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

MEA390A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Repair and_or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA390A - Repair and_or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components
Description This unit of competency is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It covers the competencies required to overhaul and repair rotary wing aircraft rotor assembly components, transmissions and drive shafts. 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, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul rotary wing dynamic components.Applications include rotor assemblies and components, transmissions, drive shafts and couplings from piston and turbine engine rotary wing aircraft.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites MEA101B Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenanceMEA103B Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activityMEA105C Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processesMEA107B Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specificationsMEA108B Complete aviation maintenance industry documentationMEA109B Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance Not applicable
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
  • Rotary wing component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers
  • Components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required
  • 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
       
Element: Troubleshoot rotary wing 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
  • Rotary wing component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified
  • Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair
       
Element: Dismantle and inspect rotary wing component parts
  • Rotary wing 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 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
       
Element: Repair and/or modify rotary wing components or parts
  • Rotary wing 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 rotary wing components
  • Component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents
  • Rotary wing components are adjusted, tested 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
       


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 apply hand skills and component theory knowledge and use maintenance publications to repair and overhaul rotary wing dynamic components while applying 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 repair and/or overhaul applications associated with aircraft components. It is essential that the maintenance procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved.

This may be demonstrated through application across a number of different aircraft components. Ability to assess component 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 1 to 3 in the Range Statement and on a representative range of the repair tasks in Groups 4 to 9. 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

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 procedures, including the use of MSDS and PPE

using relevant maintenance documentation, specifications and aircraft/component manuals to:

recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements for rotary wing components as listed in the Range Statement

test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot unserviceabilities and document the causes in rotary wing components

dismantle and inspect rotary wing component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable

repair/replace/modify rotary wing component parts

assemble, balance as required, test for correct operation and adjust rotary wing 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

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

Rotary wing components

Rotary wing components may include:

1. Rotor blades

2. Rotor heads, hinge assemblies and swashplates

3. Transmission gear boxes, drive shafts and couplings

Repair of component parts

Repair of component parts may include:

4. Finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing, lapping and blending of damage within maintenance manual limits

5. Removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits

6. Replacement of seals and gaskets

7. Replacement of bearings

8. Application of surface treatments, such as alodining

9. Restoration of paint finishes

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

Procedures and requirements refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Rotary wing component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers 
Components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required 
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 
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 
Rotary wing component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified 
Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair 
Rotary wing 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 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 
Rotary wing 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 
Component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents 
Rotary wing components are adjusted, tested 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 

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