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Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems

Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEALSU0009
State Code
OEG97
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
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
28/03/2023
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply hand skills to remove and install electrical and electronic system components while overhauling aircraft seats and pods and using basic electrical test equipment and in-flight entertainment system test sets to perform functional tests and confirm system serviceability. Work may be done during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, and 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. Remove and inspect seat and pod electrical system components
  • 1.1 Render system safe and prepare it for work in accordance with maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety
  • 1.2 Remove electrical system components in accordance with maintenance manual 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)
  • 1.3 Inspect removed components for visible signs of damage or deterioration in accordance with maintenance manuals and standard enterprise procedures
  • 1.4 Complete and process required maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 1.5 Tag, pack or discard removed components in accordance with specified procedures
2. Remove and inspect seat and pod electronic system components
  • 2.1 Render system safe and prepare it for work in accordance with maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety
  • 2.2 Remove electronic system components in accordance with maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including using MSDSs and items of PPE
  • 2.3 Inspect removed components for visible signs of damage or deterioration in accordance with maintenance manuals and standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.4 Complete and process required maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.5 Tag, pack or discard removed components in accordance with specified procedures
3. Install seat and pod electrical system components
  • 3.1 Confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life of electrical system components to be installed against maintenance manual
  • 3.2 Perform physical installation of electrical components in accordance with maintenance manual
  • 3.3 Reinstate system to correct physical condition in preparation for required testing
  • 3.4 Complete and process required maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4. Install seat and pod electronic system components
  • 4.1 Confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life of electronic system components against maintenance manual
  • 4.2 Perform physical installation of electronic components in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
  • 4.3 Reinstate system to correct physical condition in preparation for required testing
  • 4.4 Complete and process required maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
5. Functionally test seat and pod electrical and electronic systems
  • 5.1 Connect system test set to seat or pod in accordance with maintenance manual or approved vendor procedures
  • 5.2 Apply power to seat or pod in accordance with maintenance manual
  • 5.3 Perform functional testing of seat or pod electrical system for correct operation in accordance with maintenance manual
  • 5.4 Perform functional testing of seat or pod electronic system in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
  • 5.5 Remove test equipment and complete and process required maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUF07 MEA510 Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems Unit of competency