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Evidence Guide: MEA274 - Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components

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MEA274 - Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Inspect basic aircraft electrical systems and components

  1. Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
  2. Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
  3. Direct current (DC) electrical system is visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  4. Defects are correctly identified and reported
Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements

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Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual

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Direct current (DC) electrical system is visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements

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Defects are correctly identified and reported

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Test/adjust basic aircraft electrical systems

  1. Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
  2. Electrical system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
  3. System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate
Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation

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Electrical system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction

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System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate

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Troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems

  1. Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
  2. Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
  3. Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
  4. System faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, and in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  5. Rectification requirements are determined
Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination

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Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level

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Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process

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System faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, and in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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Rectification requirements are determined

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Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components

  1. System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety
  2. Electrical component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements
  3. Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  4. Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures
  5. Electrical components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life
  6. Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out
  7. System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary
System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety

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Electrical component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements

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Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures

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Electrical components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life

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Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out

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System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary

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Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Inspect basic aircraft electrical systems and components

1.1

Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements

1.2

Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual

1.3

Direct current (DC) electrical system is visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.4

Defects are correctly identified and reported

2.

Test/adjust basic aircraft electrical systems

2.1

Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation

2.2

Electrical system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction

2.3

System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate

3.

Troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems

3.1

Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination

3.2

Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level

3.3

Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process

3.4

System faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, and in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

3.5

Rectification requirements are determined

4.

Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components

4.1

System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety

4.2

Electrical component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements

4.3

Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

4.4

Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures

4.5

Electrical components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life

4.6

Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out

4.7

System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary

4.8

Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Inspect basic aircraft electrical systems and components

1.1

Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements

1.2

Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual

1.3

Direct current (DC) electrical system is visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements

1.4

Defects are correctly identified and reported

2.

Test/adjust basic aircraft electrical systems

2.1

Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation

2.2

Electrical system is functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction

2.3

System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate

3.

Troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems

3.1

Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination

3.2

Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level

3.3

Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process

3.4

System faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, and in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

3.5

Rectification requirements are determined

4.

Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components

4.1

System is rendered safe and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and isolation tags are fitted, where necessary, to ensure personnel safety

4.2

Electrical component removal is carried out in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements

4.3

Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

4.4

Removed components are tagged and packaged in accordance with specified procedures

4.5

Electrical components to be installed are checked to confirm correct part numbers, modification status, serviceability and shelf life

4.6

Physical installation of electrical components is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, ensuring appropriate adjustment/alignment with mechanical interface is carried out

4.7

System is reinstated to correct operational condition in preparation for testing, as necessary

4.8

Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

applying relevant WHS practices, including those relating to gas turbine engine high energy ignition units

using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to DC electrical systems

identifying/locating:

DC power generation, regulation, distribution and control systems and components:

generators and starter/generators

regulators

bus bars

circuit breakers and fuses

wiring

piston engine ignition and starting systems and components

magnetos or coils

starter motors

ignition switches/start switches

ignition harnesses

low tension wiring

spark plugs

auxiliary starting devices

gas turbine engine ignition and starting systems (where applicable to the enterprise):

starter motors and starter/generators

high energy ignition units

control units

switches

batteries and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids

motors and actuators in basic DC electrical systems

correctly connecting DC generators, alternator/rectifier generators and starter/generators

recognising system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:

DC power generation systems including regulation, distribution and control

battery installations

piston engine ignition and starting systems

gas turbine engine ignition and starting systems (where applicable to the enterprise)

internal/external lighting systems, including controls

motors and actuators in basic DC electrical systems

applying logic processes, taking and interpreting electrical measurements, using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate malfunctions in the above systems

performing system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults and assess post-maintenance serviceability.

It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the electrical system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice across a range of inspection, testing and troubleshooting applications (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection, testing and troubleshooting and component removal and installation is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft electrical systems and components listed in the Assessment Conditions.

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

component attachment methods

connection of hardware and plugs

DC electrical principles:

properties of permanent magnets

precautions for the care and storage of permanent magnets

properties of electromagnets

primary and secondary cells

aircraft battery types, construction, care and safety

resistor characteristics

fuses and circuit breakers

fundamental DC circuits

inductive circuits

capacitive circuits

basic fault-finding principles

general construction, operating characteristics and applications for aircraft:

DC generators

alternator/rectifier generators

DC motors including starter motors

starter/generators

DC actuators (linear and rotary)

gas turbine high energy ignition system components and related safety precautions

lighting systems

the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of the systems listed in the Range of Conditions

electrical system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures

relevant WHS practices, including those relating to gas turbine engine high energy ignition units

relevant maintenance manuals

relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Applicable electrical systems include:

DC power generation, regulation and distribution systems

Piston engine and gas turbine engine ignition and starting systems (where applicable to the enterprise)

DC electrical systems, such as flaps, including related motors and actuators

Aircraft lighting

Aircraft main battery

Applicable electrical components include:

DC generators, and alternator/rectifier generators, and components of related single generator regulation and distribution systems

Motors

Actuators

Piston engine and gas turbine engine ignition and starting system components

Aircraft batteries

Aircraft lighting components, such as bulbs, lenses, switches and rheostats

Procedures and requirements include:

Industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise