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Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components

Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA284
State Code
AUF09
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
60
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and knowledge of component repair and overhaul procedures relating to fixed and rotary wing aircraft instrument system components that are repaired or overhauled in aviation maintenance workshops during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway.Repair of circuit boards is covered by MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards and MEA263 Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards.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. Determine requirements
  • 1.1 Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
  • 1.2 System components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required
  • 1.3 Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
  • 1.4 Extent of overhaul or repair is correctly identified and documented
2. Troubleshoot instrument system components
  • 2.1 Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
  • 2.2 Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
  • 2.3 Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
  • 2.4 System component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
  • 2.5 Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3. Dismantle and inspect instrument system components
  • 3.1 System component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 3.2 Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
  • 3.3 Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are accurately specified
  • 3.4 Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4. Repair and/or modify instrument system components
  • 4.1 System component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
  • 4.2 Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturer's bulletins or procedures
5. Assemble, test and adjust instrument system components
  • 5.1 Assembly of component parts is carried out within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents
  • 5.2 System components are adjusted or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications
  • 5.3 Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
  • 5.4 Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4454 MEA284A Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH91 MEAAVI0054 Repair and overhaul aircraft instrument system components Unit of competency