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Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components

Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA209
State Code
AUE31
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
40
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the removal and installation of aircraft oxygen system components of fixed or rotary wing aircraft that have oxygen 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 is also part 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 oxygen system components
  • 1.1 Oxygen 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 Removal of oxygen system components 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, packaged or discarded in accordance with specified procedures
2. Install aircraft oxygen system components
  • 2.1 Oxygen system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
  • 2.2 Oxygen system components to be installed are free from contamination and inspected for damaged flair ends and fittings
  • 2.3 Component installation is physically carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements
  • 2.4 System is reinstated to correct physical condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
  • 2.5 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4398 MEA209C Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components Unit of competency