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Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware

Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA265
State Code
AUD70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills in the removal and installation from fixed or rotary wing aircraft of electrical hardware, including items of general electrical hardware, that are within the privileges of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A Licence during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for the granting of the chosen Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 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 general aircraft electrical hardware
  • 1.1 System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
  • 1.2 Removal of electrical hardware is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.3 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 1.4 Removed components are tagged, packaged or discarded in accordance with specified procedures
2. Install general aircraft electrical hardware
  • 2.1 Electrical hardware components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
  • 2.2 Physical installation of electrical hardware is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
  • 2.3 System is reinstated to correct physical condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
  • 2.4 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8395 MEA265A Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware Unit of competency