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Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components

Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA291
State Code
AUE47
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
80
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft single axis autopilot systems (including those with radio navigation system interfaces) and components during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway. Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (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. Inspect fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components
  • 1.1 Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
  • 1.2 Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.3 Single axis autopilot system and components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
  • 1.4 Defects are correctly identified and reported
2. Test/adjust fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components
  • 2.1 Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
  • 2.2 Autopilot systems are functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
  • 2.3 System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
3. Troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems
  • 3.1 Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
  • 3.2 Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
  • 3.3 Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process, using fault-finding charts or similar, to line replacement level
  • 3.4 Autopilot system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Rectification requirements are determined
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4461 MEA291A Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH70 MEAAVI0060 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single-axis autopilot systems and components Unit of competency