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Evidence Guide: MEA340 - Lay out and set up aircraft systems

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MEA340 - Lay out and set up aircraft systems

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

Select and lay out schematically aircraft mechanical systems

  1. Mechanical system applications in aircraft design and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified
  2. Components of mechanical systems are identified
  3. A mechanical system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled
  4. Mechanical system maintenance requirements are identified
Mechanical system applications in aircraft design and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified

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Components of mechanical systems are identified

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A mechanical system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled

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Mechanical system maintenance requirements are identified

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Select and lay out schematically aircraft hydraulic systems

  1. Hydraulic system applications in aircraft design, their operation and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified
  2. Aircraft hydraulic fluids, their characteristics and handling precautions are identified
  3. Components of hydraulic systems are identified and their operation is described in general terms
  4. A hydraulic system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled
  5. Hydraulic system maintenance requirements are identified
Hydraulic system applications in aircraft design, their operation and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified

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Aircraft hydraulic fluids, their characteristics and handling precautions are identified

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Components of hydraulic systems are identified and their operation is described in general terms

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A hydraulic system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled

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Hydraulic system maintenance requirements are identified

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Select and lay out schematically aircraft pneumatic systems

  1. Pneumatic system applications in aircraft design, their operation and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified
  2. Components of pneumatic systems are identified and their operation is described in general terms
  3. A pneumatic system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled
  4. Pneumatic system maintenance requirements are identified
Pneumatic system applications in aircraft design, their operation and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified

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Components of pneumatic systems are identified and their operation is described in general terms

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A pneumatic system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled

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Pneumatic system maintenance requirements are identified

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Select and lay out schematically aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems

  1. Typical fuel storage and distribution systems used in aircraft design are identified
  2. Components of fuel storage and distribution systems are identified and their operation is described
  3. A fuel storage and distribution system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled
  4. Types of aircraft fuel, their characteristics and handling precautions are identified
  5. Fuel storage and distribution system maintenance requirements are identified
Typical fuel storage and distribution systems used in aircraft design are identified

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Components of fuel storage and distribution systems are identified and their operation is described

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A fuel storage and distribution system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled

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Types of aircraft fuel, their characteristics and handling precautions are identified

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Fuel storage and distribution system maintenance requirements are identified

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Set up and operate a simple hydraulic system

  1. The hydraulic system is sketched and all components are labelled
  2. Required components are obtained
  3. The system is assembled and operated while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
The hydraulic system is sketched and all components are labelled

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Required components are obtained

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The system is assembled and operated while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)

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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.

Select and lay out schematically aircraft mechanical systems

1.1

Mechanical system applications in aircraft design and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified

1.2

Components of mechanical systems are identified

1.3

A mechanical system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled

1.4

Mechanical system maintenance requirements are identified

2.

Select and lay out schematically aircraft hydraulic systems

2.1

Hydraulic system applications in aircraft design, their operation and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified

2.2

Aircraft hydraulic fluids, their characteristics and handling precautions are identified

2.3

Components of hydraulic systems are identified and their operation is described in general terms

2.4

A hydraulic system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled

2.5

Hydraulic system maintenance requirements are identified

3.

Select and lay out schematically aircraft pneumatic systems

3.1

Pneumatic system applications in aircraft design, their operation and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified

3.2

Components of pneumatic systems are identified and their operation is described in general terms

3.3

A pneumatic system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled

3.4

Pneumatic system maintenance requirements are identified

4.

Select and lay out schematically aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems

4.1

Typical fuel storage and distribution systems used in aircraft design are identified

4.2

Components of fuel storage and distribution systems are identified and their operation is described

4.3

A fuel storage and distribution system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled

4.4

Types of aircraft fuel, their characteristics and handling precautions are identified

4.5

Fuel storage and distribution system maintenance requirements are identified

5.

Set up and operate a simple hydraulic system

5.1

The hydraulic system is sketched and all components are labelled

5.2

Required components are obtained

5.3

The system is assembled and operated while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1.

