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Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems

Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEAAVI0049
State Code
OEG38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/03/2023
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
28/03/2023
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply hand skills and use maintenance documentation and publications and test sets to inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control (FADEC) systems of fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.Skills and knowledge for maintaining components other than those listed in the Performance Evidence of this unit, such as spark plugs, ignition units, injectors and fuel control units, are covered by the applicable engine maintenance units (e.g. MEA313 Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components, MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components or MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers) and do not apply to this unit.The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).Any other relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect FADEC systems and components
  • 1.1 Identify specific inspection requirements using maintenance documentation and modification status, including relevant system defect reports
  • 1.2 Check isolation tags and configure aircraft for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with maintenance manual
  • 1.3 Visually or physically check FADEC system for external signs of defects in accordance with maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.4 Identify and report defects in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Test FADEC systems
  • 2.1 Prepare aircraft and system for application of power or system operation in accordance with maintenance manual
  • 2.2 Perform functional testing on FADEC system for evidence of serviceability or malfunction in accordance with maintenance manual
3. Troubleshoot FADEC systems
  • 3.1 Use available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results to assist in fault determination of identified faults
  • 3.2 Troubleshoot FADEC systems to line replacement level using maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes, test sets, downloaded maintenance data and fault-finding charts or similar
  • 3.3 Obtain required specialist or supervisory advice to assist with the troubleshooting process
  • 3.4 Locate FADEC system faults and identify and record causes of faults in required maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Determine requirements for rectification of faults
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUF29 MEA279 Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDW5 MEA40618 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) Qualification