MEAMEC0056 — Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft

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89 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 33 performance evidence and 35 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 aircraft structure

1.1Use relevant maintenance documentation to identify specific inspection requirements
1.2Undertake appropriate preparation and access to the aircraft structure to allow for proper inspection in accordance with maintenance documentation
1.3Visually or physically check aircraft structure for signs of deformation defects or damage in accordance with maintenance documentation and approved procedures 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)
1.4Assess damage or defects against damage or wear limits specified by structural repair manual or other approved data to determine if repair or replacement is required
1.5Complete maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

2 Maintain aircraft structure

2.1Perform minor repairs classified as elementary maintenance in accordance with approved repair methods ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used, and process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDSs and items of PPE
2.2Employ preventative maintenance techniques to preserve the integrity of aircraft structure
2.3Obtain required specialist or supervisory advice to assist with the troubleshooting process
2.4Clean work area of all waste material or contaminants
2.5Complete required maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

3 Remove components

3.1Support and prepare structure in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage to aircraft or component during component removal
3.2Carry out component removal in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
3.3Complete required maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.4Tag and prepare removed components for transport, where applicable and in accordance with specified procedures

4 Install components

4.1Check structural and/or non-structural components to be installed to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
4.2Carry out component installation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
4.3Remove support or safety equipment at an appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
4.4Complete required maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

Performance evidence

conduct inspection and testing for each of the following:
non-ferrous and ferrous alloys and composite (FRP) materials used in aircraft construction
structural fastening and attachment hardware and/or devices
seals and sealants
glass and moulded plastics
preparation for application of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques
doors, hinges and locking mechanisms for damage or misalignment
inspections applicable to each of safe life, damage tolerant and fail-safe structure relevant to enterprise
ageing aircraft inspection programs
inspection after abnormal events
identify each type of damage:
impact damage
fatigue cracking
corrosion
delamination of composites and bonded structures
carry out one minor elementary maintenance repair task from at least three of the following groups:
repair of non-structural fairings, cover plates and cowlings
stop drilling of cracks and bonding to acrylic or Perspex windscreens
minor repair to fabric surfaces
restoration of preservative or protective materials
carry out one removal and installation task from each of the following groups:
removable components of wings, tail booms, pylons, empennage, skids, fairings and nacelles
removable components or sections of non-pressurised fuselages
non-pressurised fuselage entry, cargo, access doors and associated seals (including checking and adjustment of all doors and access panels and associated locking mechanisms)
non-pressurised fuselage windows and transparent panels
floor panels.
carry out cleaning procedures to enable structure inspection
use appropriate hand tools and machines, including riveting equipment, drilling equipment, aligning tools and material fasteners (grip pins)
apply correct removal, installation and repair techniques for a range of rivets (blind and solid) using hand, squeeze and pneumatic situations
perform metal, composite or fabric repairs classified as elementary maintenance
restore aircraft structure sealing and surface finishes
check and adjust all doors and access panels, including locking mechanisms
remove and install emergency equipment.

Knowledge evidence

work health and safety (WHS) procedures for no pressurised small aircraft structures, including using personal protective equipment (PPE) and material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
construction methods and materials used in:
fuselage sections
wing sections
engine nacelles and mounts
windows and window frames
doors, locks and access panels
definition of structural terms, including safe life, damage tolerant, failsafe, stress, strain, shear and cycles
inspection requirements for metal and composite structure, including:
ageing aircraft inspection requirements
safe life structure
damage tolerant structure
fail safe structure
inspection following abnormal events
potential causes of structural failure
NDT methods and application of the various techniques
methods of construction and assessment of common defects in aircraft plastic transparencies
basic constructional features and assessment of common defects in glass windscreens
aircraft fabric coverings and methods for performance of minor repairs (classified as elementary maintenance)
the various forms of structural corrosion, including the causes and structural effects of corrosion on aircraft
the terms associated with composite materials and types of composite materials
non-structural component methods of attachment and faying surface treatment
non-pressurised fuselage aircraft doors, related seals and window and transparent panel attachment methods and sealing
aircraft interior fittings (trim, linings, seats and floor panels) construction and attachment methods
the location and attachment or stowage methods for emergency equipment
assessment of structural damage:
types and classes of mechanical damage
types of corrosion and determining the extent of damage
relevant documentation and manuals
damage limits and repair schemes for metallic and non-metallic structure
how to perform minor repairs (classified as elementary maintenance) to metal and composite structure
surface finishes and methods of restoration, including specific WHS and PPE requirements
how to obtain MSDSs
maintenance and structural repair manuals for structures and components, including servicing schedules
regulatory requirements and standard procedures relating to inspection and maintenance of structures and components.

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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