Unit of competency Outline

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Remove light corrosion from aircraft

Remove light corrosion from aircraft

Unit of competency
National Code
MEASTR0009
State Code
OEH81
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
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove light corrosion from the surfaces of fixed and rotary wing aircraft structure.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. Identify corrosion damage
  • 1.1 Identify signs of corrosion through visual inspection
  • 1.2 Identify the type of corrosion to inform removal method selection
  • 1.3 Determine severity of corrosion damage and document and report on damage more severe than light surface corrosion in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Remove light corrosion
  • 2.1 Select required corrosion removal method in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Identify and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and check personal protective equipment (PPE) for correct fit and function
  • 2.3 Assemble required materials and tools for corrosion removal in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.4 Prepare surface and remove corrosion using the selected removal method
3. Clean area and equipment
  • 3.1 Clean surface of all chemical residue and mechanical media, in accordance with enterprise procedures, ready for the next process
  • 3.2 Clean equipment in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions
  • 3.3 Check equipment for serviceability and deal with unserviceable items in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Remove and dispose of or store waste materials in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Complete required documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUF88 MEA414 Remove light corrosion from aircraft Unit of competency