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Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics

Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA342
State Code
AUE99
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
120
Description
This unit of competency requires application of basic knowledge of propulsion and power plant selection for aeroplanes and rotary wing aircraft, piston engines and propellers/rotors, turbo prop, gas turbines and gas turbine/rotor.The unit is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. 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. Research and evaluate the types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant and their relative advantages and disadvantages
  • 1.1 The types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant are identified and compared in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages
  • 1.2 Types of propeller are identified and compared in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages
  • 1.3 Turbojet and turbofan performance is compared in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages
  • 1.4 Maintenance requirements for aircraft power plants are identified
2. Apply basic power plant and propulsion system selection processes
  • 2.1 Given required aeroplane use and performance characteristics an appropriate type of power plant is determined
  • 2.2 An appropriate type of propulsion system is selected
  • 2.3 Given required rotary wing aircraft use and performance characteristics an appropriate type of power plant is determined
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8440 MEA342A Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH04 MEAMEC0033 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics Unit of competency