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Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit

Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA396
State Code
AUF85
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
25
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change (QEC) units following engine repair and/or overhaul.Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft piston engines and components. Work can be performed individually or as a member of a team.This unit of competency is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to assemble piston engine QEC unit
  • 1.1 QEC build requirements are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
  • 1.2 Correct QEC components are gathered for assembly and their seviceability state and modification status is confirmed in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation and quality procedures
  • 1.3 Required hardware and plumbing is obtained and confirmed as approved items
2. Assemble piston engine QEC unit
  • 2.1 Piston engine is prepared for QEC assembly in accordance with maintenance manual and/or enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 QEC components are assembled to the engine and adjusted in accordance with the maintenance manual and/or enterprise procedures while observing relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.3 QEC unit is assembled and components and linkages are adjusted in accordance with maintenance data requirements
  • 2.4 Where required, QEC unit is prepared for testing
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG864 MEA396A Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG16 MEAMEC0075 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit Unit of competency