Unit of competency Outline

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Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams

Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams

Unit of competency
National Code
MEASTR0008
State Code
OEG10
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply sealant to the surface seams of aircraft and aircraft components prior to surface coating application on fixed and rotary wing aircraft and aircraft components during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.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 undertake seam sealing
  • 1.1 Identify seam sealing requirements from maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures
  • 1.2 Identify materials and tools for seam sealing using enterprise procedures, process specifications and maintenance publications
  • 1.3 Match aircraft or component identification to the correct maintenance documentation
2. Prepare seams for application of sealant
  • 2.1 Identify and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and check personal protective equipment (PPE) for correct fit and function
  • 2.2 Assemble materials and tools required for sealant application in accordance with identified requirements
  • 2.3 Apply masking accordance with enterprise procedures or process specifications
  • 2.4 Prepare seams for sealant application in accordance with enterprise procedures or process specifications
3. Mix sealant
  • 3.1 Establish environment in accordance with enterprise procedures and/or process specifications
  • 3.2 Mix required sealant in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of material safety datasheets (MSDSs) and items of PPE
4. Apply sealant to seams
  • 4.1 Apply sealant in accordance with enterprise procedures or process specifications while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
  • 4.2 Inspect sealed seam and fill blemishes, voids or gaps in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 4.3 Remove masking materials are removed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 4.4 Dispose of waste or surplus materials in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
  • 4.5 Complete documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 4.6 Leave aircraft or component, equipment and work area in suitable condition for next task in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUE08 MEA413 Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams Unit of competency