Unit of competency Outline
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Perform aircraft flight servicing
Perform aircraft flight servicing
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA301
MEA301
State Code
AUD75
AUD75
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
120
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and standard trade practices in the performance of pre and post-flight servicing activities and the application of aircraft ground handling procedures on both fixed and rotary wing aircraft.The unit is part of Avionic and Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathways. 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. Prepare for flight
- 1.1 Aircraft is positioned as required
- 1.2 Ground locks, aircraft support and safety devices and covers are removed and stowed in accordance with maintenance documentation
- 1.3 Aircraft tie-down devices are removed and stowed/stored
2. Inspect aircraft and systems
- 2.1 Preparation of the aircraft and systems is appropriate to allow for proper inspection
- 2.2 Aircraft and systems are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with maintenance documentation while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
3. Replenish aircraft systems
- 3.1 Fluid level checks and replenishments are carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 3.2 Maintenance of gaseous levels (nitrogen and compressed air) is carried out in accordance with maintenance documentation requirements while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
- 3.3 Role equipment/components requiring pre-flight replacement are changed as required by maintenance documentation
- 3.4 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4416 | MEA301C | Perform aircraft flight servicing | Unit of competency |