Assessor Resource

MEA344A
Remove and install aircraft components

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit requires application of hand skills and standard trade practices in the removal and installation of aircraft components, including hydro-mechanical and mechanical components, and emergency equipment that is within the privileges of the A Licence.

Applications include component removal and installation on both fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

MEA101B

Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

MEA103B

Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activity

MEA105C

Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes

MEA107B

Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

MEA108B

Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation

MEA109B

Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

Co-Requisites

Not applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

applying applicable OHS procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

jacking of aircraft for landing gear component removal

using hand skills and tools to perform component removal and installation tasks

correctly installing and securing of aircraft hardware

inspecting and correctly installing bearings

safely handling heavy components

using maintenance publications to prepare the aircraft for component removal and installation and correct interpretation of removal and installation instructions

applying standard procedures

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

standard trade practices relating to tool usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

how to locate and correctly remove and install components

how to locate and correctly remove and install items of emergency equipment

OHS procedures relating to component removal and installation and handling of heavy components

how to obtain PPE

how to obtain MSDS

relevant maintenance publications

relevant regulatory requirements and standard 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 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

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
The aircraft is jacked as specified in the maintenance manual for landing gear component removal 
Removal of components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance publications 
Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed 
Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard organisational procedures 
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 
Removal of hydro-mechanical components is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance publications 
Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed 
Removed components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard organisational procedures 
Applicable safety precautions are identified and observed for the removal and handling of components 
Removal of mechanical components/emergency equipment is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance publications 
Required maintenance documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed 
Removed components and/or items of emergency equipment are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard organisational procedures 
Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status 
Component installation is carried out in accordance with applicable maintenance publications 
Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures. 
Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status. 
Component installation is carried out in accordance with applicable maintenance publications. 
Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status 
Component installation is carried out in accordance with applicable maintenance publications 
Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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