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Paint aircraft surfaces

Paint aircraft surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
MEASTR0010
State Code
OEG60
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
031599 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
28/03/2023
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform final preparation of surfaces and apply paint finishes to fixed and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.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. Prepare for painting
  • 1.1 Identify painting task from maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures and identify type of substrate
  • 1.2 Identify and assemble required materials, tools and other items using enterprise procedures and maintenance publications
  • 1.3 Match aircraft or component identification to maintenance documentation
  • 1.4 Prepare surfaces for application of paint in accordance with enterprise procedures or process specification
  • 1.5 Apply required masking and barrier materials in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Apply primer
  • 2.1 Identify and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and check personal protective equipment (PPE) for correct fit and function
  • 2.2 Comply with temperature and humidity requirements in accordance with product application procedures or documents
  • 2.3 Apply specified primer in accordance with enterprise procedures or process specification
  • 2.4 Identify and rectify substandard paintwork in accordance with enterprise procedures or process specification
  • 2.5 Clean equipment in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3. Apply surface topcoat
  • 3.1 Identify and comply with WHS requirements and check PPE for correct fit and function
  • 3.2 Comply with temperature and humidity requirements
  • 3.3 Prepare specified topcoat material in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
  • 3.4 Apply topcoat in accordance with enterprise procedures or process specifications
  • 3.5 Identify and rectify substandard paintwork in accordance with enterprise procedures or process specifications
  • 3.6 Remove mask and barrier materials and complete required final finishing of surface
  • 3.7 Complete documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Remove and dispose of or store waste materials in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Clean equipment in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions
  • 4.3 Check equipment for serviceability and deal with unserviceable items in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 4.4 Clean and maintain tools in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 4.5 Clean work area and inspect for serviceable condition in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUD65 MEA415 Paint aircraft surfaces Unit of competency