Unit of competency Outline

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Inspect and repair/modify aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure components

Inspect and repair/modify aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA419
State Code
AUD69
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
50
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications to inspect for damage and repair aircraft non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft cabins and cockpits during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.This unit is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. 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. Inspect for damage to aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components
  • 1.1 Metallic and/or non-metallic components are visually inspected for damage
  • 1.2 Extent of damage is determined and confirmed to be within repair limits
2. Prepare to perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components
  • 2.1 Applicable metallic or non-metallic repair scheme is determined in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation and standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Modification instructions are obtained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.3 All required materials and equipment are selected and organised in accordance with enterprise procedures and maintenance documentation
3. Perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure metallic components
  • 3.1 Metallic component repairs and minor modifications are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme or modification instructions, ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and standard process requirements are carried out 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)
  • 3.2 Work area is cleaned of all waste material
  • 3.3 Minor adjustments are made, where necessary, for components to operate within prescribed specifications
4. Perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure non-metallic components
  • 4.1 Non-metallic component repairs and minor modifications are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme or modification instructions, ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and standard process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 4.2 Work area is cleaned of all waste material
  • 4.3 Minor adjustments are made, where necessary, for components to operate within prescribed specifications
5. Complete routine repair and minor modification activities
  • 5.1 Required documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 5.2 Repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged or cradled in accordance with specified procedures, where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4496 MEA419A Inspect and repair/modify aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAD09 MEA436 Inspect, repair and modify non-primary structure components in aircraft cabins and cockpits Unit of competency