Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEA285A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Repair or overhaul aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system components

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA285A - Repair or overhaul aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system components
Description This unit of competency is part of the Avionic Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It covers the competencies required to repair or overhaul components of aircraft radio frequency (RF) communication and navigation systems. Repair of circuit boards is covered by MEA262B Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards and MEA263B Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards. This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires application of hand skills, test equipment and knowledge of analogue and digital theory to repair or overhaul RF components from aircraft communication and navigation systems.Applications include RF communications and navigation system components from fixed and rotary wing aircraft that are repaired or overhauled in aviation maintenance workshops.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable MEA260B Use electrical test equipmentMEA261C Use electronic test equipment
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine requirements
  • Communication and navigation system component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
  • Circuitry is correctly prepared and connected to the applicable test equipment and is functionally tested or cycled through the prescribed test procedures in accordance with the maintenance documentation for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
  • Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components
  • Extent of overhaul or repair is correctly identified and documented
       
Element: Troubleshoot RF communication and navigation system components
  • Available information from maintenance records and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
  • Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
  • 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
       
Element: Dismantle and inspect RF communication and navigation system components
  • Component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals
  • Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
  • Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are accurately specified
  • Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
       
Element: Repair and/or modify RF communication and navigation system components
  • Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation
  • Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturers' bulletins or procedures
       
Element: Assemble, test and adjust RF communication and navigation system components
  • Assembly of component parts is carried out in accordance with specified tolerances and the applicable maintenance documents
  • Assembled components are tested and adjusted/aligned in accordance with the applicable maintenance documentation using the appropriate test equipment
  • Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
       


Evidence Required

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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 inspect, test, troubleshoot and align/adjust circuitry of components from aircraft RF communication and navigation systems in accordance with maintenance manuals and regulatory/industry procedures while observing all relevant safety precautions.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of testing, aligning and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) associated with aircraft RF communication and navigation system component repair and overhaul. Ability to interpret inspection and testing procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice is critical. It is essential that testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to testing, aligning and troubleshooting is essential. This may be demonstrated through application across a representative range of the components listed in Groups 1 to 11 in the Range Statement. The application of testing procedures should also clearly indicate knowledge of system operation before undertaking any action. Knowledge of system operation and the relationship of individual components will be necessary to supplement evidence of ability to troubleshoot component faults. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards. Use of high precision, high reliability soldering techniques and handling of components, including application of anti-static equipment, must be demonstrated.

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 a representative range of components from systems listed in Groups 1 to 11 in the Range Statement that are applicable to the enterprise. 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, using tools and equipment specified in maintenance documentation. It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and test equipment would be used where appropriate.

Method of assessment

Assessment should be made across a sufficient number of components to establish the ability to apply attained skills and knowledge across the full range of RF components with the aid of applicable maintenance manuals and data.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

applying relevant OHS practices

using approved repair/overhaul manuals, procedures and processes relating to analogue circuitry

recognising the serviceability state and repair or overhaul requirements for aircraft RF communication and navigation system components

applying logic processes, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate component faults

performing component testing to isolate/confirm component fault and assess post-repair/overhaul serviceability

correctly aligning components listed above to operate within prescribed specifications

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

component and system operation

explaining the basic function and operation of components of RF communication and navigation systems to enable testing for fault isolation/confirmation, to determine repair or overhaul requirements, and serviceability status post-repair or overhaul

explaining basic principles/functions relating to RF communication and navigation system components and associated with:

advanced analogue fundamentals

digital fundamentals

AC and DC electrical systems

electromagnetic radiation

antenna and transmission line (including waveguide) characteristics

radio transmission/signal propagation and frequency modulation

GPS

satellite communications (industry specific)

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

Communication and navigation system components

Communication and navigation system components may be from the following aircraft systems:

1. VHF communications

2. HF communications

3. UHF communications

4. Satellite communications

5. ELT

6. ARINC Communication Addressing and Reporting System

7. Intercommunication and public address

8. ADF navigation

9. VOR navigation

10. ILS

11. GPS

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, may be carried out under supervision at the appropriate level

Procedures and requirements

Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Communication and navigation system component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers 
Circuitry is correctly prepared and connected to the applicable test equipment and is functionally tested or cycled through the prescribed test procedures in accordance with the maintenance documentation for evidence of serviceability or malfunction 
Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components 
Extent of overhaul or repair is correctly identified and documented 
Available information from maintenance records and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination 
Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting 
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 
Component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals 
Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation 
Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are accurately specified 
Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 
Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation 
Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturers' bulletins or procedures 
Assembly of component parts is carried out in accordance with specified tolerances and the applicable maintenance documents 
Assembled components are tested and adjusted/aligned in accordance with the applicable maintenance documentation using the appropriate test equipment 
Required maintenance documentation and modification records are completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 

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