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Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA302
State Code
AUE56
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/02/2015
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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 is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway and may also be part of a Structures Certificate IV training pathway. It requires application of hand skills and standard trade practices in the removal and installation of aircraft hydro-mechanical system and landing gear components fitted to both fixed and rotary wing aircraft during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance 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 Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation safety Authority (CASA). Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Remove hydro-mechanical system components
  • 1.1 Hydro-mechanical system is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, including fitment of isolation tags, where necessary, to ensure personal safety
  • 1.2 Removal of hydro-mechanical components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual 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)
  • 1.3 Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
  • 1.4 Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
2. Remove landing gear components
  • 2.1 The aircraft is jacked as specified in the maintenance manual for landing gear component removal
  • 2.2 Removal of components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 2.3 Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
  • 2.4 Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
3. Install hydro-mechanical system components
  • 3.1 Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
  • 3.2 Component installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 3.3 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4. Install landing gear components
  • 4.1 Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
  • 4.2 Component installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 4.3 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4417 MEA302C Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAD17 MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components Unit of competency