Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 6:00 AM AWST
23/07/2026 6:00 AM AWST
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Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures
Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA408B
MEA408B
State Code
W8456
W8456
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Inspection and/or testing of:
drainage and water and dirt collection points
fabric covered plywood surfaces
single and double plywood skin
structural timbers and bolt holes
glued joint strength
glue lines
Repair of:
load carrying structural timbers
plywood skin
spars and ribs
Refinishing of:
structure after repair using approved finishing scheme
The work can relate to scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities.
Procedures and requirements refer to industry standards specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise.
Inspection techniques may include visual inspection, physical checks, mensuration and alignment.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply woodworking hand skills and use applicable tools and maintenance publications to inspect and repair aircraft wooden structure while applying all relevant safety precautions.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and repair applications associated with maintenance of aircraft wooden structures. It is essential that the procedures take into account all aircraft and personal safety precautions of aircraft structure.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and repair of aircraft wooden structures is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft wooden structures. Ability to interpret inspection and repair procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical. The application of the procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of structural flight loads.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the Unit of Competency are being achieved under routine supervision on all items in each of Groups 1 to 3 in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply woodworking hand skills and use applicable tools and maintenance publications to inspect and repair aircraft wooden structure while applying all relevant safety precautions.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and repair applications associated with maintenance of aircraft wooden structures. It is essential that the procedures take into account all aircraft and personal safety precautions of aircraft structure.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and repair of aircraft wooden structures is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft wooden structures. Ability to interpret inspection and repair procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical. The application of the procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of structural flight loads.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the Unit of Competency are being achieved under routine supervision on all items in each of Groups 1 to 3 in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W1152 | MEA408A | Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures | Unit of competency |