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Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components

Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components

Unit of competency
National Code
MEAAVI0017
State Code
OEG39
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply hand skills and use system and component knowledge, maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test and troubleshoot primary radar systems and components of fixed and rotary wing aircraft that have primary radar systems, such as weather radar, during 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. Inspect primary radar systems and components
  • 1.1 Identify specific inspection requirements using maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports
  • 1.2 Check isolation tags and configure aircraft for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the maintenance manual
  • 1.3 Visually or physically check primary radar system components for external signs of defects in accordance with maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.4 Identify and report defects in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Test or adjust primary radar systems and components
  • 2.1 Prepare aircraft and system for application of power or system operation in accordance with maintenance manual
  • 2.2 Perform functional testing of primary radar system for evidence of serviceability or malfunction in accordance with maintenance manual while observing the applicable WHS requirements associated with system ground testing
  • 2.3 Perform calibration or adjustments to system in accordance with maintenance manual
3. Troubleshoot primary radar systems
  • 3.1 Use available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results to assist in fault determination
  • 3.2 Troubleshoot to line replacement level using maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes
  • 3.3 Obtain required specialist or supervisory advice to assist with the troubleshooting process
  • 3.4 Locate primary radar system faults and identify and record causes of faults in required maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 Determine requirements for rectification of faults
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUF93 MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDW5 MEA40618 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) Qualification