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Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components

Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA276
State Code
AUF82
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
60
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, functionally test and troubleshoot basic communication and radio navigation systems and to remove and install components during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.Applications include communication and radio navigation systems of fixed wing aircraft with fixed undercarriage and basic rotary wing aircraft with skids or floats and no powered flight controls powered by either a normally aspirated piston engine or small gas turbine.The unit is part of the small aircraft maintenance Certificate III and IV Mechatronics training pathways. Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification 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. Inspect basic communication and radio navigation systems and components
  • 1.1 Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
  • 1.2 Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.3 Communication and radio navigation systems and components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
  • 1.4 Defects are correctly identified and reported
2. Functionally test basic communication and radio navigation systems and components
  • 2.1 Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
  • 2.2 Communication and radio navigation systems are functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
  • 2.3 Deficiencies are correctly identified and reported
3. Troubleshoot basic communication and radio navigation systems
  • 3.1 Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
  • 3.2 Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
  • 3.3 Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
  • 3.4 Communication and radio navigation system faults are located and are correctly recorded in maintenance documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures
4. Remove and install basic radio communication and navigation system components
  • 4.1 System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
  • 4.2 Communication and navigation system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements
  • 4.3 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 4.4 Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
  • 4.5 Communication and navigation system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
  • 4.6 Physical installation of components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and regulatory requirements, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment is carried out
  • 4.7 System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
  • 4.8 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4446 MEA276A Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG14 MEAAVI0046 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components Unit of competency