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Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures

Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA359
State Code
AUF08
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency requires application of woodworking hand skills and knowledge and the use of maintenance publications to inspect and repair aircraft wooden structure and wooden components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway. Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect aircraft wooden structure
  • 1.1 Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
  • 1.2 Appropriate preparation and access to the aircraft structure is undertaken to allow for proper inspection and testing in accordance with maintenance documentation
  • 1.3 Aircraft wooden structure is visually or physically checked for signs of deterioration, deformation defects or damage in accordance with maintenance documentation and approved procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.4 Damage or defects are assessed against damage or wear limits specified by structural repair manual or other approved data to determine if repair or replacement is required
2. Repair aircraft wooden structure
  • 2.1 Extent of deterioration or damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
  • 2.2 Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personal safety and freedom from damage
  • 2.3 Appropriate repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
  • 2.4 Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage is beyond limits
  • 2.5 All materials and equipment required are organised
  • 2.6 Structural repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 2.7 Finishing scheme is restored while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 2.8 Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
  • 2.9 Components are adjusted, where necessary, to operate within prescribed specifications
  • 2.10 Required maintenance/repair documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.11 Where required, repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged or cradled in accordance with specified procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
D4471 MEA359A Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures Unit of competency