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Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components

Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA411
State Code
AUD85
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
40
Description
This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to preparation and masking of aircraft and aircraft components for coating removal and the removal of coatings using chemical and mechanical methods during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance working either individually or as part of a team.No licensing requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, but compliance with legislation and regulations governing handling and disposal of hazardous materials are included in the unit. 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).Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft components.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the appropriate coating removal method
  • 1.1 The coating removal task is identified from maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures
  • 1.2 Enterprise procedures and maintenance publications are used to identify materials and tools to be used for coating removal
  • 1.3 Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation
2. Prepare for coating removal
  • 2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified and complied with and personal protective equipment (PPE) is checked for correct fit and function
  • 2.2 Materials and tools required for coating removal are assembled
  • 2.3 Appropriate preparation for access to the aircraft is undertaken
  • 2.4 Masking requirements are determined using enterprise procedures and maintenance publications
  • 2.5 Masking is applied to relevant areas and sensitive components
  • 2.6 Environmental requirements are observed during the coating removal process
3. Remove coating
  • 3.1 Chemical strippers are applied in accordance with relevant procedures
  • 3.2 Mechanical coating removal is performed in accordance with enterprise procedures and maintenance manuals
  • 3.3 Surfaces are cleaned of all chemical residue and mechanical media in accordance with enterprise procedures and maintenance manuals
  • 3.4 Masking materials are removed and final cleaning of surfaces is performed
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Material that can be reused is collected and correctly stored
  • 4.2 Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
  • 4.3 Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions
  • 4.4 Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 4.5 Tools are cleaned and maintained in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 4.6 Work area is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8459 MEA411A Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG11 MEASTR0006 Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components Unit of competency