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Perform borescope inspections

Perform borescope inspections

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA366
State Code
AUE80
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
50
Description
This unit of competency is applied in conjunction with units relating to the inspection, testing and troubleshooting of piston engines and gas turbine engines (either installed in aircraft or in workshops), to perform and assess the results of remote visual inspections using borescopes.The unit is required for the grant of approval for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to perform borescope inspections on aircraft system components and engines during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. 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).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up borescope equipment
  • 1.1 Applicable borescope equipment is obtained and assembled for use
  • 1.2 Assembled borescope equipment is tested for correct operation
2. Perform borescope inspection
  • 2.1 Component or engine is prepared for safe borescope inspection in accordance with applicable maintenance data
  • 2.2 Borescope inspections are performed in accordance with applicable maintenance data or standard operating procedures
3. Record and assess borescope inspection results
  • 3.1 Borescope inspection results are recorded and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures for the applicable borescope equipment
  • 3.2 Identified defects are recorded and reported in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4. Maintain and re-pack borescope equipment for storage
  • 4.1 Borescope equipment is disassembled, maintained and cleaned in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
  • 4.2 Borescope equipment is replaced in transport or storage containers and stored in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4478 MEA366A Perform borescope inspections Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG91 MEAMEC0053 Perform borescope inspections Unit of competency