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Apply basic aircraft design characteristics

Apply basic aircraft design characteristics

Unit of competency
National Code
MEAMEC0032
State Code
OEH99
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 research, evaluate and apply basic knowledge of aerodynamic shape and structural methods to inform design for aeroplanes and rotary wing aircraft.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 aeroplane aerodynamic shape
  • 1.1 Identify common wing plan forms and evaluate relative advantages and disadvantages for aerodynamic design
  • 1.2 Identify common wing configurations and evaluate relative advantages and disadvantages for aerodynamic design
  • 1.3 Discuss aerofoil characteristics in terms of aircraft performance with design project team
  • 1.4 Discuss aeroplane stability and control in terms of aerodynamic design with design project team
  • 1.5 Identify types of primary and secondary flight control surfaces and discuss control balancing with design project team
  • 1.6 Identify and compare types of lift augmentation device for meeting aerodynamic design requirements
  • 1.7 Identify and show consideration for factors that affect an aircraft in subsonic and high-speed flight as part of design
2. Research and evaluate rotary wing aerodynamic design
  • 2.1 Identify common rotor configurations and discuss their aerodynamic characteristics with design project team
  • 2.2 Discuss rotary wing aircraft control and stability with design project team
3. Research and evaluate basic aircraft structural design
  • 3.1 Identify and show consideration for loads acting on an aircraft structure
  • 3.2 Identify and compare methods of construction of airframes and power plant support structures in meeting aerodynamic design requirements
  • 3.3 Identify materials of construction commonly used in aircraft structures and identify their relative advantages and disadvantages in meeting aerodynamic design requirements
  • 3.4 Identify and discuss fabrication methods commonly used in aircraft structure with design project team
  • 3.5 Identify maintenance requirements for aircraft structure to assist in effective decision-making
4. Research and evaluate basic landing gear design and construction
  • 4.1 Identify and discuss configurations of landing gear in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages with design project team
  • 4.2 Identify and discuss the relative benefits of fixed and retractable landing gear with design project team
  • 4.3 Identify and discuss construction materials used in landing gear components with design project team
5. Apply basic aircraft design characteristics
  • 5.1 Determine an appropriate aerodynamic shape, given required aircraft use and performance characteristics, to meet aerodynamic design requirements
  • 5.2 Propose appropriate method of construction, materials of construction and fabrication method to meet aerodynamic design requirements
  • 5.3 Propose appropriate landing gear configuration to meet aerodynamic design requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUD71 MEA341 Apply basic aircraft design characteristics Unit of competency