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Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces

Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA357
State Code
AUF12
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, knowledge of fabric covering systems and maintenance publications to inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.Applications include aircraft and aircraft components that are covered with fabric.The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway. Where a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect/test aircraft fabric surfaces
  • 1.1 Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection/testing requirements
  • 1.2 Appropriate preparation and access to the aircraft structure is undertaken to allow for proper inspection in accordance with maintenance documentation
  • 1.3 Aircraft fabric-covered surfaces are inspected/tested for signs of damage, deterioration or loss of tensile strength in accordance with maintenance documentation and approved procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.4 Damage or deterioration is assessed against limits specified by maintenance manual or other approved data to determine if repair, restoration or replacement is required
2. Repair aircraft fabric surfaces
  • 2.1 Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
  • 2.2 Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personal safety and freedom from damage
  • 2.3 Appropriate repair scheme is identified in accordance with maintenance manual and/or approved data
  • 2.4 All materials and equipment required are organised
  • 2.5 Fabric repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 2.6 Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
  • 2.7 Components are adjusted and/or re-balanced, where necessary, to operate within prescribed specifications
  • 2.8 Required maintenance/repair documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.9 Where required repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged or cradled in accordance with specified procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
D4469 MEA357A Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces Unit of competency