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Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance

Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA148
State Code
AUF97
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/02/2015
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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
55
Description
This unit of competency requires application of mathematics and physics principles required to support the development and application of aircraft, aircraft system and component maintenance competencies.It also complies with the requirements of the licensing syllabus in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66 Manual of Standards.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply mathematical techniques in aviation maintenance
  • 1.1 Arithmetic is used in calculations relating to aviation maintenance
  • 1.2 Basic algebra is used to solve problems relating to aviation maintenance
  • 1.3 Binary and other applicable numbering systems are used in aviation maintenance applications
  • 1.4 Simple geometric constructions are used in aviation maintenance settings
  • 1.5 Graphical representations are used in aviation maintenance settings
  • 1.6 Simple trigonometric principles and methods are applied in aviation maintenance settings
2. Apply physics laws and principles in aviation maintenance
  • 2.1 Statics principles and techniques are applied in aviation maintenance settings
  • 2.2 Kinetics principles and techniques are applied in aviation maintenance settings
  • 2.3 Dynamics principles and techniques are applied in aviation maintenance settings
  • 2.4 Fluid dynamics principles and techniques are applied in aviation maintenance settings
  • 2.5 Thermodynamics principles, laws and techniques are applied in aviation maintenance settings
  • 2.6 Typical applications of light characteristics and laws in aviation maintenance settings are explained
  • 2.7 The application of the principles of wave motion and sound in aviation maintenance settings are explained
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