Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01451:body:0:p50
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01451
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 149959–153215

a helicopter firefighting endorsement, do the following:
          (i) replenish helicopter load with snorkel or bucket;
          (ii) manage known helicopter risks during firefighting operations;
       (g) for a night aerial application operation endorsement, do the following in a relevant aircraft (as applicable):
          (i) check the serviceability of the aircraft and the equipment to be used;
          (ii) conduct a risk assessment for the operation;
          (iii) conduct the pre-flight actions;
          (iv) determine whether an airstrip or HLS is suitable for night operations;
          (v) conduct a take-off and landing at night at an airstrip or HLS remote from ground lighting;
          (vi) transit from an airstrip to the treatment area;
          (vii) operate work lights to illuminate the treatment area.

    3.6 Descent and arrival
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code LL-A, LL-G or LL-H (as applicable).

    Plan and conduct an arrival and circuit joining procedures.

    3.7 Circuit, approach and landing
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code LL-A, LL-G or LL-H (as applicable).
       (a) conduct a low-level circuit, approach and landing (day only);
       (b) perform after-landing actions and procedures.

    3.8 Shutdown and post-flight
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code LL-A, LL-G or LL-H (as applicable).
       (a) park, shutdown and secure the aircraft;
       (b) complete post-flight administration.

    3.9 General requirements
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes LL-A, LL-G or LL-H (as applicable), NTS1 and NTS2.
       (a) maintain an effective lookout;
       (b) maintain situational awareness;
       (c) assess situations and make appropriate decisions;
       (d) set priorities and manage tasks effectively;
       (e) maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships;
       (f) recognise and manage threats;
       (g) recognise and manage errors;
       (h) recognise and manage undesired aircraft states;
       (i) communicate effectively using appropriate procedures for the airspace being used during the test;
       (j) manage the aircraft systems required for the flight;
       (k) manage the fuel system and monitor the fuel plan and fuel usage during the flight.

4. Operational scope and conditions

    4.1 For paragraph 1 (b), the following operational scope applies to the flight test:
       (a) managing an aircraft system, which is not required for the flight, is not an assessable item unless the applicant uses the system during the flight;
       (b) conduct operations that are relevant to the endorsements being assessed;
       (c) emergencies and abnormal situations relating to aircraft systems, powerplants and the airframe are simulated and limited to those described in the aircraft flight manual.

    4.2 For paragraph 1 (b), the following conditions apply to the aerial application rating flight test:
       (a) conducted in an aircraft that is suitable for the endorsements being assessed in the test (refer subregulation 61.1115 (2));
       (b) conducted by day under the VFR except where the test is for a night endorsement;
       (c) the aircraft