MEA715Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

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What an assessment for MEA715 must cover

29 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 6 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 Prepare to evaluate aeroplane flight control system applications

  • 1.1Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to aeroplane flight control systems
  • 1.2Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation
  • 1.3Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
  • 1.4Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
  • 1.5Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines
  • 1.6Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for aeroplane flight control systems, risk management and organisational procedures

2 Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of aeroplane flight control system applications

  • 2.1Identify features and functions of aeroplane flight control systems and components
  • 2.2Review aeroplane flight control system design and layout requirements and techniques
  • 2.3Identify system electrical power requirements and interfaces with avionic systems

3 Evaluate aeroplane flight control system applications

  • 3.1Evaluate proposed modifications to aeroplane flight control systems and system components
  • 3.2Evaluate aeroplane flight control system and system component maintenance requirements
  • 3.3Evaluate aeroplane flight control system and system component reliability and defect history
  • 3.4Evaluate proposed component substitutions
  • 3.5Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management

4 Report results

  • 4.1Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications
  • 4.2Provide documentation, such as system schematics, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS and as required by airworthiness regulations

Performance evidence

  • identifying WHS, regulatory and electrical safety requirements, risk management procedures, features and functions of aeroplane flight control systems and components, system design principles and techniques, including: • performance and operating environment • system control • indicating and circuit protection requirements • interface requirements between aeroplane flight control systems and other systems, including automatic flight control systems and electrical power distribution
  • determining and confirming: • parameters and context of tasks • chain of responsibility • personal functions and responsibilities • team and support functional group interdependencies and communications • appropriate qualifications and delegations • appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance
  • investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data
  • drafting material required for compliance with airworthiness regulations
  • assessing and applying: • basic aeroplane flight control system performance analysis and design procedures • design standards, regulatory requirements • graphics skills and techniques
  • evaluating system components and specifications against system design and operating criteria
  • reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications.

Knowledge evidence

  • features and layout of aeroplane flight control systems including control, indication and interface with other systems: • primary flight control mechanical systems and components • primary flight control powered systems - hydraulic actuators and boost packages • interface with automatic flight control synchros and servos • trim systems – mechanical and electrical • flaps – mechanical, hydraulic and electrical actuation • high lift and spoiler systems • speed brakes
  • basic design principles for: • primary flight controls (aerodynamics, stability, control surface mass and aerodynamic balancing, flutter) • primary flight control mechanical systems and components • powered flight control systems and components • trim systems and components • flap systems including actuators and mechanical linkages • high lift and spoiler systems including actuators and mechanical linkages • speed brakes and system components • interface with the aircraft electrical and instrument systems • interface with automatic flight control systems • wiring types, standards and specifications • performance and operating environment effects
  • airworthiness regulator design standards
  • compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards, risk assessment
  • scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in aircraft flight control system applications
  • management data interface with CM and ILS.

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Questions about assessing MEA715

What does an assessment tool for MEA715 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEA715 needs to address all 29 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 6 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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