Select and lay out schematically aircraft mechanical systems

1.1

Mechanical system applications in aircraft design and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified

1.2

Components of mechanical systems are identified

1.3

A mechanical system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled

1.4

Mechanical system maintenance requirements are identified

2.

Select and lay out schematically aircraft hydraulic systems

2.1

Hydraulic system applications in aircraft design, their operation and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified

2.2

Aircraft hydraulic fluids, their characteristics and handling precautions are identified

2.3

Components of hydraulic systems are identified and their operation is described in general terms

2.4

A hydraulic system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled

2.5

Hydraulic system maintenance requirements are identified

3.

Select and lay out schematically aircraft pneumatic systems

3.1

Pneumatic system applications in aircraft design, their operation and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified

3.2

Components of pneumatic systems are identified and their operation is described in general terms

3.3

A pneumatic system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled

3.4

Pneumatic system maintenance requirements are identified

4.

Select and lay out schematically aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems

4.1

Typical fuel storage and distribution systems used in aircraft design are identified

4.2

Components of fuel storage and distribution systems are identified and their operation is described

4.3

A fuel storage and distribution system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled

4.4

Types of aircraft fuel, their characteristics and handling precautions are identified

4.5

Fuel storage and distribution system maintenance requirements are identified

5.

Set up and operate a simple hydraulic system

5.1

The hydraulic system is sketched and all components are labelled

5.2

Required components are obtained

5.3

The system is assembled and operated while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)

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:

laying out a typical aircraft mechanical system

laying out a typical aircraft hydraulic system

laying out a typical aircraft pneumatic system

laying out a typical fuel storage and distribution system

setting up and operating a basic hydraulic system that includes:

hydraulic rig

manual selector valve

filter

accumulator

check valve

linear actuators

rigid and flexible plumbing

applying relevant WHS precautions, including the use of PPE and MSDS.

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:

fluid power principles

plumbing identification marking

mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic aircraft systems, their components and maintenance requirements

the relative advantages and disadvantages of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

hydraulic fluid types, characteristics and handling precautions

aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems and components thereof

aircraft fuels, their characteristics and handling precautions

WHS precautions relating to aircraft systems and their operation.

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.

Mechanical system applications include:

Flight controls

Flap operation

Nose wheel steering

Landing gear door operation

Entrance door mechanisms

Components of mechanical systems include:

Cables

Chains

Sprockets

Pulleys

Fairleads

Cable tensioners

Gearboxes

Screwjacks

Rods

Universal joints

Constant velocity joints

Clutches

Bearings and bushes

Hydraulic system applications include:

Flight controls

Flap and spoiler operation

Landing gear retraction and extension

Brakes (including anti-skid)

Nose wheel steering

Shimmy damping

Door operation

Components of hydraulic systems include:

Pumps

Plumbing

Valves (manual and electrically operated)

Actuators

Motors

Check valves

Pressure gauges (direct reading and electrical)

Electrical control circuit micro switches

Reservoirs

Accumulators

Filters

Pneumatic system applications include:

Landing gear retraction and extension

Pneudraulic emergency systems for landing gear extension and brakes

Engine bleed air

Engine starting

Anti-icing

De-icing

Pressurisation

Air cycle air conditioning

Components of pneumatic systems include:

Precoolers

Pressure regulator and shutoff valves

Temperature modulating valve

Check valves

Over-pressure valves

Temperature regulating valves

Underloading valves

Shuttle valves

Back pressure valves

Outflow valves

Heat exchangers

Moisture separators

Chemical driers

Filters

Mechanical compressors

Compressed air bottles

De-icing boots

Ducting

Components of fuel storage and distribution systems include:

Integral fuel cells

Rigid and flexible fuel cells

External fuel tanks

Rigid and flexible plumbing and couplings

Manifolds

Selector valves

Anti-surge valves

Anti-gravity valves

Fuel quantity indication

Fuel flow indication

Boost pumps

Transfer pumps

Filters

Strainers

Fuel heaters