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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Manage fuel system
   • Fuel system, including pumps, engine controls and cross-feed systems, are operated in accordance with aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)
   • Fuel quantity on-board is verified using two independent methods
   • Fuel quality checks are confirmed before flight
   • Fuel usage and status is monitored throughout flight and fuel log is accurately maintained
   • Aircraft is configured to achieve desired profile, best range or endurance and operational endurance calculations are revised as required
   • Work health and safety (WHS) procedures are followed at all times
   • Potential hazards are anticipated and precautions applied
2. Refuel aircraft
   • Aircraft is refuelled correctly in accordance with AFM/POH, WHS, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
   • Appropriate precautions are taken to ensure the safety of personnel and property during refuelling operations
3. Plan fuel requirements
   • Total en route and reserve fuel requirement are determined in accordance with regulatory requirements
4. Allowance is made for possible abnormal or emergency situation
   • Fuel system, including pumps, engine controls and cross-feed systems, are operated in accordance with aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)
5. Fuel quantity on-board is verified using two independent methods
6. Fuel quality checks are confirmed before flight
7. Fuel usage and status is monitored throughout flight and fuel log is accurately maintained
8. Aircraft is configured to achieve desired profile, best range or endurance and operational endurance calculations are revised as required
9. Work health and safety (WHS) procedures are followed at all times
10. Potential hazards are anticipated and precautions applied
    • Aircraft is refuelled correctly in accordance with AFM/POH, WHS, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
11. Appropriate precautions are taken to ensure the safety of personnel and property during refuelling operations

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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