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Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft

Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft

Unit of competency
National Code
MEAMEC0040
State Code
OEH98
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
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply hand skills and use system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot, and replace components of airframe systems of fixed wing aircraft that have fixed undercarriage and a normally aspirated engine driving a fixed pitch propeller, or a small gas turbine engine. This may be done during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.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. Inspect basic light fixed wing airframe systems
  • 1.1 Identify specific inspection requirements using relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, when required
  • 1.2 Check isolation tags and configure aircraft for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with maintenance manual
  • 1.3 Visually or physically check airframe system components for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual 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)
  • 1.4 Identify and report defects in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Test/adjust basic light fixed wing airframe systems and components
  • 2.1 Prepare aircraft and system in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power or system operation
  • 2.2 Functionally test airframe system in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
  • 2.3 Perform system adjustment or rigging is in accordance with maintenance manual
3. Troubleshoot basic light fixed wing airframe systems
  • 3.1 Use available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results, when required, to assist in fault determination
  • 3.2 Use maintenance manual fault-diagnosis guides and logic processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
  • 3.3 Obtain required specialist advice to assist with the troubleshooting process
  • 3.4 Locate airframe system faults and clearly identify and record the causes of the faults in maintenance documentation, when required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Determine rectification requirements
4. Remove and install basic light fixed wing airframe system components
  • 4.1 Render system safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and fit isolation tags, when required, to ensure personnel safety
  • 4.2 Carry out airframe system component removal in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDSs and items of PPE
  • 4.3 Complete and process required maintenance documentation
  • 4.4 Tag, seal and pack removed components in accordance with specified procedures
  • 4.5 Check components to be installed to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
  • 4.6 Check mass balance of control surfaces to be installed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, when required
  • 4.7 Carry out installation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
  • 4.8 Complete required maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUD63 MEA351 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIB7 MEA30222 Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) Qualification