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Reassemble aircraft piston engines

Reassemble aircraft piston engines

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA395
State Code
AUF77
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
35
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to reassemble aircraft piston engines during workshop repair and/or overhaul. Note that this relates to the bare engine and does not include the assembly of a quick engine change (QEC) unit. For QEC build-up refer to unit MEA396 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit.Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft piston engines and components. Work can be performed individually or as a member of a team.The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) 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).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to assemble piston engine
  • 1.1 Engine build requirements are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
  • 1.2 Correct engine sub-assemblies and components are gathered for engine assembly and their seviceability state and modification status is confirmed in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation and quality procedures
  • 1.3 Required hardware and plumbing is obtained and confirmed as approved items
2. Reassemble piston engine
  • 2.1 Piston engine sub-assemblies and components are prepared for reassembly in accordance with maintenance manual and/or enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Components are assembled and adjusted in accordance with the maintenance manual and/or enterprise procedures
  • 2.3 Engine is assembled and components and linkages are adjusted in accordance with maintenance data requirements while observing relevant work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.4 Reassembled engine is prepared for testing
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG863 MEA395A Reassemble aircraft piston engines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG17 MEAMEC0074 Reassemble aircraft piston engines Unit of competency