Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:11 PM AWST
22/07/2026 8:11 PM AWST
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Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable
Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA266
MEA266
State Code
AUG03
AUG03
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and knowledge of aircraft optical fibre cable termination and repair methods in aircraft maintenance hangars and workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of all Avionic Certificate IV 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. Prepare to terminate or repair aircraft optical fibre cable
- 1.1 The system is isolated and it is confirmed that the optical source is not transmitting
- 1.2 The requirement to terminate or replace an existing termination is confirmed from maintenance data
- 1.3 The extent of damage is identified
- 1.4 Equipment required for compliance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements is assembled and required personal protective equipment (PPE) is obtained and worn during termination and/or repair activities
- 1.5 Required tools, optical connectors, materials and test equipment are assembled ready for use
2. Terminate aircraft optical fibre cable
- 2.1 Optical fibre cable is prepared for termination in accordance with the applicable maintenance data or manufacturer’s instructions
- 2.2 The specified optical connector is fitted in accordance with relevant maintenance data or manufacturer’s instructions
3. Repair aircraft optical fibre cable
- 3.1 The extent of damage to the optical fibre cable is determined and assessed for repair or for cable replacement
- 3.2 If damage is within specified limits the repair method is determined from the applicable maintenance data
- 3.3 The repair is performed in accordance with the applicable repair method while observing all applicable WHS requirements
4. Remove fibre hazards from work area
- 4.1 The work area is cleaned and all waste materials are packaged and disposed of in accordance with WHS requirements and enterprise procedures
5. Test terminated and/or repaired optical fibre cable
- 5.1 Terminated and/or repaired fibre optic cable is tested for loss and strength of light transmission in accordance with maintenance data or manufacturer’s specifications
- 5.2 Optical fibre cable is connected to light transmitter and optical receiver
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEG74 | MEAAVI0043 | Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVO4 | MEA40615 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) | Qualification |
| BDW5 | MEA40618 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) | Qualification |