in various classes of CTA are confirmed and applied
  • 1.7 Restricted and danger area separation requirements are identified and maintained
  • 1.8 Class C, D and G radio and navigation aid frequencies are identified and used within controlled airspace
  • 1.9 Aircraft IFR/VFR separation requirements are maintained
  • 1.10 Aircraft altitude and tracking tolerances when operating on an airways clearance are maintained
  • 1.11 CTA protection tolerances are maintained
  • 1.12 Radar vectoring procedures, including radio procedures and phraseologies, are implemented as required through air traffic services instruction
  • 1.13 Airways clearance requirements for operating in all classes of airspace, including lead time required for flight plan submission, contents, clearance void time, and ‘read back’ requirements, are complied with
2 Apply abnormal and emergency situation response procedures
  • 2.1 Aircraft is configured to maintain safe operating conditions within controlled airspace requirements during abnormal and emergency situations
  • 2.2 Aircraft position and intention broadcasts are made to local and area traffic, including air traffic services
  • 2.3 Appropriate radio communication failure or emergency transponder codes during abnormal or emergency situations are selected within CTA and CTR airspace
  • 2.4 Air traffic service requirements for a change in level within CTA during abnormal or emergency situations are adhered to
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVX47 AVIY0002 Operate in controlled airspace Unit of competency