Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p181
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 626462–630360

full liquid load immediately after take-off and maintains control of the aircraft;
        3.         jettisons a full liquid load during flight and controls pitch changes to ensure maintenance of altitude (+100/-0 ft) by adjustments of elevator and power.

 1.                     Range of variables
        1.        activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        day VFR in variable weather conditions;
        3.         approved aircraft;
        4.        approved low-flying areas;
        5.        operational airstrips;
        6.          man-made or natural obstacles;
        7.        undulating, hilly or mountainous terrain;
        8.        emergency and abnormal situations;
        9.          hazardous weather conditions;
       10.          mental and physical fatigue;
       11.         heat stress and dehydration;
       12.          maintaining situational awareness;
       13.      in-flight distractions.

 2.                     Underpinning knowledge of the following:
        1.        CASA exemptions with regards to maximum take-off weight and applicability of other aircraft limitations;
        2.        applicable regulations that relate to the conduct of a safe operation;
        3.         low level meteorology;
        4.        relevant aerodynamics and aircraft performance;
        5.        aircraft flight manual, performance, engine and systems;
        6.          human factors;
        7.        safety hazards and risks of flight at low level;
        8.        role equipment;
        9.          factors to be considered when determining the payload weight for each application;
       10.          aircraft configuration for the aircraft being flown, when jettisoning a full load;
       11.         characteristics of the aircraft being flown when jettisoning a full load;
       12.          flight control and throttle actions required to maintain control of the aircraft being flown when jettisoning a full load.

AA2 Helicopter aerial application operation

 1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct aerial application operations other than firefighting operations in helicopters.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               AA2.1 – Pre-flight actions
            1.        conduct self-assessment fit for flight and planned operation;
            2.        determine suitability of helicopter for type of operation;
            3.         conduct a thorough pre-flight of helicopter and role equipment to determine serviceability for planned operations;
            4.        check and correctly complete required maintenance documentation as applicable;
            5.        confirm minimum equipment and minimum crew and instrumentation requirements for planned operations are met;
            6.          check safe operation of role equipment, including the serviceability of the jettison (dump) door if applicable or the sling jettison;
            7.        check and adjust role equipment calibration.
     2.               AA2.2 – Planning and risk management
            1.        determine the requirement to operate at low level, analyses the risk and implement a decision to safely conduct low-level operations;
            2.        develop an Application Management Plan;
            3.         correctly interpret treatment area map;
            4.        adequately identify potential hazards and operational requirements, assess risks and apply appropriate risk controls, including powerlines, houses, susceptible crops and environmentally sensitive areas;
            5.        demonstrate an ability to make a command decision on the safety or otherwise of the proposed application, including refusing to undertake an application where the risks are considered to be too high;