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Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components

Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA308
State Code
AUF06
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
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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 to remove and install rotary wing aircraft rotors and associated flight control system components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.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. Remove rotary wing rotor
  • 1.1 System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
  • 1.2 Isolation and warning signs are installed/fitted to ensure personnel safety
  • 1.3 Rotary wing rotor removal is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.4 Required aircraft maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 1.5 Removed components are labelled, sealed and packaged in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
2. Remove rotary wing flight control system components
  • 2.1 System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
  • 2.2 Isolation and warning signs are installed/fitted to ensure personnel safety
  • 2.3 Rotary wing flight control system component removal is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant WHS requirements
  • 2.4 Required aircraft maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.5 Removed components are labelled, sealed and packaged in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practice
3. Install rotary wing rotor
  • 3.1 Rotor to be installed is checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
  • 3.2 Mass balance of rotor blades/head is checked in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices
  • 3.3 Installation is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant WHS requirements
  • 3.4 Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
4. Install rotary wing flight control system components
  • 4.1 Rotary wing flight control system components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
  • 4.2 Installation is carried out in accordance with relevant aircraft publications/maintenance regulations/orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant WHS requirements
  • 4.3 Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
  • 4.4 Required aircraft maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
D4423 MEA308C Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components Unit of competency