MEAARM0004 — Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components

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What an assessment for MEAARM0004 must cover

29 assessable components: 4 elements (13 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. 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 inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft SMS and components

1.1Verify task from applicable documentation
1.2Visually and physically check aircraft safety devices in accordance with technical publications and manuals
1.3Visually identify correct SMS component for inspection, testing and troubleshooting
1.4Select tools and ground support equipment in accordance with the task

2 Inspect SMS component

2.1Visually and physically check and remove fitted firing devices in accordance with maintenance manual
2.2Inspect SMS component in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.3Prepare aircraft for SMS component testing and troubleshooting in accordance with technical publications and manuals

3 Test and troubleshoot SMS component

3.1Perform functional testing on SMS component for evidence of serviceability or malfunction in accordance with technical publications and manuals
3.2Identify SMS component faults in accordance with technical publications and manuals
3.3Obtain required specialist advice to assist with the troubleshooting process
3.4Take required corrective action (repair or replace) in accordance with technical publications and manuals while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDSs and items of PPE

4 Complete and process documentation

4.1Complete required SMS component inspection test and troubleshooting documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4.2Forward completed documentation to Maintenance Control Section (MCS) in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

Performance evidence

inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems (SMS) and components under routine supervision on multiple different tasks involving the following SMS components:  mission computer  armament computer  encoder/decoder  control unit  head-up display (HUD)  multi-function display (MFD)
perform functional testing by applying logic processes, taking and interpreting measurements, using test equipment and appropriate documentation and manuals to isolate SMS malfunctions and assess post-maintenance serviceability
follow safety precautions relating to explosive ordnance handling and manual handling of SMS components while performing the above maintenance
apply safety requirements and appropriate legislative and regulatory requirements while performing the above maintenance
for the components being worked on:  verify the task to be completed by identifying each of:  maintenance restrictions  aircraft tail number  aircraft entered as unserviceable  nil stores fitted  check at least one of the following safety device types:  earth lead  aircraft safety pins  aircraft switches  check at least one of the following firing device types:  stores release cartridges  chaff and flares  gun system  missiles  loaded stores  prepare aircraft for testing and troubleshooting by:  open panels  connect ground support equipment and test equipment  obtain specialist advice from at least one of the following:  subject matter expert  manufacturer  systems program office.

Knowledge evidence

the aircraft operating and maintenance environment
aircraft SMS and interfaces with other aircraft systems
work health and safety (WHS) procedures and policies for aircraft SMS components
Aircraft SMS and component test procedures
explosive ordnance safety and handling procedures
technical publications and manuals, including:  aircraft publications  maintenance instruction manuals and process specifications  servicing or service bulletins or structural repair manuals  illustrated parts catalogues, aircraft wiring manuals or drawings  tooling, equipment or manufacturer’s manuals  standard practices  enterprise aviation regulations and publications
hardware and component attachment methods
technical documentation procedures, including:  EE500 maintenance form  Computer-Aided Maintenance Management (CAMM2) system documents  SMS documentation.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: to interpret maintenance manuals.
Numeracy skills: to interpret and communicate technical information and take and interpret system measurements.
Writing skills: to complete documentation.

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What does an assessment tool for MEAARM0004 need to cover?

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