Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MEA321 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | MEA321 - Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and the use of maintenance publications and knowledge of system theory to test and troubleshoot aircraft flight control systems and components of fixed wing aircraft during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit is part of the Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Certificate IV training pathways. The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation safety Authority (CASA). Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Competency should be assessed in the work environment or simulated work environment using tools and equipment specified in aircraft maintenance manuals. It is also expected that applicable general-purpose tools, test and ground support equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate. The level of troubleshooting is limited in its application to the use of fault diagnosis guides or other similar information. The application of ground testing procedures should clearly indicate knowledge of system operation, the relationship of individual components and the links with other systems (if applicable) within the limits of the aircraft/system fault-finding guide before undertaking any action. The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards. The following conditions of assessment represent the requirements of the Regulators (ADF and CASA) and maintenance stakeholders and must be rigorously observed. A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements and performance criteria of the unit of competency are being achieved under routine supervision on at least one (1) item from each of the following groups: ailerons, elevators, rudders, trim tabs, speed brakes, spoilers, flaps and slats actuators – mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electric mechanical flight control components including cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, tension regulators, control rods, bellcranks, torque tubes, chains, sprockets, control sticks (or wheels or columns), trim wheels or handles, and rudder pedals. This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or, where appropriate, an equivalent Industry Evidence Guide (for details refer to the Companion Volume Assessment Guidelines). Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors). Where the unit is to be used for CASA licensing purposes the Assessor must also meet the criteria specified in the CASR Part 147 Manual of Standards. Individuals being assessed who have already attained MEA312 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components, will have met the requirements for the Performance Criteria for Element 1. The requirements for Elements 2 and 3 will also be met if recorded experience for MEA312 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components involved aircraft with powered flight controls. If experience was gained on aircraft types with only mechanical flight controls the recorded experience will partially meet the requirements for this unit. The Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement records relating to MEA312 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components may be accepted as also meeting the evidence requirements for this unit in the applicable areas. |
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Competency Field | Aviation maintenance |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for troubleshooting |
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Element: Test fixed wing flight control systems |
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Element: Troubleshoot fixed wing flight control systems |
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