Application
This unit requires application of hand skills and the use of relevant maintenance manuals, drawings and specifications to repair and/or overhaul a range of aircraft mechanical components from systems, such as flight controls, landing gear retraction, nose wheel steering and transmissions other than those that are part of power plant assemblies. Applications include fixed and rotary wing aircraft. |
Prerequisites
Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance | |
Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activity | |
Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes | |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications | |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation | |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine requirements | 1.1. Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers 1.2. Mechanical components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability or confirm defects, as required 1.3. Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components 1.4. Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
2. Troubleshoot mechanical components | 2.1. Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination 2.2. Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting 2.3. Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement 2.4. Mechanical component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified 2.5. Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair |
3. Dismantle and inspect mechanical component parts | 3.1. Hydraulic component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manuals 3.2. Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation 3.3. Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 3.4. Parts requiring non-destructive testing are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation 3.5. Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
4. Repair and/or modify mechanical components or parts | 4.1. Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation 4.2. Modification of components or parts is undertaken, where required, by relevant manufacturer's bulletins or procedures |
5. Assemble, test and adjust mechanical components | 5.1. Mechanical component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents 5.2. Components are adjusted, tested or calibrated to operate within prescribed specifications 5.3. Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures 5.4. 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 using MSDS and applicable items of PPE using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft/component manuals relating to mechanical system components to: recognise state of serviceability and overhaul or repair requirements test and accurately and efficiently troubleshoot unserviceabilities and document the causes dismantle and inspect component parts for serviceability and identify repair requirements as applicable repair/replace/modify component parts assemble, test for correct operation and adjust components |
Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: how to obtain relevant MSDS the correct use of PPE OHS procedures fault diagnosis and component part inspection 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 use relevant maintenance manuals, drawings and specifications to repair and/or overhaul mechanical 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 overhaul applications associated with aircraft mechanical components. It is essential that the relevant procedures are interpreted and applied to ensure quality and safety standards are achieved. Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to mechanical component repair and overhaul is essential. 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 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 sufficient items from Groups 1 to 4 in the Range Statement to demonstrate the range of repair and overhaul activities listed in Groups 5 to 10. 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 and special purpose tools and test equipment found in most routine situations would be used where appropriate. |
Method of assessment | |
Guidance information for assessment |
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 |
Mechanical components: | Mechanical components may include: 1. Gear boxes and transmissions (except for helicopter components which are covered by MEA390A Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components) 2. Screwjacks 3. Mechanical actuators 4. Control rods, bellcranks, walking beams and links |
Repair of component parts | Repair of component parts may include: 5. Finishing or re-finishing of metal surfaces through processes, such as polishing and lapping 6. Removal of corrosion within maintenance manual limits 7. Replacement of seals and gaskets 8. Replacement of bearings 9. Application of surface treatments, such as alodining 10. Restoration of paint finishes |
Application of this unit may relate to: scheduled or unscheduled maintenance individual or team-related activities | |
Procedures and requirements | Refer to industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise |
Sectors
Aviation maintenance
Co-Requisites
Not applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.