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Maintain aircraft structure and components

Maintain aircraft structure and components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEASTR0005
State Code
OEH59
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 apply hand skills and maintenance publications to remove corrosion from aircraft structural materials during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.Applications include the metallic structure of fixed and rotary wing aircraft and structural components.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 remove corrosion damage
  • 1.1 Assess extent of damage to assist in determining removal procedure
  • 1.2 Support and prepare structure in accordance with maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage
  • 1.3 Identify appropriate corrosion removal procedure in accordance with structural repair manual and approved data
  • 1.4 Obtain specialist advice to establish an approved repair scheme where a standard corrosion removal procedure cannot be identified or damage criteria is out of limits
  • 1.5 Organise all required materials and equipment to support removal
2. Remove corrosion damage
  • 2.1 Perform corrosion removal and apply protective coatings, sealants and jointing compounds in accordance with approved repair scheme, using aircraft standard practices and following process requirements, including relevant work health and safety procedures (WHS) and the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.2 Clean waste materials and contaminants from structure or components in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.3 Restore sealing and surface finishes to operate within prescribed specifications
  • 2.4 Complete and process required maintenance and repair documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.5 Tag, seal and package or cradle repaired components or assemblies in accordance with specified procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE89 MEA410 Maintain aircraft structure/components Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDW1 MEA40718 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) Qualification
BIC6 MEA41322 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) Qualification