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Elements and Performance Criteria

Inspect hydro-mechanical systems and components
- Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with specified procedures
- Hydro-mechanical system and system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with specified procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Inspect landing gear systems and components
- Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured, including jacking where necessary, for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with specified procedures
- Landing gear system and system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with specified procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and PPE
Test hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems
Prepare for troubleshooting
- Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect/ service difficulty reports where relevant, are interpreted to identify an unserviceability
Troubleshoot hydro-mechanical and landing gear 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.

Hydro-mechanical systems include:

Hydraulic systems

Fuel systems

Components of hydro-mechanical systems include:

Hydraulic accumulators, filters, reservoirs, valves, pumps, motors, actuators, regulators and direct reading gauges

Fuel system filters, valves, pumps, rigid and flexible storage cells/tanks

Rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings

Landing gear systems include:

Retraction systems

Steering systems

Brake systems, including anti-skid, where applicable

Landing gear components include:

(Components of landing gear systems are included in hydro-mechanical system components)

Wheel assemblies, skids and floats

Brake units

Struts/oleos

Procedures and requirements include:

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

Electrical interface includes:

Associated electrical loom terminations and/or plugs

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 and tools in the inspection, adjustment and troubleshooting of hydraulic, fuel and landing gear systems

using hand skills and tools in the inspection, adjustment and troubleshooting of hydraulic and fuel system components

jacking of the aircraft, as required, for landing gear system inspection, testing and troubleshooting

using hand skills and tools in the inspection, adjustment and troubleshooting of landing gear components

using maintenance manuals to prepare the aircraft for inspection, testing and troubleshooting of hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components

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

recognising external defects in hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components

applying standard procedures

observing all relevant WHS practices, including the use of MSDS and PPE.

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and their components.

It is essential that system test procedures take into account all safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained, especially where system operation/switching interrelates to other systems being maintained.

Ability to interpret system performance specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical and shall be demonstrated through application across the range of systems 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 usage and installation/securing of aircraft hardware

fluid power theory

hydraulic system layout, operation and characteristics (including electrical system interfaces) and system component construction and operation for:

flight control systems including primary controls, flaps, speed brakes and spoilers

landing gear retraction systems

brake and anti-skid systems

nosewheel steering systems

fuel system and component layout, operation and characteristics (including electrical system interfaces) and system component operation and construction

construction and operation of landing gear components, including:

uplocks and downlocks

mechanical linkages

how to configure the aircraft for inspection, testing and troubleshooting of hydraulic, fuel and landing gear systems and components

maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices relating to hydraulic systems, fuel systems and landing gear components, including lifting and handling of heavy items

how to obtain MSDS

selection and use of PPE

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

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MEA309 - Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

Performance Evidence

Knowledge Evidence