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Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration

Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA159
State Code
OAD15
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/01/2019
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
04/01/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply configuration management (CM) procedures specified by applicable regulatory bodies and the organisation. It involves maintaining the configuration defined by original drawings, standards, and component fit of the aircraft or aeronautical product, and as subsequently varied by approved modifications or approved component/material substitution. The unit includes managing aircraft weight and balance, role equipment, modification state, and spares’ authenticity and traceability. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit applies to aircraft configuration during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and covers the equipment fit for approved aircraft and aeronautical product operation, including specified role equipment. The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).This unit forms part of the CASA requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain aircraft and aeronautical product configuration
  • 1.1 Maintain aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance configuration in line with applicable maintenance documentation
  • 1.2 Change and maintain aircraft configuration to meet established role requirements according to airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures
  • 1.3 Modify aircraft and aeronautical product according to airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures
  • 1.4 Authenticate and check aeronautical product for serviceability according to airworthiness regulations and organisational policy and procedures
  • 1.5 Produce locally manufactured components according to authorised specifications and technical drawings
2. Manage aircraft weight and balance
  • 2.1 Maintain and validate aircraft weight and balance according to regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • 2.2 Provide revised weight and balance data for revision of aircraft loading systems
3. Manage maintenance configuration records and documentation
  • 3.1 Compile and distribute maintenance reports and documentation according to regulatory requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • 3.2 Maintain maintenance records and associated documentation according to organisational policy and procedures
  • 3.3 Remedy deficiencies in documentation according to organisational policy and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE41 MEA121 Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG43 MEACOM0038 Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration Unit of competency