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Shot-peen aircraft components

Shot-peen aircraft components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEAMEC0055
State Code
OEH88
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply hand skills and use relevant process documentation to shot-peen aircraft components, such as structural components and components of engines, propellers and landing gear shock struts from fixed and rotary wing aircraft during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be done individually or as part of a team.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. Prepare for shot-peening task
  • 1.1 Obtain and interpret process documentation requirements
  • 1.2 Prepare shot-peening equipment in accordance with the applicable process
2. Apply shot-peening process to Almen strip
  • 2.1 Select and fit the correct Almen strip and set up equipment with the correct stand-off distance and regulated air pressure or spindle speed in accordance with the process documentation
  • 2.2 Implement applicable work health and safety (WHS) provisions, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.3 Apply the process to the Almen strip
  • 2.4 Measure the Almen strip distortion to ensure that it is within the specified tolerance
  • 2.5 Adjust equipment settings and repeat the Almen strip test when required
  • 2.6 Record settings that produce specified Almen strip distortion and present the test strip for inspection
3. Apply shot-peening process to component
  • 3.1 Clean and mask the component in accordance with process documentation
  • 3.2 Apply shot-peening in accordance with the process documentation using equipment settings derived from Almen test strip and while observing all WHS requirements, including use of MSDSs and PPE
  • 3.3 Check the shot peened surface for required density and coverage and re-peen, when required
  • 3.4 Check the shot-peened component for cleanliness to ensure that all contaminants have been removed in accordance with the process documentation
4. Complete shot-peening task
  • 4.1 Record task completion in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Present shot-peened component for inspection, along with Almen test strip and completed documentation
  • 4.3 Tag, seal and pack the component, where applicable and in accordance with specified procedures
  • 4.4 Dispose of waste shot peening media in accordance with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE50 MEA368 Shot peen aircraft components Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDW1 MEA40718 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) Qualification