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Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics

Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics

Unit of competency
National Code
MEAMEC0033
State Code
OEH04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/03/2023
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
28/03/2023
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply basic knowledge of propulsion and power plant selection for aeroplanes and rotary wing aircraft, piston engines and propellers/rotors, turbo prop, gas turbines and gas turbine/rotor.The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).Any other relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research and evaluate the types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant and their relative advantages and disadvantages
  • 1.1 Identify the types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant and compare in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages
  • 1.2 Identify the types of propeller and compare in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages
  • 1.3 Compare turbojet and turbofan performance in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages
  • 1.4 Identify maintenance requirements for aircraft power plants
2. Apply basic power plant and propulsion system selection processes
  • 2.1 Determine appropriate type of power plant according to required aeroplane use and performance characteristics
  • 2.2 Select an appropriate type of propulsion system
  • 2.3 Determine appropriate type of power plant according to required rotary wing aircraft use and performance characteristics
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE99 MEA342 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics Unit of competency