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Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures

Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA339
State Code
AUE88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/02/2015
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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
140
Description
This unit of competency requires application of procedures and techniques associated with the inspection and maintenance of aircraft structures, and with the performance of a limited range of metal and composite repairs during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, including special inspections required after events, such as heavy landings, overstress or flight through heavy turbulence. Applications include the individual or team-related performance of structural maintenance activities on fixed or rotary wing aircraft on the flight line or in the hangar.The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) 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. Inspect aircraft structure
  • 1.1 Relevant maintenance documentation is used to identify specific inspection requirements
  • 1.2 Appropriate preparation and access to the aircraft structure is undertaken to allow for proper inspection in accordance with maintenance documentation
  • 1.3 Aircraft structure is visually or physically checked for signs of deformation defects or damage in accordance with maintenance documentation and approved procedures 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)
  • 1.4 Damage or defects are assessed against damage or wear limits specified by structural repair manual or other approved data to determine if repair or replacement is required
  • 1.5 Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Prepare to undertake repair
  • 2.1 Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
  • 2.2 Appropriate repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
  • 2.3 Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage is out of limits
  • 2.4 All materials and equipment required are organised
3. Repair and maintain aircraft structure
  • 3.1 Structural repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 3.2 Preventative maintenance techniques are employed to preserve the integrity of aircraft structure
  • 3.3 Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
  • 3.4 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
WC019 MEA339C Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures Unit of competency