MEA309 — Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components

1 Inspect hydro-mechanical systems and components

• 1.1Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with specified procedures
• 1.2Hydro-mechanical system and system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with specified procedures 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)

2 Inspect landing gear systems and components

• 2.1Isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems are checked and aircraft configured, including jacking where necessary, for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with specified procedures
• 2.2Landing gear system and system components are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with specified procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and PPE

3 Test hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems

• 3.1The aircraft and hydro-mechanical systems are correctly prepared, in accordance with specified procedures, for the application of power
• 3.2Power is applied and system functionally tested, in accordance with specified procedures, for evidence of malfunction or leaks
• 3.3System calibration or adjustments are performed in accordance with specified procedures

4 Prepare for troubleshooting

• 4.1Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect/ service difficulty reports where relevant, are interpreted to identify an unserviceability

5 Troubleshoot hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems

• 5.1Available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination
• 5.2Maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
• 5.3Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
• 5.4Hydro-mechanical and landing gear system faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified and correctly recorded in maintenance documentation, where required
• 5.5Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair or adjustment

What does an assessment tool for MEA309 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEA309 needs to address all 34 unit components: 5 elements with 13 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MEA309?

Auditori pulls the current release of MEA309 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

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Can I check my existing MEA309 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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