Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:57 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:57 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA304
MEA304
State Code
AUE30
AUE30
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and maintenance publications to remove and install structural and non-structural components from non-pressurised fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It may also be part of a Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway. 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). Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Remove components
- 1.1 Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage to aircraft or component during component removal
- 1.2 Component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual 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)
- 1.3 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- 1.4 Where applicable, removed components are tagged and prepared for transport in accordance with specified procedures
2. Install components
- 2.1 Structural and/or non-structural components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
- 2.2 Component installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
- 2.3 Support/safety equipment is removed at an appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
- 2.4 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
No information
No information
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4419 | MEA304C | Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components | Unit of competency |