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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine requirements
   • Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
   • Piston engine components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and confirm defects, if necessary
   • Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
   • Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Troubleshoot piston engine components
   • Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
   • Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
   • Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement
   • Piston engine component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
   • Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
3. Dismantle and inspect piston engine components/parts
   • Piston engine component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manual
   • Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
   • Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
   • Parts requiring non-destructive testing are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
   • Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4. Repair and/or modify piston engine components or parts
   • Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
   • Modification of components is undertaken where required by reference to relevant manufacturer's bulletins or procedures and/or customer requirements
5. Assemble, test and adjust piston engine components
   • Piston engine component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents
   • Components are tested, adjusted or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications
   • Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
   • Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in applying relevant OHS procedures including the use of MSDS and PPE using relevant maintenance documentation specifications and aircraftcomponent manuals to recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements for piston engines and components as listed in the Range of Variables test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot unserviceabilities and document the causes in piston engines and components dismantle and inspect piston engine component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable repairreplacemodify piston engine component parts assemble test for correct operation and adjust piston engine components correctly tagging sealing and packaging completed components

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of how to obtain relevant MSDS the use of applicable items of PPE OHS procedures fault diagnosis techniques system and component operation repair and overhaul procedures and processes

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply hand skills and component theory knowledge and use maintenance publications to repair and overhaul aircraft piston engines and components while applying all relevant safety precautions
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to repair is essential This may be demonstrated through application across a number of different piston engines andor components Ability to assess componentmodule serviceability and interpret parts requirements will be necessary to supplement the required evidence Capability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications allowable limits and apply them in practice is critical The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults before undertaking any action The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one item from each of Groups to in the Range Statement This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or where appropriate an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation It is also expected that general purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate
Method of assessment
Guidance information for assessment

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Note	Range statements listed below are numbered to facilitate specification of the assessment requirements included in the Evidence Guide
Piston engine components	Piston engine components may include: 1. Engine assembly 2. Main components, accessories and drives 3. Ignition and starter systems 4. Fuel and oil systems 5. Supercharger, turbocharger and aspirated systems (as applicable)
	Application of this unit may relate to: scheduled or unscheduled maintenance individual or team-related activities complex testing and adjusting of components, and where this is undertaken, it may be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level
Procedures and requirements	Procedures and requirements refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

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