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Apply basic aircraft design characteristics

Apply basic aircraft design characteristics

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA341
State Code
AUD71
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
120
Description
This unit of competency requires application of basic knowledge of aerodynamic shape and structural methods for aeroplanes and rotary wing aircraft.The unit is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It 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. Research and evaluate aeroplane aerodynamic shape
  • 1.1 Common wing plan forms are identified and relative advantages and disadvantages are evaluated
  • 1.2 Common wing configurations are identified and relative advantages and disadvantages are identified
  • 1.3 Aerofoil characteristics are discussed in terms of aircraft performance
  • 1.4 Aeroplane stability and control is discussed in terms of aerodynamic design
  • 1.5 Types of primary and secondary flight control surfaces are identified and control balancing is discussed
  • 1.6 Types of lift augmentation device are identified and compared
  • 1.7 Factors that affect an aircraft in subsonic and high speed flight are identified
2. Research and evaluate rotary wing aerodynamic design
  • 2.1 Common rotor configurations are identified and discuss their aerodynamic characteristics discussed
  • 2.2 Rotary wing aircraft control and stability are discussed
3. Research and evaluate basic aircraft structural design
  • 3.1 The loads acting on an aircraft structure are identified
  • 3.2 The methods of construction of airframes and power plant support structures are identified and compared
  • 3.3 The materials of construction commonly used in aircraft structures are identified and their relative advantages and disadvantages discussed
  • 3.4 Fabrication methods commonly used in aircraft structure are identified and discussed
  • 3.5 Maintenance requirements for aircraft structure are identified
4. Research and evaluate basic landing gear design and construction
  • 4.1 The configurations of landing gear are identified and discussed in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages
  • 4.2 The relative benefits of fixed and retractable landing gear are identified and discussed
  • 4.3 Construction materials used in landing gear components are identified and discussed
5. Apply basic aircraft design characteristics
  • 5.1 Given required aircraft use and performance characteristics an appropriate aerodynamic shape is determined
  • 5.2 An appropriate method of construction, materials of construction and fabrication method are proposed
  • 5.3 An appropriate landing gear configuration is proposed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8439 MEA341A Apply basic aircraft design characteristics Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH99 MEAMEC0032 Apply basic aircraft design characteristics Unit of competency