MEA219Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components

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What an assessment for MEA219 must cover

25 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Inspect pressurisation control systems and components

  • 1.1Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection requirements
  • 1.2Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
  • 1.3Pressurisation control systems and components are 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
  • 1.4Defects are correctly identified and reported

2 Test/adjust pressurisation control systems and components

  • 2.1Aircraft and system are prepared in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
  • 2.2Pressurisation control systems are functionally tested in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
  • 2.3System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with maintenance manual, as appropriate

3 Troubleshoot pressurisation control systems

  • 3.1Available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
  • 3.2Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
  • 3.3Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
  • 3.4Pressurisation control system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 3.5Rectification requirements are determined

Performance evidence

  • applying relevant WHS practices
  • using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the pressurisation control system being maintained
  • recognition of system and component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:  cabin altimeters, differential pressure indicators and cabin rate of climb indicators  pressure controllers (manual and automatic)  safety switches
  • applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions in the listed system components
  • assisting with the performance of pressurisation system testing to isolate system malfunctions and assess post-maintenance serviceability.
  • It is essential that system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the pressurisation control 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 is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a pressurisation control system and its components.

Knowledge evidence

  • component attachment methods
  • the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of the listed components and their operation and function within the aircraft pressurisation system, including applicable interface with the outflow and safety valves:  cabin altimeters  differential pressure indicators  cabin rate of climb indicators  pressure controllers (manual and automatic)  safety switches
  • basic principles/functions, relating to the listed system components and associated with:  basic alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuit theory  digital fundamentals  analogue fundamentals  atmospheric conditions, properties and effect on humans  pressurisation terminology
  • pressurisation control system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures
  • relevant WHS practices
  • relevant maintenance manuals
  • relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

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Questions about assessing MEA219

What does an assessment tool for MEA219 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEA219 needs to address all 25 unit components: 3 elements with 12 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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