Unit of competency Outline
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Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components
Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA605
MEA605
State Code
AUD97
AUD97
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are required to apply explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures, hand skills and the use of maintenance documentation/publications in the inspection, testing and troubleshooting of stores suspension systems (SSS) and components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit applies to all aircraft fitted with stores suspension systems.This unit of competency is part of the Armament Certificate IV training pathway. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft SSS and components
- 1.1 The task is verified from applicable documentation
- 1.2 Aircraft safety devices are checked in accordance with relevant technical publications and manuals
- 1.3 Correct SSS component is visually identified for inspection, testing and troubleshooting
- 1.4 Appropriate tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task
2. Inspect SSS component
- 2.1 Firing devices are checked and removed if fitted
- 2.2 SSS component is inspected in accordance with technical publications and manuals 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)
- 2.3 Aircraft is prepared for testing and troubleshooting of SSS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals
3. Test and troubleshoot SSS component
- 3.1 SSS component is functionally tested in accordance with applicable technical publications and manuals for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
- 3.2 SSS component faults are identified in accordance with technical publications and manuals
- 3.3 Specialist advice is obtained when required to assist with the troubleshooting process
- 3.4 Corrective action is taken in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4. Complete and process documentation
- 4.1 Applicable documentation is completed for SSS component inspection, testing and troubleshooting
- 4.2 Completed documentation is forwarded to Maintenance Control Section (MCS)
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4495 | MEA605A | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEH16 | MEAARM0005 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVO7 | MEA41215 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament) | Qualification |
| BDX4 | MEA41218 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament) | Qualification |