Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:14 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:14 AM AWST
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Perform bolted repairs to composite skins
Perform bolted repairs to composite skins
Unit of competency
National Code
MEASTR0019
MEASTR0019
State Code
OEG54
OEG54
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
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply hand skills and use maintenance publications, applicable materials, tools and methods to repair aircraft composite skin surfaces using bolted repair techniques during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may involve individual and team-related activities.Applications include composite skin surfaces from fixed and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft components either on-aircraft or in the workshop.If this unit is selected, one of the following units should also be selected:MEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structuresMEAMEC0056 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraftThe 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. Plan repair
- 1.1. Assess extent of damage using visual and tap test methods to assist in determining repair procedure
- 1.2 Support and prepare structure in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage
- 1.3 Identify bolted repair scheme in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
- 1.4 Obtain specialist advice for approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage is out of limits
- 1.5 Organise required materials and equipment required in accordance with repair procedure
2. Repair components using bolted patches
- 2.1 Clean up damage ready for repair while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including using material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 2.2 Obtain patch material and fabricate patches in accordance with the applicable repair scheme
- 2.3 Obtain repair plug material and cut to size
- 2.4 Fit patches and secure with fasteners in accordance with repair scheme while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including using MSDSs and items of PPE
- 2.5 Apply sealant in accordance with repair scheme
- 2.6 Perform required restoration on surface finish
- 2.7 Complete and process required maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- 2.8 Tag, seal or package completed assemblies in accordance with requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUG06 | MEA425 | Perform bolted composite skin repairs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIC6 | MEA41322 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) | Qualification |