Elements and Performance Criteria

Repair comprises standard techniques for pipes and replacement of eye-ends, tubes or bearings for control rods/pulleys/sprockets and bushes or bearings for bellcranks and links.
Maintain involves cleaning, inspection for wear or damage and adjustment and lubrication where applicable.
Application of this unit may relate to:
Scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
Individual or team related activities
Procedures and requirements refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise.


1. Hoses
2. Pipes
3. Cables, pulleys, chains, sprockets, gear drives
4. Control rods, bellcranks, links
5. Non-structural removable components of fuselages, fairings, nacelles, empennage, wings, thrust reversers. for non-pressurised aircraft - entry, cargo, access doors and associated seals, windows and transparent panels
6. Trim panels, linings, seats, cabin equipment and consoles, floor panels, coverings, emergency equipment (including passenger escape systems, inflatable slides, life jackets, rafts, location transmitters, beacons, cargo, crew and/or passenger seat restraints.

Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply hand skills and use relevant maintenance publications to maintain and repair mechanical components while applying all relevant safety precautions

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of maintenance and repair applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the relevant procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to maintenance/repair is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the Unit of Competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of components or parts from each of Groups 1 to 6, as listed in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.