Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:28 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:28 AM AWST
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Perform major modifications and repairs to small aircraft metal structure
Perform major modifications and repairs to small aircraft metal structure
Unit of competency
National Code
MEAMEC0058
MEAMEC0058
State Code
OEG80
OEG80
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 applicable tools, maintenance publications and repair drawings to perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft structure, including the replacement of primary structure components of both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. This may occur during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities and may involve individual or team-related activities.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. Prepare to undertake repair or modification
- 1.1 Identify modification or repair scheme in accordance with structural repair manual or approved data
- 1.2 Obtain specialist advice in establishing an approved modification or repair scheme where a standard scheme cannot be identified or where damage is beyond specified limits
- 1.3 Organise all materials and equipment required
- 1.4 Support and prepare structure in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage
- 1.5 Use jigs, fixtures or bracing, when required, to maintain shape or alignment
2. Repair or modify aircraft structure
- 2.1 Perform structural repairs or modifications, in accordance with approved repair scheme or modification drawings and instructions, ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out 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)
- 2.2 Clean work area of all waste material or contaminants
- 2.3 Complete required mensuration or alignment checks and adjust components, when required, to operate within prescribed specifications
- 2.4 Tag, seal and pack or cradle repaired components or assemblies in accordance with specified procedures, when required
- 2.5 Complete required maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUD91 | MEA371 | Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIB7 | MEA30222 | Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) | Qualification |