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Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components

Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA321
State Code
AUF61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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 requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications and knowledge of system theory to test and troubleshoot aircraft flight control systems and components of fixed wing aircraft during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Certificate IV training pathways. 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. Prepare for troubleshooting
  • 1.1 Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are interpreted to identify an unserviceability
2. Test fixed wing flight control systems
  • 2.1 Powered controls of the aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with maintenance manual for the application of electrical and hydraulic power
  • 2.2 Power is applied, if necessary, and system is functionally tested in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for malfunction or evidence of incorrect rigging while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 2.3 System rigging is performed in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
3. Troubleshoot fixed wing flight control systems
  • 3.1 Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
  • 3.2 Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
  • 3.3 Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
  • 3.4 Fixed wing flight control system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
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State Code National Code Title Type
WC038 MEA321C Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components Unit of competency