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Modify and repair aircraft composite structure using cold bonding

Modify and repair aircraft composite structure using cold bonding

Unit of competency
National Code
MEAMEC0054
State Code
OEG56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/03/2023
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
28/03/2023
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply hand skills and use maintenance publications, applicable materials, tools and methods to repair aircraft composite material structure and components using cold cure repair techniques either on-aircraft or in the workshop during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.If this unit is selected, one of the following units should also be selected:MEASTR0001 Inspect aircraft structuresMEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structuresMEAMEC0056 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraftThe unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).Any other relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan repair or modification
  • 1.1 Assess the extent of damage, including using visual and tap test methods, to assist in determining modification or repair procedure
  • 1.2 Support and prepare structure in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage, while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.3 Identify appropriate modification or repair scheme in accordance with structural repair manual or approved data
  • 1.4 Obtain specialist advice in establishing an approved modification or repair scheme where a standard modification or repair scheme cannot be identified, or damage criteria are out of limits
  • 1.5 Organise required materials and equipment in accordance with maintenance manual
2. Repair or modify components using cold cure
  • 2.1 Check lay-up of materials to confirm that components meet required specifications and bagging equipment is correctly installed and operated
  • 2.2 Regularly monitor curing cycle to ensure required specifications are met
  • 2.3 Check components for blemishes or delamination in accordance with quality procedures
  • 2.4 Make ready component assemblies requiring further or special treatment for the appropriate processes
  • 2.5 Complete required maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.6 Tag, seal and pack completed assemblies as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE68 MEA367 Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding Unit of competency