Unit of competency Outline
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Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts
Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA364A
MEA364A
State Code
D4476
D4476
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/05/2012
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
10/05/2012
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It covers the competencies required to maintain and repair a range of small aircraft mechanical components and parts. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence under CASR Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in Section 3, Assessment Guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain and/or repair mechanical components or parts
- 1.1. Maintenance and/or repair requirements are determined following disassembly and assessment of component parts for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
- 1.2. Tagging and repair instructions are accurately specified for parts requiring specialist repair
- 1.3. Appropriate materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs are selected and prepared for the particular specification requirements
- 1.4. Components or parts are maintained, repaired or modified, as approved by relevant manufacturers' bulletins or procedures, in accordance with required specifications
- 1.5. Mechanical component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents
- 1.6. Mechanical components are adjusted, as required, to operate within prescribed specifications
- 1.7.Test equipment and rigs are used, where applicable, to confirm serviceability
- 1.8. Maintained/repaired or modified components are tagged, sealed and packaged within specified procedures
- 1.9. Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Note
Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide
Components or parts to be maintained and/or repaired
Components or parts to be maintained and/or repaired may include:
1. Hoses
2. Pipes
3. Cables, pulleys, chains, sprockets and gear drives
4. Control rods, bellcranks, links and screwjacks
5. Trim panels, linings, seats, cabin equipment and consoles, coverings, emergency equipment stowage (including passenger escape systems, life jackets, rafts, location transmitters, cargo, crew and/or passenger seat restraints)
Maintain
Maintain involves cleaning, inspection for wear or damage and adjustment and lubrication, where applicable
Repair
Repair comprises:
standard techniques for pipes and replacement of eye-ends, tubes or bearings for control rods/pulleys/sprockets and bushes or bearings for bellcranks and links
the use of adhesives and appropriate patch materials for trim and upholstery repairs (more extensive repairs involving sewing are covered by MEA509A Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft-related fabric components)
replacement of restraint system components where sewing is not required (more extensive repairs are covered by MEA508A Maintain, install and remove restraint systems)
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities
individual or team- related activities
Procedures and requirements
Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
Note
Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide
Components or parts to be maintained and/or repaired
Components or parts to be maintained and/or repaired may include:
1. Hoses
2. Pipes
3. Cables, pulleys, chains, sprockets and gear drives
4. Control rods, bellcranks, links and screwjacks
5. Trim panels, linings, seats, cabin equipment and consoles, coverings, emergency equipment stowage (including passenger escape systems, life jackets, rafts, location transmitters, cargo, crew and/or passenger seat restraints)
Maintain
Maintain involves cleaning, inspection for wear or damage and adjustment and lubrication, where applicable
Repair
Repair comprises:
standard techniques for pipes and replacement of eye-ends, tubes or bearings for control rods/pulleys/sprockets and bushes or bearings for bellcranks and links
the use of adhesives and appropriate patch materials for trim and upholstery repairs (more extensive repairs involving sewing are covered by MEA509A Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft-related fabric components)
replacement of restraint system components where sewing is not required (more extensive repairs are covered by MEA508A Maintain, install and remove restraint systems)
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities
individual or team- related activities
Procedures and requirements
Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply hand skills and use relevant maintenance publications to maintain and repair mechanical components while applying all relevant safety precautions.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of maintenance and repair applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the relevant procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to maintenance/repair is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of components or parts from each of Groups 1 to 5, as listed in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.
Method of assessment
Guidance information for assessment
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply hand skills and use relevant maintenance publications to maintain and repair mechanical components while applying all relevant safety precautions.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of maintenance and repair applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the relevant procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to maintenance/repair is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components. Ability to assess component serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a representative range of components or parts from each of Groups 1 to 5, as listed in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.
Method of assessment
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUG15 | MEA364 | Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| S748 | MEA40710 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) | Qualification |
| D744 | MEA40711 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) | Qualification |
| D741 | MEA30211 | Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) | Qualification |
| D746 | MEA41011 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) | Qualification |