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Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems

Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA510
State Code
AUF07
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
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills in the scheduled or unscheduled removal and installation of electrical and electronic system components during the overhaul of aircraft seats and pods, and the use of basic electrical test equipment and in-flight entertainment system test sets to perform functional tests and confirm system serviceability.This unit is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. It 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. Remove and inspect seat and pod electrical system components
  • 1.1 System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety
  • 1.2 Removal of electrical system components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.3 Removed components are inspected for visible signs of damage or deterioration in accordance with maintenance manuals and standard enterprise procedures
  • 1.4 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 1.5 Removed components are tagged, packaged or discarded in accordance with specified procedures
2. Remove and inspect seat and pod electronic system components
  • 2.1 System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety
  • 2.2 Removal of electronic system components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 2.3 Removed components are inspected for visible signs of damage or deterioration in accordance with maintenance manuals and standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.4 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.5 Removed components are tagged, packaged or discarded in accordance with specified procedures
3. Install seat and pod electrical system components
  • 3.1 Electrical system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
  • 3.2 Physical installation of electrical components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
  • 3.3 System is reinstated to correct physical condition in preparation for testing
  • 3.4 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4. Install seat and pod electronic system components
  • 4.1 Electronic system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
  • 4.2 Physical installation of electronic components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
  • 4.3 System is reinstated to correct physical condition in preparation for testing
  • 4.4 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5. Functionally test seat and pod electrical and electronic systems
  • 5.1 Applicable system test set is connected to seat or pod in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual or approved vendor procedures
  • 5.2 Power is applied to the seat or pod in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
  • 5.3 Seat or pod electrical system is functionally tested for correct operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
  • 5.4 Seat or pod electronic system is functionally tested using the applicable test set in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
  • 5.5 Test equipment is removed and required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4507 MEA510A Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG97 MEALSU0009 Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems Unit of competency