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Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications

Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA365
State Code
AUE79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/02/2015
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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 interpretation of structural repair and modification data to determine required action and to determine the compliance with airworthiness requirements of completed structural repairs or modifications. In addition, the performance of colour contrast dye penetrant non-destructive testing (NDT) on applicable components is included.Applications include both fixed and rotary wing aircraft.The unit covers some of the competencies required to progress from an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) at Certificate IV to the granting of a chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency listed in the MEA Aeroskills Training Package for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at Certificate IV are prerequisite to the attainment of the elements of competency specified in this unit. This includes full coverage of the CASR Part 66 Syllabus subjects/topics listed in the Companion Volume CASA Interface.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess structural repair or modification requirements
  • 1.1 Structural repair requirements are determined from maintenance manuals or approved repair schemes
  • 1.2 Damage beyond repair scheme limits is referred to relevant personnel/authorities
  • 1.3 Modification requirements are determined from approved drawings and specifications/ instructions or requirements are referred to relevant personnel/authorities
  • 1.4 Completed work is evaluated for compliance with airworthiness requirements
2. Perform colour contrast dye penetrant NDT
  • 2.1 Inspection requirements are identified from relevant maintenance data or to confirm a visually identified defect
  • 2.2 Surfaces to be inspected are prepared for the dye penetrant process
  • 2.3 Dye penetrant materials are selected in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • 2.4 Penetrant test is performed in accordance with standard operating procedures and while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) precautions
  • 2.5 Defect indications are checked and identified in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • 2.6 Penetrant testing equipment is correctly maintained and stored while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.7 Results are recorded in accordance with standard enterprise and regulatory requirements
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