Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA203
MEA203
State Code
AUG14
AUG14
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the removal and installation of advanced aircraft electrical alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) system components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft that have both AC and DC electrical systems during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway, and of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licensing 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). Where a 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. Remove AC and DC aircraft electrical system components
- 1.1 System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
- 1.2 Electrical component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
- 1.3 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- 1.4 Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2. Install AC and DC aircraft electrical system components.
- 2.1 Electrical components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
- 2.2 Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out
- 2.3 System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
- 2.4 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4392 | MEA203C | Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components | Unit of competency |