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Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft

Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft

Unit of competency
National Code
MEASTR0014
State Code
OEH79
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
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply hand skills, drawings, specifications and maintenance publications to fabricate basic structural components (that are flat or have only a single curve) requiring hand-forming only from aluminium alloys and steel alloys at various states of temper during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.Applications include components for fixed and rotary wing aircraft.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. Interpret specifications and organise materials
  • 1.1 Determine materials requirements from specifications and drawings
  • 1.2 Determine procedure for fabricating component or components to plan equipment use
  • 1.3 Identify required materials by visual, chemical or mechanical means in accordance with specifications
  • 1.4 Organise required materials and equipment in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Prepare materials and tooling
  • 2.1 Translate required dimensions to materials in accordance with specifications
  • 2.2 Prepare cutting and forming equipment and adjust to ensure accuracy of fabrication
  • 2.3 Cut materials according to specifications, ensuring wastage is minimised, and maintain identification of surplus material, 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)
  • 2.4 Prepare materials requiring special treatment for appropriate processes
  • 2.5 Perform solution treatment on materials in accordance with approved procedures and specifications
3. Hand form materials
  • 3.1 Hand form materials to specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDSs and items of PPE
  • 3.2 Check formed components for irregularities and determine requirements for correction
  • 3.3 Remove irregularities to meet required dimensions and specifications
4. Inspect components
  • 4.1 Inspect fabricated components to confirm dimensional accuracy and specifications are met
  • 4.2 Use required checking fixtures to ensure fabrication requirements are met
  • 4.3 Prepare components requiring special or further treatment for the appropriate processes
  • 4.4 Tag or identify completed components in accordance with enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE69 MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIC6 MEA41322 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) Qualification