Unit of competency Outline
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Remove and install aircraft components
Remove and install aircraft components
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA344A
MEA344A
State Code
W8442
W8442
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/05/2012
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
08/05/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the competencies required to remove and install aircraft components that are within the privileges of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A Licence. It is one of the units required for the granting of the chosen Aircraft Maintenance Engineer A Licence under CASR Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in Section 3, Assessment Guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Remove landing gear components
- 1.1. The aircraft is jacked as specified in the maintenance manual for landing gear component removal
- 1.2. Removal of components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance publications
- 1.3. Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
- 1.4. Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard organisational procedures
2. Remove hydro-mechanical components
- 2.1. Hydro-mechanical system is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance publication, including fitment of isolation tags, where necessary, to ensure personal safety
- 2.2. Removal of hydro-mechanical components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance publications
- 2.3. Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
- 2.4. Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard organisational procedures
3. Remove mechanical components/emergency equipment
- 3.1. Applicable safety precautions are identified and observed for the removal and handling of components
- 3.2. Removal of mechanical components/emergency equipment is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance publications
- 3.3. Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed
- 3.4. Removed components and/or items of emergency equipment are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard organisational procedures
4. Install landing gear components
- 4.1. Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
- 4.2. Component installation is carried out in accordance with applicable maintenance publications
- 4.3. Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures.
5. Install hydro-mechanical components
- 5.1. Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status.
- 5.2. Component installation is carried out in accordance with applicable maintenance publications.
- 5.3. Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
6. Install mechanical components/emergency equipment
- 6.1. Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
- 6.2. Component installation is carried out in accordance with applicable maintenance publications
- 6.3. Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Note
The Range Statements below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide
Landing gear components
Landing gear components may include:
1. Main and nose wheel assemblies
2. Brake units
Components
Hydro-mechanical components may include:
3. Toilet system components, excluding gate valves
4. Windscreen wiper blades
Mechanical components/emergency equipment may include:
5. Passenger and crew seats, seat belts and harnesses
6. Internal doors excluding any doors that form part of the pressure hull
7. Trim panels, linings, cabin equipment and consoles
8. Applicable emergency equipment, such as life jackets, rafts, location transmitters/beacons
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities
Procedures and requirements
Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
Note
The Range Statements below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide
Landing gear components
Landing gear components may include:
1. Main and nose wheel assemblies
2. Brake units
Components
Hydro-mechanical components may include:
3. Toilet system components, excluding gate valves
4. Windscreen wiper blades
Mechanical components/emergency equipment may include:
5. Passenger and crew seats, seat belts and harnesses
6. Internal doors excluding any doors that form part of the pressure hull
7. Trim panels, linings, cabin equipment and consoles
8. Applicable emergency equipment, such as life jackets, rafts, location transmitters/beacons
Application
Application of this unit may relate to:
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities
Procedures and requirements
Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to use maintenance publications and applicable tools to remove and install specified landing gear, hydro-mechanical and mechanical components and emergency equipment while applying all relevant OHS procedures and standards processes.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into other units that require similar techniques. It is essential that system cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a number of aircraft systems or aircraft types, but must cover a sufficient range of tasks to demonstrate familiarity with attachment methods, connection hardware and couplings peculiar to each type of system, and of safe handling of heavy components. An understanding of system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of this unit of competency are being achieved under supervision without intervention on at least one component from each of Groups 1 to 8 listed in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in the work environment using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.
Method of assessment
Guidance information for assessment
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to use maintenance publications and applicable tools to remove and install specified landing gear, hydro-mechanical and mechanical components and emergency equipment while applying all relevant OHS procedures and standards processes.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable into other units that require similar techniques. It is essential that system cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with.
Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to removal and installation is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a number of aircraft systems or aircraft types, but must cover a sufficient range of tasks to demonstrate familiarity with attachment methods, connection hardware and couplings peculiar to each type of system, and of safe handling of heavy components. An understanding of system operation as it relates to the work must be demonstrated before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards.
A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of this unit of competency are being achieved under supervision without intervention on at least one component from each of Groups 1 to 8 listed in the Range Statement. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency should be assessed in the work environment using procedures, tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate.
Method of assessment
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUD60 | MEA344 | Remove and install aircraft components | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S743 | MEA20510 | Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance | Qualification |
| D738 | MEA20511 | Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance | Qualification |