Unit of competency Outline

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Inspect aircraft structures

Inspect aircraft structures

Unit of competency
National Code
MEASTR0001
State Code
OEH63
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 maintenance documentation and manuals to inspect aircraft structure and identify damage and deterioration during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The 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 and prepare to inspect aircraft structure
  • 1.1 Identify specific inspection requirements using maintenance documentation and modification status, including relevant defect reports
  • 1.2 Prepare aircraft structure and access to allow for comprehensive inspection in accordance with maintenance documentation while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Assess and document aircraft structure maintenance requirements
  • 2.1 Visually and physically check aircraft structure for signs of deformation, defects or damage in accordance with maintenance documentation and approved procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including use of MSDSs and items of PPE
  • 2.2 Assess damage or defects against damage or wear limits specified in structural repair manual, or other approved data, to determine if repair or replacement is required
  • 2.3 Complete and process maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUF60 MEA401 Inspect aircraft structures Unit of competency