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Manage aircraft fuel

Manage aircraft fuel

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY0058
State Code
OBB74
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
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage aircraft fuel in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes planning fuel requirements, managing the fuel system and refuelling aircraft.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties of flight crew and ground personnel 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 Plan fuel requirements
  • 1.1 Total en route and reserve fuel requirement are determined in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • 1.2 Allowance is made for possible abnormal or emergency situation
2 Manage fuel system
  • 2.1 Fuel system, including pumps, engine controls and cross-feed systems, are operated in accordance with aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)
  • 2.2 Fuel quantity on-board is verified using two independent methods
  • 2.3 Fuel quality checks are confirmed before flight
  • 2.4 Fuel usage and status is monitored throughout flight and fuel log is accurately maintained
  • 2.5 Aircraft is configured to achieve desired profile, best range or endurance and operational endurance calculations are revised as required
  • 2.6 Work health and safety (WHS) procedures are followed at all times
  • 2.7 Potential hazards are anticipated and precautions applied
3 Refuel aircraft
  • 3.1 Aircraft is refuelled correctly in accordance with AFM/POH, WHS, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Appropriate precautions are taken to ensure the safety of personnel and property during refuelling operations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVX57 AVIY4007 Manage aircraft fuel Unit of competency