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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Determine landing performance 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
262825  Determine landing performance 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Aerospace Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  30 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The person credited with this Unit Standard is able to determine the landing field performance and the landing distance available (LDA). Learners will also be able to analyse the effects of configuration deviations and their effects on missed approach climb, brake temperature and field length performance. Learners will also be able to calculate landing performance to suit the prevailing aircraft configuration deviations. Learners will also be able to calculate the impact of pressure altitude and outside air temperature (OAT) on relevant engine performance parameters.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Establishing landing field performance.
  • Providing for non-standard aircraft landing configurations.
  • Producing go-around thrust setting tables. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will be assumed competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 5 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 5 or equivalent. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    All competencies defined in the Unit Standard must be assessed or performed as prescribed by the Airplane Flight Manual, South Africa-Civil Aviation Regulations (SA-CARS), South Africa-Civil Aviation Technical Specifications (SA-CATS). 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Establish landing field performance. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Landing field performance must calculated for the current pressure altitude and prevailing atmospheric conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    ICAO Type A survey drawings are interpreted in accordance with aircraft flight manual (AFM) to determine landing distance available. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Landing distance available (LDA) is adjusted in order to take into account various influences on the performances of the aircraft. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Influences include the effect of runway slope, wind component, braking configuration, brakes de-activation, anti-skid inoperative and runway dry or wet.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Landing distance required is calculated for the use of speed brakes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The use of speed brakes includes both automatic and manual deployment.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Landing field length limit weights are calculated for the available effective landing distance according to the AFM. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Applicable landing distance includes but is not limited to the distance corrected for flap setting, brake configuration, anti-skid condition, runway surface condition, spoiler deployment method and wind components along the runway.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Provide for non-standard aircraft landing configurations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The non-standard aircraft configuration or deviation is identified in order to calculate appropriate landing performance to ensure a safe operation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Non-standard aircraft configurations or deviations includes but is not limited to those contained in the Minimum Equipment List and Configuration Deviation List.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The effects of configuration deviations on aircraft performance are analysed by assessing the effect on missed approach climb, brake temperatures, and field length performance. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The effect of configuration deviations include amount of drag incurred, loss of braking efficiency and effect of structural weight limits.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Landing performance is calculated to suit the prevailing aircraft configuration deviations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Landing performance calculations include adjustments to ensure aircraft performance meets legal requirements.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Produce go-around thrust setting tables. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Impact of pressure altitude and outside air temperature (OAT) on relevant engine performance parameters is calculated according to manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Thrust level reading is corrected for airspeed according to manufacturer's specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Settings are calculated within the limits specified in manufacturer's documentation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Limits includes but is not limited to case pressure, turbine inlet temperature, exhaust gas temperature, engine temperature, engine speed limits, air conditioning configuration and anti ice system operation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Limits of applicability of settings are determined according to constraints of engine certification as per manufacturer's specifications. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • How to read ICAO type A drawings.
  • How to calculate landing distance required.
  • Non-standard aircraft configurations or deviations.
  • The impact of pressure altitude and outside air temperature (OAT) on engine performance. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in the process of determining landing performance. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities in order to have ICAO type A drawing available as and when required. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to the determination of landing performance. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to assist in the assist in the establishment of landing field performance, non-standard aircraft landing configurations and go round thrust setting tables. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where accuracy of determinations impact on the outcome. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Vref means Landing Reference Speed. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  66109   National Diploma: Aircraft Performance Engineering  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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