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Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components

Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA393
State Code
AUE74
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
35
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components.Applications include components from fixed and rotary wing aircraft piston engines. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine requirements
  • 1.1 Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
  • 1.2 Cylinder assembly components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and confirm defects, if necessary
  • 1.3 Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
  • 1.4 Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Dismantle and inspect piston engine cylinder assembly components/parts
  • 2.1 Cylinder assembly component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manual and/or enterprise procedures while observing relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.2 Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
  • 2.3 Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.4 Parts requiring non-destructive testing (NDT) are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
  • 2.5 Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3. Repair and/or modify piston engine cylinder assembly components or parts
  • 3.1 Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE
  • 3.2 Modification of components is undertaken where required by reference to relevant manufacturer bulletins or procedures, regulatory requirements and/or customer requirements
4. Assemble, test and adjust piston engine cylinder assembly components
  • 4.1 Cylinder assembly component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing relevant WHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE
  • 4.2 Components are tested and adjusted to operate within prescribed specifications
  • 4.3 Cylinder assemblies are prepared for engine reassembly
  • 4.4 Where components are not to be assembled into an engine the finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 4.5 Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG861 MEA393A Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG18 MEAMEC0072 Repair and overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components Unit of competency