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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Inspect electronic aircraft instrument display systems and components
  2. Test/adjust electronic aircraft instrument display systems and components
  3. Troubleshoot electronic aircraft instrument display systems

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Electronic instrument display systems include:

Electronic flight instrument system (EFIS)

Engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS)

Electronic central aircraft monitoring (ECAM)

Head-up display (HUD) (where applicable to the enterprise)

Data linkage and transmission systems

Procedures and requirements include:

Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise


Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

using hand skills, tools and test equipment in the testing, adjustment and troubleshooting of instrument display systems and data transmission and linkage systems

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) for the range of systems listed in the Range of Conditions

interpreting the information presented on instrument display systems

applying logic processes and using appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate instrument display system malfunctions

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability

effectively using maintenance documentation and relevant fault diagnosis guides in the troubleshooting process

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS procedures.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the instrument display system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft instrument and display systems (where display systems are applicable to the enterprise) listed in the Assessment Conditions.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

standard trade practices relating to tool and test equipment usage and installation/securing of system components

the basic layout (block diagram level) of the systems listed in the Range of Conditions

the operating principles of the systems listed in the Range of Conditions and associated with:

electrical and instrument fundamentals relating to multi-function display systems

interpretation of display information and display screen symbol generation

the operation of each listed system and system components

WHS procedures relating to instrument display systems and components

relevant Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) specifications (avionic data bus)

relevant maintenance manuals

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures, including software management control.