Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 2:08 AM AWST
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Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations
Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY4006B
AVIY4006B
State Code
WB844
WB844
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2013
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
21/03/2013
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to accurately assess an abnormal situation and perform immediate actions, configure the aeroplane, select an emergency landing area and land with no injury to personnel or damage to the aeroplane or property. Abnormal situations may include engine failure at take-off or during flight; a stall; an incipient or full spin; a forced landing; or other abnormal operational situations involving equipment, instruments, control, airframe, fire or other onboard emergencies. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Manage engine failure after take-off
- 1.1 (In simulated conditions) Control of aeroplane is maintained
- 1.2 Immediate actions are performed in accordance with Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
- 1.3 A landing area within gliding distance is selected, and emergency procedures are performed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH
- 1.4 Flight profile is flown from which a controlled landing could be achieved
- 1.5 ATS or other agencies capable of providing assistance are advised of situation and intentions
2Perform forced landing following engine failure
- 2.1 (In simulated conditions) Control of aeroplane is maintained
- 2.2 Immediate actions are performed in accordance with Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
- 2.3 A landing area within gliding distance is selected and aeroplane is manoeuvred to nominated landing area
- 2.4 Consideration is given to restarting the engine when appropriate
- 2.5 Flight profile is flown from which a controlled landing could be achieved
- 2.6 ATS or other agencies capable of providing assistance are advised of situation and intentions
3Recognise and recover from stall
- 3.1 Stall signs and symptoms are recognised
- 3.2 Aeroplane attitude and power settings are adjusted to resume normal balanced flight on advent of stall in accordance with established aviation practice
- 3.3 Height loss is consistent with aeroplane type
4Recognise and recover from an incipient spin
- 4.1 Incipient spin signs and symptoms are recognised
- 4.2 Recovery at incipient spin stage (stall with wing drop) is performed and controlled flight is resumed in accordance with established aviation practice
- 4.3 Recovery at incipient spin stage during a turn is performed and controlled flight is resumed
5Conduct precautionary search and landing
- 5.1 Intentions are communicated to other traffic or agencies when appropriate
- 5.2 Aeroplane is configured for inspection flight profile
- 5.3 Landing area is selected and inspected for approach, landing distance, surface, and obstacle clearance to ensure aeroplane could be landed safely
6Manage on-board abnormal and emergency situations
- 6.1 (In simulated conditions) Control of aeroplane is maintained
- 6.2 Abnormal and emergency situations are identified, and managed in accordance with relevant emergency procedures and regulatory requirements
- 6.3 Appropriate emergency procedures are followed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH and published procedures while maintaining control of the aeroplane
- 6.4 Requirement for emergency evacuation of aeroplane is identified
- 6.5 Emergency evacuation of aeroplane is executed when appropriate
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Tasks may be undertaken in:
variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aeroplane
synthetic training device approved by appropriate authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Performance may be demonstrated on an aeroplane with:
fully functioning dual controls
an electronic intercom system
dual control brakes
(if propeller-driven) a constant speed propeller
a cruise speed of at least 120 kts TAS at cruise power
a suitable means of simulating instrument flight conditions
Aeroplane may include:
fixed wing
other commercial or military aircraft
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments
head up displays
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Classes of airspace may be:
as designated by the regulator
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Air Defence Identification Zones
Abnormal conditions may include:
engine failure at take-off
engine failure during flight
stall
incipient spin
forced landing
onboard abnormal operational situations involving equipment, instruments, control, airframe, fire or other on-board emergency
Simulated emergency evacuation environments may include:
in-flight
on land
in water
Runways may include:
sealed
gravel
grass
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the various abnormal flight situations including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)
in ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
charts
operations manuals
approved checklists
emergency procedures
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Day VFR Syllabus
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Tasks may be undertaken in:
variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aeroplane
synthetic training device approved by appropriate authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Performance may be demonstrated on an aeroplane with:
fully functioning dual controls
an electronic intercom system
dual control brakes
(if propeller-driven) a constant speed propeller
a cruise speed of at least 120 kts TAS at cruise power
a suitable means of simulating instrument flight conditions
Aeroplane may include:
fixed wing
other commercial or military aircraft
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments
head up displays
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Classes of airspace may be:
as designated by the regulator
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Air Defence Identification Zones
Abnormal conditions may include:
engine failure at take-off
engine failure during flight
stall
incipient spin
forced landing
onboard abnormal operational situations involving equipment, instruments, control, airframe, fire or other on-board emergency
Simulated emergency evacuation environments may include:
in-flight
on land
in water
Runways may include:
sealed
gravel
grass
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the various abnormal flight situations including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)
in ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
charts
operations manuals
approved checklists
emergency procedures
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Day VFR Syllabus
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6824 | AVI4Y608B | Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVX72 | AVIY0019 | Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S630 | AVI40108 | Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Aeroplane Licence) | Qualification |