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Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding

Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA367
State Code
AUE68
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
60
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications, applicable materials, tools and methods to repair aircraft composite material structure and components using cold cure repair techniques either on-aircraft or in the workshop during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.The unit is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway, and of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathways. 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. Plan repair/modification
  • 1.1 Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
  • 1.2 Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage
  • 1.3 Appropriate modification or repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
  • 1.4 Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage criteria are out of limits
  • 1.5 All materials and equipment required are organised
2. Repair/modify components using cold cure
  • 2.1 Lay-up of materials is checked to confirm that components meet required specifications and bagging equipment is correctly installed and operated
  • 2.2 Curing cycle is regularly monitored to ensure required specifications are met
  • 2.3 Components are checked for blemishes or delamination in accordance with quality procedures
  • 2.4 Component assemblies requiring further or special treatment are made ready for the appropriate processes
  • 2.5 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.6 Completed assemblies are tagged, sealed or packaged as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC013 MEA367A Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG56 MEAMEC0054 Modify and repair aircraft composite structure using cold bonding Unit of competency