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Lay out and set up aircraft systems

Lay out and set up aircraft systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA399
State Code
OAD07
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/01/2019
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
04/01/2019
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to lay out and set up aircraft systems. It requires the application of basic knowledge of aircraft system design and schematic layout, including the relative advantages of different types of systems. The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and lay out schematically aircraft mechanical systems
  • 1.1 Identify mechanical system applications in aircraft design and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types
  • 1.2 Identify components of mechanical systems
  • 1.3 Select a mechanical system for an application, sketch the schematic layout, and label all components
  • 1.4 Identify mechanical system maintenance requirements
2. Select and lay out schematically aircraft hydraulic systems
  • 2.1 Identify hydraulic system applications in aircraft design, their operation, and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types
  • 2.2 Identify aircraft hydraulic fluids, their characteristics and handling precautions
  • 2.3 Identify components of hydraulic systems and describe their operation in general terms
  • 2.4 Select a hydraulic system for an application, sketch the schematic layout, and label all components
  • 2.5 Determine hydraulic system maintenance requirements
3. Select and lay out schematically aircraft pneumatic systems
  • 3.1 Identify pneumatic system applications in aircraft design, their operation, and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types
  • 3.2 Determine components of pneumatic systems and describe their operation in general terms
  • 3.3 Select a pneumatic system for an application, sketch the schematic layout, and label all components
  • 3.4 Identify pneumatic system maintenance requirements
4. Select and lay out schematically aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems
  • 4.1 Identify typical fuel storage and distribution systems used in aircraft design
  • 4.2 Determine components of fuel storage and distribution systems and describe their operation
  • 4.3 Select a fuel storage and distribution system for an application, sketch the schematic layout, and label all components
  • 4.4 Determine types of aircraft fuel, their characteristics, and handling precautions
  • 4.5 Identify fuel storage and distribution system maintenance requirements
5. Set up and operate a simple hydraulic system
  • 5.1 Sketch the hydraulic system and label all components
  • 5.2 Obtain required components according to hydraulic system requirements
  • 5.3 Assemble and operate system while observing work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of safety data sheets (SDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE12 MEA340 Lay out and set up aircraft systems Unit of competency