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Paint aircraft surfaces

Paint aircraft surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA415
State Code
AUD65
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
031599 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to final preparation of surfaces and application of paint finishes to fixed and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.No licensing requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, but compliance with legislation and regulations for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials is included in the unit. 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).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for painting
  • 1.1 The painting task is identified from maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures and type of substrate is identified
  • 1.2 Enterprise procedures and maintenance publications are used to identify required materials and tools and necessary items are assembled
  • 1.3 Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation
  • 1.4 Surfaces are prepared for application of paint in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specification
  • 1.5 Masking and barrier materials are applied as required by task
2. Apply primer
  • 2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified and complied with and personal protective equipment (PPE) is checked for correct fit and function
  • 2.2 Temperature and humidity requirements are complied with
  • 2.3 Specified primer is applied in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specification
  • 2.4 Reject paintwork is identified and rectified in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specification
  • 2.5 Equipment is cleaned
3. Apply surface top coat
  • 3.1 WHS requirements are identified and complied with and PPE is checked for correct fit and function
  • 3.2 Temperature and humidity requirements are complied with
  • 3.3 The specified top coat material is prepared in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
  • 3.4 Top coat is applied in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
  • 3.5 Reject paintwork is identified and rectified in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
  • 3.6 Masking and barrier materials are removed and final finishing of the surface is completed as required
  • 3.7 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions
  • 4.3 Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 4.4 Tools are cleaned and maintained in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 4.5 Work area is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8463 MEA415A Paint aircraft surfaces Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG60 MEASTR0010 Paint aircraft surfaces Unit of competency