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Disassemble aircraft piston engines

Disassemble aircraft piston engines

Unit of competency
National Code
MEAMEC0071
State Code
OEG19
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, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to disassemble aircraft piston engines during workshop repair and/or overhaul.Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft piston engines and components and work 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. Determine requirements
  • 1.1 Interpret and match engine defect reports (removal tags) or customer order by part and serial numbers
  • 1.2 Inspect piston engine in accordance with maintenance publications to establish serviceability state and confirm defects, when required
  • 1.3 Determine and record piston engine build status and quick engine change (QEC) components in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 1.4 Establish modification status and engine operating hours from the engine logbook to assist in determining the repair or overhaul requirements for the engine
  • 1.5 Identify and document extent of overhaul or repair in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Disassemble piston engine
  • 2.1 When required, remove QEC components from the engine, determine maintenance requirements and raise necessary documentation and package with the components
  • 2.2 Label removed QEC components not requiring maintenance and store for reinstallation
  • 2.3 Install engine in work stand and clean engine
  • 2.4 Disassemble engine in accordance with maintenance publication and/or enterprise procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.5 Clean, tag and inspect removed components for serviceability in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 2.6 Dispose of components that are not to be reinstalled in accordance with enterprise procedures and initiate action to obtain replacement components
  • 2.7 Process components to be re-fitted for detailed inspection, repair or overhaul and/or modification, when required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE39 MEA392 Disassemble aircraft piston engines Unit of competency