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Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft

Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA421
State Code
AUE97
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
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
100
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of drawings, specifications and maintenance publications to fabricate advanced structural components involving complex and multiple curves and section shapes from aluminium alloys and steel alloys at various temper during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.Applications include components for fixed and rotary wing aircraft.The unit is part of the Aeroskills 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).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret specifications and organise materials
  • 1.1 Specifications and drawings are used to determine material requirements
  • 1.2 Equipment use is planned by determining the procedure for fabricating component
  • 1.3 Material is correctly identified in accordance with specifications
  • 1.4 All materials and equipment are organised
2. Prepare material and tooling
  • 2.1 Dimensions to material is translated in accordance with specifications
  • 2.2 Cutting and forming equipment are prepared and adjusted to ensure accuracy of fabrication
  • 2.3 Material is cut according to specifications ensuring minimisation of wastage and maintenance of surplus material identification 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)
  • 2.4 Material requiring special treatment is prepared for the appropriate processes
  • 2.5 Solution treatment of materials is carried out in accordance with approved procedures and specifications
3. Form material
  • 3.1 Appropriate forming procedure is determined ensuring that specifications are met and the most suitable forming method is selected
  • 3.2 Templates are manufactured, where required, by forming method
  • 3.3 Press tools are designed and manufactured, where required, by forming method
  • 3.4 Forming equipment is operated correctly and safely to form material in accordance with drawings and specifications
  • 3.5 Hand forming is performed accurately, where necessary
4. Hand correct fabricated components
  • 4.1 Components are checked for irregularities and correction requirements determined
  • 4.2 Irregularities are removed to meet required dimensions and specifications
5. Inspect components
  • 5.1 Fabricated components are inspected to confirm dimensional accuracy and specifications are met
  • 5.2 Checking fixtures are used, where appropriate, to ensure requirements are met
  • 5.3 Components requiring special or further treatment are prepared for the appropriate processes
  • 5.4 Completed components are tagged or identified, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC020 MEA421A Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG57 MEASTR0015 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDX6 MEA41318 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) Qualification
AVN6 MEA41315 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) Qualification