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Maintain aircraft egress systems

Maintain aircraft egress systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA601
State Code
AUE72
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 covers the maintenance of aircraft egress systems that contain explosive ordnance.Maintenance covers the entire egress system, including the explosive ordnance. It involves the installation and removal of safety devices, disarming and rearming, inspecting, testing, replacing parts, cleaning and painting during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Aeroskills Aircraft Armament Certificate IV training pathway. The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Fit and remove safety devices
  • 1.1 Safety devices are fitted to aircraft egress systems in accordance with standard operating and maintenance procedures
  • 1.2 Safety devices are removed from aircraft egress systems and are correctly stowed in accordance with standard operating and maintenance procedures
2. Prepare for aircraft egress system maintenance
  • 2.1 Applicable maintenance documentation is identified and obtained
  • 2.2 Aircraft egress system maintenance requirements are identified from applicable documentation
  • 2.3 Special tools and equipment required for the maintenance tasks are obtained and positioned
3. Inspect, test and maintain aircraft egress systems
  • 3.1 Aircraft egress systems are inspected in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation
  • 3.2 Relevant tests are safely conducted and results are recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 3.3 Required maintenance tasks are performed in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation and standard enterprise procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 3.4 Emergency and contingency procedures are performed as required
4. Remove and install aircraft egress system components
  • 4.1 Non-explosive egress system components are removed and installed in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation and standard enterprise procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 4.2 Explosive egress system components are removed and installed in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation and standard enterprise procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
5. Complete aircraft egress system maintenance operation
  • 5.1 Removed non-explosive components are tagged and packaged for transportation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 5.2 Removed explosive components are tagged and packaged in accordance with procedures for packaging and transportation of explosive ordnance/dangerous goods
  • 5.3 Special tools and equipment are maintained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 5.4 Documentation and records are completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4491 MEA601A Maintain aircraft egress systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG86 MEAARM0001 Maintain aircraft egress systems Unit of competency