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Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks

Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA147A
State Code
WG859
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/08/2013
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/11/2013
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
14/11/2013
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency deals specifically with competencies required for employment within Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 42 Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Perform airworthiness review tasks
  • 1.1 Level of authorisation to perform airworthiness review tasks is determined
  • 1.2 Continuing airworthiness records for the aircraft under review are obtained
  • 1.3 Airworthiness status of the aircraft is determined
  • 1.4 The aircraft is surveyed for compliance with regulations and with the aircraft’s approved type design
  • 1.5 The completion of any required corrective action is verified
  • 1.6 A record of the review is written in accordance with CAMO procedures
  • 1.7 The airworthiness review certificate is raised and issued in accordance with CAMO procedures, or, where applicable, a notice of decision not to issue an airworthiness review certificate is raised and issued
2 Perform maintenance program approval tasks
  • 2.1 Level of authorisation to perform maintenance program approval tasks is determined
  • 2.2 Maintenance programs are developed in accordance with applicable regulations and CAMO procedures
  • 2.3 Variations to approved maintenance programs are developed in accordance with applicable regulations and CAMO procedures
  • 2.4 Maintenance schedules are developed in accordance with CAMO procedures for inclusion in the maintenance program
  • 2.5 A schedule of life-limited parts is developed in accordance with CAMO procedures for each maintenance program
  • 2.6 Maintenance program approval documentation is raised and processed in accordance with regulatory requirements and CAMO procedures
  • 2.7 Maintenance program variation approval documentation is raised and processed in accordance with regulatory requirements and CAMO procedures
  • 2.8 One-off extensions to maintenance task intervals are processed in accordance with CAMO procedures
  • 2.9 Maintenance program approval records are raised and maintained in accordance with CAMO procedures
3 Perform reliability program tasks
  • 3.1 The requirement for a reliability program is determined
  • 3.2 The reliability program is developed and written in accordance with CAMO procedures
  • 3.3 Responsibilities for reliability program administration are determined and recorded in the program
  • 3.4 Reliability data sources are identified and data collection, recording, and analysis procedures and responsibilities are specified in the program details
  • 3.5 Performance standards are determined and recorded in the program details along with a process for regular review
  • 3.6 Procedures are developed for investigation when performance standards are exceeded and for the implementation and recording of corrective action
  • 3.7 Operation of the reliability program is monitored to ensure program effectiveness
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
CAMO authorisations
CAMO authorisations may be found in the CAMO Exposition
Regulations and associated standards and advisory material
Regulatory requirements, standards and advisory material relating to continuing airworthiness management may be found in:
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)
CASR Part 42 Manual of Standards
CASR Part 42 Guidance Material and Acceptable Means of Compliance
Users Guide CASR Part 42
CAAP 42M-2(0) Reliability Programs
FAA AC 20-157 How to prepare Reliability Assessment Plans for Aircraft Systems and Equipment
FAR Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories
FAR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards for Airplanes in the Transport Category
EASA CS-23 Certification Specifications for Aeroplanes in the Normal, Utility, Aerobatic or Commuter Categories
EASA CS-25 Certification Specifications for Airplanes in the Transport Category
AC 21-15 (1) Supplemental Type Certificates
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
individual or team-related activities
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform tasks within a CAMO associated with airworthiness review, maintenance program development and review and reliability program development and operation.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways, including direct observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Method of assessment
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with applying scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUD74 MEA147 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks Unit of competency