NZQA registered unit standard
20910 version 3
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Title
Explain the minimum equipment requirements for aircraft operation
Level
4
Credits
2
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to explain the
minimum equipment requirements for aircraft operation.
Classification
Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Engineering Planning
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Legislation and Rules that relate to this unit standard are the Civil Aviation Act 1990
and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Rules.
2
Information relating to CAA Rules can be obtained from the CAA website on
http://www.caa.govt.nz.
3
Definition
Equipment requirements must comply with manufacturers’ requirements.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain the minimum equipment requirements for aircraft operation.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The minimum equipment necessary for all powered aircraft is explained in terms
of the CAA Rules.
1.2
The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) is explained in terms of CAA requirements.
1.3
The application of a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) is described in relation to the
operator’s Exposition.
Planned review date
31 December 2018
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
ServiceIQ
SSB Code 9068
1
19 August 2004
31 December 2016
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
20910 version 3
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Process
Version
Date
Last Date for Assessment
Rollover and
Revision
2
19 November 2010
31 December 2016
Review
3
22 August 2014
N/A
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ServiceIQ
SSB Code 9068
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016