MEAMEC0013 — Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components
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What an assessment for MEAMEC0013 must cover
60 assessable components: 3 elements (11 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 39 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 gas turbine engine system and components
- 1.1Check isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems and aircraft or engine configuration for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with maintenance manual
- 1.2Check gas turbine engine and components visually or physically for external and internal signs of defects in accordance with maintenance manual, work health and safety (WHS), material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
2 Test gas turbine engine system
- 2.1Prepare aircraft and gas turbine engine system in accordance with maintenance manual and connect to test equipment
- 2.2Ensure built- in system test functions and status displays are activated and, where applicable, record and interpret outputs
- 2.3Provide assistance with gas turbine engine system operation during prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and correct function in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
3 Troubleshoot gas turbine engine system
- 3.1Use maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, to identify an unserviceability
- 3.2Use available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results to assist in fault determination
- 3.3Use maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
- 3.4Obtain specialist advice to assist with the troubleshooting process
- 3.5Locate gas turbine engine system faults and identify and record the causes of the faults in accordance with procedures
- 3.6Determine fault rectification requirements to assist in planning the repair
Performance evidence
- There must be evidence the candidate has completed all the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to inspect, test and troubleshoot at least one item from each of the following groups:
- engine change unit, main components and accessories or drives
- control system
- ignition and starter systems
- fuel system
- oil system
- air system.
Knowledge evidence
- fault diagnosis techniques
- inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and how to apply them
- gas turbine engine layout and operation:
- types of gas turbine
- operating principles and power output
- gas path
- intakes
- compressors
- combustion chambers
- turbines
- exhaust
- thrust reversers
- accessory drives
- bearings and seals
- maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures
- system and component operation, including electrical and instrument system interfaces:
- fuel control and fuels
- lubrication and lubricants
- air distribution
- starting
- ignition
- power augmentation
- instrumentation:
- performance indication
- condition indication
- warning
- presentation and interpretation of electronic displays
- fire warning and extinguishing
- control system and rigging of engine controls
- testing procedures and functional rigging checks
- maintenance manuals
- regulatory requirements
- engine spin or run procedures, including the operation of auxiliary power units (APUs)
- engine condition monitoring
- safety precautions for gas turbine engine system operation, including high energy ignition units
- dual inspection requirements for work on engine control systems
- relevant work health and safety (WHS) practices including the requirements for the lifting and handling of heavy components
- how to obtain material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
- selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) industry standard procedures specified by manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise.
Foundation skills
- Reading skills: Reading skills to read and interpret maintenance manuals, procedures and technical information.
- Writing skills: Writing skills to complete inspection, testing and organisational documentation.
- Technology skills: Technology skills for system and component operation, including electrical and instrument system interfaces.
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