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Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams

Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA413
State Code
AUE08
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
40
Description
This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the application of sealant to the surface seams of aircraft and aircraft components prior to surface coating application on fixed and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.No licensing requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, but compliance with legislation and regulations for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials is included in the unit.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).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to undertake seam sealing
  • 1.1 The seam sealing task is identified from maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures
  • 1.2 Applicable enterprise procedures, process specifications and maintenance publications are used to identify materials and tools to be used for seam sealing
  • 1.3 Aircraft or component identification is matched with relevant maintenance documentation
2. Prepare seams for application of sealant
  • 2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified and complied with and personal protective equipment (PPE) is checked for correct fit and function
  • 2.2 Materials and tools required for sealant application are assembled
  • 2.3 Masking is applied in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
  • 2.4 Seams are prepared for sealant application in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
3. Mix sealant
  • 3.1 Environment is established in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
  • 3.2 The applicable sealant is mixed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of PPE
4. Apply sealant to seams
  • 4.1 Sealant is applied in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 4.2 The sealed seam is inspected and blemishes, voids or gaps are filled
  • 4.3 Masking materials are removed
  • 4.4 Waste and/or surplus materials are disposed of in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
  • 4.5 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 4.6 Aircraft or component, equipment and work area is left in a condition enabling the next task to begin
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8461 MEA413A Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG10 MEASTR0008 Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams Unit of competency