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Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

Unit of competency
National Code
MEAMEC0057
State Code
OEG88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/03/2023
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
28/03/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply procedures and techniques associated with the repair of non-pressurised small aircraft structure during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team and involves the performance of a limited range of metal and composite repairs. Where extensive repair involving the replacement of major structural components, such as wing spars and fuselage frames, is required the applicable unit is MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure.The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).Any other relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to undertake repair
  • 1.1 Assess extent of damage to assist in determining repair procedure
  • 1.2 Identify appropriate repair scheme in accordance with structural repair manual or approved data
  • 1.3 Obtain specialist (structures personnel) or supervisory advice in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified, or damage is out of limits
  • 1.4 Organise all materials and equipment required
2. Repair aircraft structure
  • 2.1 Perform structural repairs in accordance with approved repair scheme ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used, and process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.2 Employ preventative maintenance techniques to preserve the integrity of aircraft structure
  • 2.3 Clean work area of all waste material or contaminants
  • 2.4 Complete required maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUF11 MEA370 Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft Unit of competency