MEAMEC0043Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems

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What an assessment for MEAMEC0043 must cover

38 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 11 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 light aircraft pneumatic systems

  • 1.1Use maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, where relevant, to identify specific inspection requirements
  • 1.2Check isolation tags and configure aircraft for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
  • 1.3Visually or physically check components of pneumatic systems for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable 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 light aircraft pneumatic systems and components

  • 2.1Prepare aircraft and system in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power or system operation
  • 2.2Functionally test pneumatic system in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
  • 2.3Perform system adjustment in accordance with maintenance manual

3 Troubleshoot light aircraft pneumatic systems

  • 3.1Use available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results, when required, to assist in fault determination
  • 3.2Use maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
  • 3.3Obtain specialist advice, when required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
  • 3.4Locate pneumatic system faults and identify and record the causes of the faults in maintenance documentation, when required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 3.5Determine rectification requirements in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

4 Remove and install light aircraft pneumatic system components

  • 4.1Render system safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and fit isolation tags, when required, to ensure personnel safety
  • 4.2Carry out pneumatic system component removal in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 4.3Complete and process required maintenance documentation
  • 4.4Tag, seal and pack removed components in accordance with specified procedures
  • 4.5Check components to be installed to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
  • 4.6Carry out installation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
  • 4.7Complete required maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

Performance evidence

  • maintain, under routine supervision, the following systems and components: • de-icing systems, including de-icer boots on wings and tailplanes • filters, valves, pumps, regulators and timers • gauges (direct reading) • de-icer boots • rigid and flexible pipelines, hoses and fittings
  • use hand skills, tools and test equipment in the testing, adjustment and troubleshooting of light aircraft pneumatic systems and components, including pneumatic system component removal and installation
  • recognise pneumatic system and component defects or external damage, correct installation and security for the de-icing systems, including de-icer boots on wings and tailplanes
  • apply relevant procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions at all times and as relevant to the systems being maintained
  • perform system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults.

Knowledge evidence

  • work health and safety (WHS) precautions for light aircraft pneumatic system maintenance and how to obtain personal protective equipment (PPE) and material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
  • standard trade practices relating to tool and test equipment usage and installation or securing of system components
  • types of light aircraft pneumatic system and components thereof: • vacuum • positive pressure • high pressure
  • pneumatic system layout, operation and characteristics and system component operation and construction, including electrical and instrument system interfaces
  • how to configure the aircraft for inspection, testing and troubleshooting of pneumatic systems and components
  • pneumatic system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting
  • component attachment methods
  • connection hardware and couplings
  • electrical circuit isolation and plug removal and installation
  • light aircraft pneumatic system maintenance manuals
  • regulatory requirements and standard procedures relevant to light aircraft pneumatic system maintenance.

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Reading skills to interpret maintenance documentation and procedures.
  • Writing: Writing skills to complete maintenance documentation.
  • Numeracy: Numeracy skills to interpret and communicate technical information.

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