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MEA419A
Inspect and repair/modify aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure components

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications to inspect for damage and repair aircraft non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components of aircraft cabins and cockpits.

Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

This unit of competency is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. It covers the competencies required to inspect for damage and perform routine basic repairs and modifications on a range of aircraft non-primary structural metallic and non-metallic components located in aircraft cabins and cockpits. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.

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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

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 apply hand skills and use maintenance publications to inspect and repair aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components while applying all relevant safety precautions.

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 areas that require similar techniques. It is essential that procedures take into account all safety precautions and quality requirements, standards and practices, and processes associated with assembly.

Evidence of knowledge about enterprise procedures relating to routine basic repair techniques and the use of the standard repair manual/practices in a range of situations will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to plan and undertake component repair.

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the unit of competency are being achieved on a representative range of components, inspecting for damage and performing repair tasks listed in Groups 1 to 6 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 or simulated work environment, using tools and equipment specified by aircraft maintenance manuals. 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 relevant OHS practices, including the use of MSDS and the selection and use of applicable items of PPE

using enterprise procedures, approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to cabin/cockpit non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components

identifying aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure components and their basic properties by interpretation of markings, numbering systems or visual, chemical or mechanical means

handling and storing aircraft metallic and non-metallic components, including sealing agents, to industry standards

identifying aircraft assembly fasteners by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

visually inspecting metallic and non-metallic components for damage

correctly interpreting, in accordance with enterprise procedures, applicable repair scheme/modification drawings and hand sketches

using appropriate hand tools and machines to remove and assemble aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure metallic and non-metallic components

performing, in accordance with enterprise procedures, a range of routine non-primary structure sheetmetal repair techniques, including metal scab patch repairs

performing, in accordance with enterprise procedures, a range of routine non-primary structure non-metallic repair techniques

applying corrosion removal/treatment techniques

restoring sealing and surface finishes

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

applicable OHS procedures, including how to obtain MSDS

selection and use of applicable items of PPE

construction methods used and assessment of common defects in aircraft crew and passenger seats, and in interior trim panels, including sidewalls, galleys, furnishings and partitions, passenger modules/pods, toilets, roof panels, overhead luggage stowage bins, non-structural floor panels and cargo compartment lining

types of deterioration and damage

inspection methods

identification and interpretation of metallic and non-metallic repair schemes applicable to cabin/cockpit non-primary structural components

the various forms of corrosion

The terms associated with composite materials

requirements for handling and storing aircraft metals and composite materials, including sealing agents, to industry standards

means of identifying aircraft structural assembly fasteners (metal and composite) by interpretation of markings, numbering systems, size, shape and colour

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

Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide

Metallic and/or non-metallic component repair

Metallic and/or non-metallic components may include:

aircraft crew and passenger seats, interior trim panels, including sidewalls, galleys, furnishings and partitions, passenger modules/pods, toilets, roof panels, overhead luggage stowage bins, non-structural floor panels and cargo compartment lining

Types of damage may include:

corrosion, cracking and impact damage to metallic components

delamination, cracking and impact damage to non-metallic components

Metallic component repairs may include:

1. Removing corrosion by chemical and mechanical methods

2. Restoring protective coatings

3. Freehand precision hole generation

4. Removing and installing fastening devices

5. Fitting patches to cabin/cockpit non-primary structure sheetmetal components

Non-metallic component repairs may include:

6. Composite patch, scarf and stepped repairs using fibreglass, sandwich honeycomb, nylon, perspex, nomex core materials and matrix resins

Primary structure

All components of an aircraft, the failure of which would seriously endanger safety. In the fuselage this includes frames, longerons and stringers, structural floor panels and all additional parts of the pressure hull, such as skin, windows, doors and bulkheads

Application of this unit may relate to:

scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities

individual or team-related 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
Metallic and/or non-metallic components are visually inspected for damage 
Extent of damage is determined and confirmed to be within repair limits 
Applicable metallic or non-metallic repair scheme is determined in accordance with applicable maintenance documentation and standard enterprise procedures 
Modification instructions are obtained in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
All required materials and equipment are selected and organised in accordance with enterprise procedures and maintenance documentation 
Metallic component repairs and minor modifications are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme or modification instructions, ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and standard process requirements are carried out 
Work area is cleaned of all waste material 
Minor adjustments are made, where necessary, for components to operate within prescribed specifications 
Non-metallic component repairs and minor modifications are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme or modification instructions, ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and standard process requirements are carried out 
Work area is cleaned of all waste material 
Minor adjustments are made, where necessary, for components to operate within prescribed specifications 
Required documentation is accurately completed and correctly processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged or cradled in accordance with specified procedures, where required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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