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Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components

Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA305
State Code
AUF96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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 the use of maintenance publications to remove and install aircraft flight control system components of fixed wing aircraft during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It may also be part of a Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway. 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). Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Remove fixed wing flight control system components
  • 1.1 System is rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
  • 1.2 Fixed wing flight control system component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.3 Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
  • 1.4 Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2. Install fixed wing flight control system components
  • 2.1 Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
  • 2.2 Mass balance of control surfaces to be installed is checked in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, if required
  • 2.3 Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements
  • 2.4 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4420 MEA305C Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components Unit of competency