Unit of competency Outline
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Maintain and repair small aircraft mechanical components and parts
Maintain and repair small aircraft mechanical components and parts
Unit of competency
National Code
MEAMEC0051
MEAMEC0051
State Code
OEG59
OEG59
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/03/2023
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
28/03/2023
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply hand skills and use relevant maintenance publications to maintain and repair a range of aircraft mechanical components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft classified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as small aircraft and components in workshops.Repair includes using adhesives and appropriate patch materials for trim and upholstery repairs; more extensive repairs involving sewing are covered by MEA509 Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft-related fabric components. Repair also includes replacing restraint system components where sewing is not required; more extensive repairs are covered by MEA508 Maintain, install and remove restraint systems.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. Determine requirements
- 1.1 Determine maintenance or repair requirements following disassembly and assessment of component parts for serviceability, in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
- 1.2 Specify tagging and repair instructions for parts requiring specialist repair
- 1.3 Select and prepare appropriate materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs for the specification requirements
2. Maintain, repair or modify mechanical components or component parts
- 2.1 Maintain, repair or modify components or component parts as approved by relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures in accordance with required specifications
- 2.2 Assemble mechanical component parts within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 2.3 Adjust mechanical components, when required, to operate within prescribed specifications
- 2.4 Use test equipment and rigs, when required, to confirm serviceability
- 2.5 Tag, seal and pack maintained or repaired or modified components within specified procedures
- 2.6 Complete required maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUG15 | MEA364 | Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIB7 | MEA30222 | Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) | Qualification |