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Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems

Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEALSU0011
State Code
OEH96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/03/2023
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
28/03/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply hand skills and knowledge of general aviation recovery devices (GARD) with ballistic parachute systems to remove, install and maintain the system when fitted to small aircraft. It is required for individuals seeking approval within the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 145 and Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR) 30 maintenance organisations to maintain general aviation recovery devices that have ballistic parachute systems. Coverage does not include the maintenance and re-packing of the parachute, which is covered by unit MEALSU0005 Maintain and pack parachutes.The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and 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. Inspect GARD ballistic parachute system
  • 1.1 Inspect ballistic parachute container in accordance with maintenance data
  • 1.2 Inspect parachute deployment rocket and operating cable in accordance with maintenance data while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.3 Verify remaining life of installed devices from aircraft documentation
  • 1.4 Complete maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Remove GARD ballistic parachute system
  • 2.1 Disconnect operating cable and remove rocket in accordance with applicable maintenance data and explosives handling safety precautions
  • 2.2 Remove parachute container from aircraft in accordance with maintenance data while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including using MSDS and items of PPE
  • 2.3 Complete maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3. Install GARD ballistic parachute system
  • 3.1 Install parachute container in accordance with maintenance data
  • 3.2 Fit rocket and connect operating cable in accordance with maintenance data and explosives handling safety precautions
  • 3.3 Complete maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE18 MEA512 Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems Unit of competency
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