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Remove and install aircraft stores management system components

Remove and install aircraft stores management system components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEAARM0002
State Code
OEH13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2022
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 by members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are required to apply explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures, hand skills and use maintenance documentation/publications to remove and install stores management system (SMS) components to meet system reconfiguration requirements during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit applies to all aircraft with stores management systems.The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of 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 aircraft for SMS reconfiguration
  • 1.1 Verify SMS reconfiguration task from documentation
  • 1.2 Check aircraft safety devices in accordance with technical publications and manuals
  • 1.3 Visually identify correct SMS component for reconfiguration
  • 1.4 Select tools and ground support equipment are selected in accordance with the task
2. Remove SMS component
  • 2.1 Visually and physically check and remove fitted firing devices in accordance with maintenance manual
  • 2.2 Remove SMS component from aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including using material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.3 Fit protective covers and panels to aircraft and stores management system component in accordance with technical publications and manuals
3. Install SMS component
  • 3.1 Remove protective covers and panels from aircraft and SMS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals
  • 3.2 Fit SMS component to aircraft in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including using MSDSs and items of PPE
  • 3.3 Test the operation of the systems and components in accordance with maintenance manual
4. Complete and process documentation
  • 4.1 Complete required documentation for reconfigured SMS
  • 4.2 Forward documentation to Maintenance Control Section (MCS) in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUF55 MEA602 Remove and install aircraft stores management system components Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIB2 MEA41222 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament) Qualification