Unit of competency Outline

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Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure

Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA371
State Code
AUD91
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/02/2015
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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
90
Description
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, applicable tools, maintenance publications and repair drawings to perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft structure, including the replacement of primary structure components of both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. This may occur during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities and may involve individual or team-related activities.The unit is part of the Aeroskills Mechatronics Certificates III and IV small aircraft maintenance training pathways. 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).Where a 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. Prepare to undertake repair or modification
  • 1.1 Modification or the repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
  • 1.2 Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or where damage is beyond specified limits
  • 1.3 All materials and equipment required are organised
  • 1.4 Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage
  • 1.5 Jigs, fixtures or bracing are used, as required, to maintain shape and/or alignment
2. Repair/modify aircraft structure
  • 2.1 Structural repairs/modifications are performed, in accordance with approved repair scheme or modification drawings and instructions, ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out 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)
  • 2.2 Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
  • 2.3 Required mensuration/alignment checks are completed and components are adjusted, where necessary, to operate within prescribed specifications
  • 2.4 Repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged or cradled in accordance with specified procedures, where required
  • 2.5 Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC022 MEA311D Inspect and repair/modify aircraft structures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG80 MEAMEC0058 Perform major modifications and repairs to small aircraft metal structure Unit of competency