Unit of competency Outline
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Remove and install aircraft components
Remove and install aircraft components
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA344
MEA344
State Code
AUD60
AUD60
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
60
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and standard trade practices in the removal and installation of fixed and rotary wing aircraft components during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, including hydro-mechanical and mechanical components, and emergency equipment that is within the privileges of the A Licence.This is one of the units required for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification A 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. Remove landing gear components
- 1.1 The aircraft is jacked as specified in the maintenance manual for landing gear component removal
- 1.2 Removal of components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance publications 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 Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
- 1.4 Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard organisational procedures
2. Remove hydro-mechanical components
- 2.1 Hydro-mechanical system is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance publication, including fitment of isolation tags, where necessary, to ensure personal safety
- 2.2 Removal of hydro-mechanical components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance publications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
- 2.3 Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
- 2.4 Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard organisational procedures
3. Remove mechanical components/emergency equipment
- 3.1 Applicable safety precautions are identified and observed for the removal and handling of components
- 3.2 Removal of mechanical components/emergency equipment is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance publications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
- 3.3 Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
- 3.4 Removed components and/or items of emergency equipment are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard organisational procedures
4. Install landing gear components
- 4.1 Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
- 4.2 Component installation is carried out in accordance with applicable maintenance publications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
- 4.3 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5. Install hydro-mechanical components
- 5.1 Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
- 5.2 Component installation is carried out in accordance with applicable maintenance publications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
- 5.3 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
6. Install mechanical components/emergency equipment
- 6.1 Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
- 6.2 Component installation is carried out in accordance with applicable maintenance publications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
- 6.3 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8442 | MEA344A | Remove and install aircraft components | Unit of competency |