Elements and Performance Criteria
- Inspect fixed wing flight control 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 applicable maintenance manual
- Fixed wing flight control systems and components are visually or physically checked for signs of defects in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
- Test fixed wing flight control systems
- Powered controls of the aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with maintenance manual for the application of electrical and hydraulic power
- Power is applied, if necessary, and system is functionally tested in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for malfunction or evidence of incorrect rigging
- System rigging is performed in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
- Prepare for troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot fixed wing flight control systems
- Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
- Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
- Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
- Fixed wing flight control system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
- Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair