Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems

Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA512
State Code
AUE18
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
55
Description
This unit of competency is required by individuals seeking approval within Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 145 and Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR) 30 maintenance organisations to maintain general aviation recovery devices that have ballistic parachute systems. Coverage does not include the maintenance and re-packing of the parachute which is covered by unit MEA505 Maintain and pack parachutes.The unit requires the application of hand skills and knowledge of general aviation recovery devices (GARD) with ballistic parachute systems to remove, install and maintain the system when fitted to small aircraft.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect GARD ballistic parachute system
  • 1.1 Ballistic parachute container is inspected in accordance with applicable maintenance data
  • 1.2 Parachute deployment rocket and operating cable is inspected in accordance with applicable maintenance data while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.3 Remaining installed life is verified from aircraft documentation
  • 1.4 Maintenance documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Remove GARD ballistic parachute system
  • 2.1 Operating cable is disconnected and rocket is removed in accordance with applicable maintenance data and explosives handling safety precautions
  • 2.2 Parachute container is removed from the aircraft in accordance with applicable maintenance data while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 2.3 Maintenance documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3. Install GARD ballistic parachute system
  • 3.1 Parachute container is installed in accordance with applicable maintenance data
  • 3.2 Rocket is fitted and operating cable connected in accordance with applicable maintenance data and explosives handling safety precautions
  • 3.3 Maintenance documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH96 MEALSU0011 Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems Unit of competency