Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 6:07 AM AWST
23/07/2026 6:07 AM AWST
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Repair/modify aircraft metal structure
Repair/modify aircraft metal structure
Unit of competency
National Code
MEA422
MEA422
State Code
AUF54
AUF54
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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 hand skills, the use of special tools, structural repair manuals and approved repair schemes to repair aircraft structure during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Where fabrication of replacement components is required the applicable units are MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft and MEA421 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft. Where major structural disassembly is required the applicable unit is MEA423 Aircraft structure major disassembly and reassembly.Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.Applications include the metal structure of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.The unit is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate IV training pathway. It 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. Prepare to undertake repair
- 1.1 The extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
- 1.2 Structure is prepared and supported in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage
- 1.3 The appropriate modification or repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
- 1.4 Specialist advice in establishing an approved repair scheme is obtained where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage is out of limits
- 1.5 All required materials and equipment are organised
2. Repair/modify aircraft structure
- 2.1 Structural repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme, ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 2.2 Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
- 2.3 Components are adjusted, where necessary, to operate within prescribed specifications
- 2.4 Repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged, or cradled in accordance with specified procedures, where required
- 2.5 Required documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC039 | MEA422A | Repair/modify aircraft metal structure | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEH77 | MEASTR0016 | Repair and modify aircraft metal structure | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDX6 | MEA41318 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) | Qualification |
| AVN6 | MEA41315 | Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) | Qualification |