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Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or component parts

Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or component parts

Unit of competency
National Code
MEAMEC0026
State Code
OEG33
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply hand skills and use maintenance documentation to maintain, repair and modify aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance under the guidance of a qualified person. Work under the guidance of a qualified person may be performed individually or as part of a team.This unit applies to fixed and rotary wing aircraft components either attached to the aircraft or in a workshop.Note that the scope of any repair or modification and the procedure to be followed will be provided by the qualified person, and be within the scope of the skills and knowledge included in the unit of competency MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance.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 to dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or component parts
  • 1.1 Remove and disassemble components or component parts in accordance with enterprise procedures, relevant maintenance documentation and qualified person guidance
  • 1.2 Confirm maintenance and repair requirements as defined by the qualified person, enterprise procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation are understood
  • 1.3 Specify tagging and repair instructions in accordance with enterprise procedures and qualified person directions for parts requiring specialist repair
  • 1.4 Select and prepare appropriate materials, tools, equipment and assembly or fabrication jigs, when required, for the particular maintenance and repair requirements in accordance with enterprise procedures and relevant maintenance documentation
2. Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or component parts
  • 2.1 Carry out routine maintenance, repair or modification procedures in accordance with manufacturers’ bulletins, required enterprise procedures and specifications 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)
  • 2.2 Assemble component parts within specified tolerances and in accordance with enterprise procedures and the appropriate maintenance documents
  • 2.3 Provide assistance, where applicable and as required by the qualified person, in the final adjustment and testing of components to confirm serviceability
3. Complete maintenance and repair activities
  • 3.1 Complete required documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 3.2 Tag, seal and pack components within specified procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE71 MEA329 Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or parts Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDV9 MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills Qualification