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Apply specialty coatings to aircraft

Apply specialty coatings to aircraft

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA417
State Code
AUE40
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
031599 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the preparation and application of a range of specialty coatings to fixed and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft components using application methods applicable to the specific coating material during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.No licensing requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, but compliance with legislation and regulations for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials is included in the unit.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. Determine specialty coating requirements
  • 1.1 Specialty coating requirements are identified from maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures
  • 1.2 Enterprise procedures and maintenance publications are used to identify materials and tools to be used for specialty coating application
  • 1.3 Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation
2. Prepare surface for coating application
  • 2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified and complied with and personal protective equipment (PPE) is checked for correct fit and function
  • 2.2 Materials and equipment required for specialty coating application are assembled
  • 2.3 Surfaces are cleaned and degreased in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 2.4 Final finishing of surfaces is performed in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
  • 2.5 Reject parts and surfaces are identified, recorded and reported in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.6 Masking is applied to relevant areas
3. Prepare and apply coating
  • 3.1 The required coating is prepared in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and directions while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of PPE
  • 3.2 Coating mix is inspected in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
  • 3.3 Coating is applied to the required surfaces in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 3.4 Coating is inspected for coating thickness and quality compliance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
  • 3.5 Defects in the coating are identified and rectified as required
  • 3.6 Masking materials are removed and final cleaning of surfaces is performed
  • 3.7 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions
  • 4.3 Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 4.4 Tools are cleaned and maintained in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 4.5 Work area is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8465 MEA417A Apply specialty coatings to aircraft Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH57 MEASTR0012 Apply specialty coatings to aircraft Unit of competency