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Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul

Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul

Unit of competency
National Code
MEAMEC0076
State Code
OEG15
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
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply hand skills and use theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures and/or standard enterprise procedures to test run aircraft piston engines, adjust operating parameters and troubleshoot/rectify faults.This unit applies to all types of aircraft piston engines that are not installed in an airframe. Work can be performed individually or as a member 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. Prepare piston engine for test run
  • 1.1 Check documentation to ensure that engine is ready for testing
  • 1.2 Install engine in test rig or test cell, including connection of fuel, oil and electrical supplies and instrumentation while observing relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.3 Fill sump or external oil tank with correct grade and type of lubricating oil
  • 1.4 Fill test rig or cell fuel tank with correct type and grade of fuel
  • 1.5 Fit correct propeller or club to the engine
  • 1.6 Prepare test rig or cell for operation
2. Run and test piston engine performance
  • 2.1 Start engine and check operating parameters in accordance with maintenance manual and standard enterprise procedures while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDSs and PPE
  • 2.2 Perform requires tests and adjustments to engine performance, in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures, and seek required supervisory guidance for complex testing and adjustments
  • 2.3 Record engine operating parameters and test results in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3. Troubleshoot piston engine faults
  • 3.1 Use available information from maintenance records and test results, when required, to assist in fault determination
  • 3.2 Use logical processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
  • 3.3 Obtain specialist advice, when required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
  • 3.4 Locate piston engine component faults and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
  • 3.5 Determine fault rectification requirements to assist in determining if the engine must be returned to the workshop
4. Remove engine from test rig/cell
  • 4.1 Remove engine from test rig or stand in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDSs and PPE
  • 4.2 Configure, inhibit and prepare serviceable engines in accordance with maintenance manual requirements and standard enterprise procedures for transport or storage
  • 4.3 Complete required maintenance documentation and modification records and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 4.4 Return unserviceable engines to workshop in accordance with standard enterprise procedures for rectification or re-work
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE38 MEA397 Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul Unit of competency