Elements and Performance Criteria
- Inspect propeller 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
- Propeller system is visually or physically checked for rigging and external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
- Test propeller systems
- Aircraft and system are correctly prepared in accordance with maintenance manual for the operation of engine and propeller system
- Propeller and system are functionally tested in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for evidence of malfunction or defects
- System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
- Prepare for troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot propeller 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
- Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
- Propeller 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