Elements and Performance Criteria
- Inspect diesel engine and components/systems
- Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft/engine configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
- Diesel engineand components/systems are visually or physically checked for external and internal signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
- Test diesel engine
- Aircraft and engine are correctly prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
- Built-in system test functions and status displays are activated, where applicable, outputs recorded and interpreted
- Assistance is provided with engine and/or system operation during prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and correct function in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
- Troubleshoot diesel engine
- 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
- Diesel engine 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
- Remove diesel engine and engine system components
- Aircraft is prepared and supported and rendered safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure the safety of personnel and freedom from damage during engine removal
- Removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
- Engine is tagged and prepared for transport or storage in accordance with the specified procedures
- Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- Install diesel engine and engine system components
- Engine to be installed is checked to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
- Installation is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
- Support/safety equipment is removed at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
- Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures