UNIT
Release 2. Equivalent to MEA401 Inspect aircraft structures with amended prerequisite codes.
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This unit of competency requires application of hand skills and use of maintenance documentation and manuals to inspect aircraft structure and identify damage and deterioration during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Work may be performed individually or as part of a team.
Applications include the structure of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
The unit is part of the Aeroskills Structures Maintenance Certificate IV and of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) 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).
MEA107 | Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
MEA154 | Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
MEA155 | Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities |
MEA156 | Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities |
MEA157 | Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
MEA158 | Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
Aviation maintenance
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. | ||
Preparation for non-destructive testing (NDT) (access to relevant structural zones and components) | ||
Non-ferrous and ferrous alloys and composite (FRP) materials used in aircraft construction Structural fastening and attachment hardware and/or devices Seals and sealants Glass and moulded plastics Application of NDT techniques Doors, hinges and locking mechanisms for damage/misalignment Inspections applicable to each of safe life, damage tolerant and fail safe structure relevant to enterprise Ageing aircraft inspection programs | ||
Visual inspection, physical checks, mensuration and alignment | ||
Industry standards specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities or the enterprise | ||
Release 2. Equivalent to MEA401 Inspect aircraft structures
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