Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for troubleshooting
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 or adjustment.