MEAAVI0012 — Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components
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What an assessment for MEAAVI0012 must cover
26 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 7 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 Inspect advanced communications systems and components
- 1.1Identify specific inspection requirements using maintenance documentation and modification status, including relevant system defect reports
- 1.2Check isolation tags and configure aircraft for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with maintenance manual
- 1.3Visually or physically check communications system components for external signs of defects in accordance with maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
- 1.4Identify and report defects in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2 Test or adjust advanced communications systems and components
- 2.1Prepare aircraft and system for application of power or system or operation in accordance with maintenance manual
- 2.2Perform functional testing of communications system for evidence of serviceability or malfunction in accordance with maintenance manual
- 2.3Perform required calibration or adjustments to system in accordance with maintenance manual
3 Troubleshoot advanced communications systems
- 3.1Use available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results to assist in fault determination of identified issues
- 3.2Troubleshoot issues to line replacement level using maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes
- 3.3Obtain required specialist or supervisory advice to assist with the troubleshooting process
- 3.4Locate communications system faults and identify and record causes of faults in required maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- 3.5Determine requirements for rectification of faults
Performance evidence
- perform inspection, testing and troubleshooting on advanced aircraft communications systems and components during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance on a system for at least one major system component or line replaceable unit (LRU) from each of the following: ultra-high frequency (UHF) and satellite communications (SATCOM) intercommunication and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) systems.
- recognise system and component defects, external damage, correct/incorrect installation, attachment hardware (including cabling/harnesses/transmission lines) and security in each of the following: external communications systems (UHF and SATCOM) internal communications systems (intercommunication and CVR)
- perform functional testing by applying logic processes, taking and interpreting system measurements to accurately and effectively isolate malfunctions and faults within the listed systems and assess post-maintenance serviceability
- apply testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions at all times, and as relevant to the systems being maintained.
Knowledge evidence
- component attachment methods
- the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of: external communications systems (UHF and SATCOM) internal communications systems (intercommunication and cockpit voice recorders)
- maintenance requirements for the above systems and troubleshooting procedures
- work health and safety (WHS) practices for advanced aircraft communications systems and components
- basic principles/functions, relating to the above-listed systems and associated with: electromagnetic radiation and propagation basic alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) circuit theory printed circuit boards digital fundamentals analogue fundamentals transmitter and receiver principles antenna characteristics transmission line characteristics
- maintenance manuals for the inspection, testing and troubleshooting of advanced aircraft communications systems and components
- relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.
Foundation skills
- Reading skills: to interpret maintenance manuals, inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits).
- Writing skills: to record and report on defects and faults and their causes.
- Numeracy skills: to interpret and communicate technical information and take and interpret system measurements.
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What does an assessment tool for MEAAVI0012 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEAAVI0012 needs to address all 26 unit components: 3 elements with 12 performance criteria, 4 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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