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Remove light corrosion from aircraft

Remove light corrosion from aircraft

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA414
State Code
AUF88
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
80
Description
This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the removal of light corrosion from the surfaces of fixed and rotary wing aircraft structure.No licensing requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, but compliance with legislation and regulations for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials is included in the unit.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).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify corrosion damage
  • 1.1 Signs of corrosion are identified through visual inspection
  • 1.2 The type of corrosion is identified
  • 1.3 The severity of corrosion damage is determined and damage more severe than light surface corrosion is documented and reported in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Remove light corrosion
  • 2.1 The applicable corrosion removal method is selected in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified and complied with and personal protective equipment (PPE) is checked for correct fit and function
  • 2.3 Materials and tools required for corrosion removal are assembled
  • 2.4 Surface is prepared and corrosion removed using the selected removal method
3. Clean area and equipment
  • 3.1 Surface is cleaned of all chemical residue and mechanical media, in accordance with enterprise procedures, ready for the next process
  • 3.2 Equipment is cleaned in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions
  • 3.3 Equipment is checked for serviceability and unserviceable items are dealt with in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.4 Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8462 MEA414A Remove light corrosion from aircraft Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEH81 MEASTR0009 Remove light corrosion from aircraft Unit of competency