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Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components

Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA406
State Code
AUF21
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
60
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications to repair fixed and rotary wing aircraft non-primary structure sheet metal components under the guidance of a qualified person.This unit is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate II training pathway It 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 perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components
  • 1.1 Applicable sheet metal repair scheme is determined in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation, enterprise procedures and qualified person guidance
  • 1.2 All required materials and equipment are selected and organised in accordance with enterprise procedures and maintenance documentation
2. Perform routine repairs and minor modifications to aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components
  • 2.1 Sheet metal repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme, 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)
  • 2.2 Work area is cleaned of all waste material or adjustments
  • 2.3 Under guidance of a qualified person, minor adjustments are made, where necessary, for components to operate within prescribed specifications
3. Complete routine repair and minor modification activities
  • 3.1 Required documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.2 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
W8454 MEA406B Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheetmetal components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH61 MEASTR0003 Modify and repair aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components Unit of competency