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Maintain aircraft piston engine components or component parts

Maintain aircraft piston engine components or component parts

Unit of competency
National Code
MEAMEC0030
State Code
OEH00
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 documentation to dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft piston engine components or parts during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance under the guidance of a qualified person. Work under the guidance of a qualified person may be performed individually or as part of a team.This unit applies to piston engine components or parts in a workshop.Note that the scope of any repair or modification and the procedure to be followed will be provided by the qualified person, and will be within the scope of the unit of competency MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenanceThe 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. Prepare to dismantle inspect, maintain and assemble piston engine components or component parts
  • 1.1 Confirm maintenance or repair requirements as defined by the qualified person, standard enterprise procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation
  • 1.2 Specify tagging and repair instructions in accordance with standard enterprise procedures and as directed by a qualified person for parts requiring specialist repair
  • 1.3 Select and prepare applicable materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs for the maintenance and repair requirements in accordance with standard enterprise procedures and relevant maintenance documentation
2. Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft piston engine components or component parts
  • 2.1 Remove and/or disassemble components or component parts in accordance with standard enterprise procedures, relevant maintenance documentation and qualified person guidance 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)
  • 2.2 Carry out routine maintenance, repair or modification procedures, as approved by relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures, and in accordance with required standard enterprise procedures and specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDSs and items of PPE
  • 2.3 Assemble component parts within specified tolerances and in accordance with standard enterprise procedures and the appropriate maintenance documents
  • 2.4 Where applicable, and as required by the qualified person, provide assistance in the final adjustment and testing of components to confirm serviceability
3. Complete maintenance, repair or modification activities
  • 3.1 Complete required documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 3.2 Tag, seal and pack maintained or repaired or modified components within specified procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUD81 MEA333 Maintain aircraft piston engine components or parts Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDV9 MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills Qualification