Assessor Resource
MEA505A
Maintain and pack parachutes
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the maintenance and packing of parachutes. Maintenance involves inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, replacement of parts, completion of repairs and cleaning.
The unit applies to person carrying parachutes including emergency and ejection parachutes. It also applies to ballistic parachutes used for the recovery of light aircraft.
This Unit is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing AQF III and IV training pathways. It covers the competencies required to maintain and pack parachutes. Maintenance includes inspecting, testing, isolating faults, replacing components, repairing and cleaning prior to packing. No licensing requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
This Unit is equivalent to PUADEFLS005A Maintain and pack parachutes.
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