Assessor Resource
MEA356A
Maintain light piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit requires application of hand skills and the use of system/component knowledge and applicable maintenance publications and test equipment to inspect, test, troubleshoot and replace components of light piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems.
Applications include all types of light fixed wing piston engine aircraft that have cabin pressurisation systems. Where aircraft types have pressurisation and air cycle air conditioning systems the applicable units are MEA208C Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components, MEA219C Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components, MEA303D Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components and MEA310C Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components.
This unit of competency is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It covers the competencies required to maintain light piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems and system components.
Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence under CASR Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in Section 3, Assessment Guidelines.
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