Unit of competency Outline

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Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA370
State Code
AUF11
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
55
Description
This unit of competency requires application of procedures and techniques associated with the repair of non-pressurised small aircraft structure during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team and involves the performance of a limited range of metal and composite repairs. Where extensive repair involving the replacement of major structural components, such as wing spars and fuselage frames, is required the applicable unit is MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure.The unit is part of the Aeroskills Mechatronics Certificates III and IV small aircraft maintenance training pathways. 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. Prepare to undertake repair
  • 1.1 Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
  • 1.2 Appropriate repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
  • 1.3 Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage is out of limits
  • 1.4 All materials and equipment required are organised
2. Repair aircraft structure
  • 2.1 Structural repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.2 Preventative maintenance techniques are employed to preserve the integrity of aircraft structure
  • 2.3 Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
  • 2.4 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC009 MEA363B Inspect, repair and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG88 MEAMEC0057 Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft Unit of competency