Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. Equivalent to MEA383 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or modules with amended prerequisite codes.
Application
This unit of competency requires application of hand skills, theory knowledge and maintenance publication procedures to repair and overhaul aircraft gas turbine air inlet and compressor components in workshops during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.
Applications include air inlet and compressor components from turbo-jet, turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop engines and engine modules, or auxiliary power units.
The unit is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Component Workshop Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Pre-requisite Unit
MEA107 |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
MEA154 |
Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
MEA155 |
Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities |
MEA156 |
Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities |
MEA157 |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
MEA158 |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
Competency Field
Aviation maintenance
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. |
Determine requirements |
1.1 |
Component defect reports (removal tags) or customer order are correctly interpreted and matched by part and serial numbers |
1.2 |
Air inlet and compressor components are inspected and/or operated through prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and confirm defects, if necessary |
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1.3 |
Modification status is clearly established to assist in determining the overhaul requirements for the components |
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1.4 |
Extent of overhaul or repair is identified and documented in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
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2. |
Troubleshoot air inlet and compressor components |
2.1 |
Available information from maintenance records and test results is used, where necessary, to assist in fault determination |
2.2 |
Logical processes are used to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting |
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2.3 |
Specialist advice is obtained, where required, to assist with, or confirm, the fault and rectification requirement |
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2.4 |
Air inlet and compressor component faults are located and the causes of the faults are clearly identified |
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2.5 |
Fault rectification requirements are determined to assist in planning the repair |
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3. |
Dismantle and inspect air inlet and compressor parts |
3.1 |
Air inlet and compressor component parts are dismantled in accordance with maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE) |
3.2 |
Component parts are assessed for serviceability in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation |
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3.3 |
Parts requiring specialist repair are tagged and repair instructions are specified in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
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3.4 |
Parts requiring non-destructive testing (NDT) are prepared for testing in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation |
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3.5 |
Parts lists are compiled and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
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4. |
Repair and/or modify air inlet and compressor components or parts |
4.1 |
Component parts are repaired or replaced in accordance with the relevant maintenance documentation |
4.2 |
Modification of components is undertaken, where required, by reference to relevant manufacturers’ bulletins or procedures and/or customer requirements |
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5. |
Assemble and adjust air inlet and compressor components |
5.1 |
Air inlet and compressor component parts are assembled within specified tolerances and in accordance with the appropriate maintenance documents while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE |
5.2 |
Support/safety equipment, where fitted, is removed at the appropriate time |
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5.3 |
Components are adjusted to ensure that fits and clearances are within prescribed specifications |
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5.4 |
Finished components are tagged, sealed and packaged in accordance with standard enterprise procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Air inlet and compressor components include: |
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Repair of component parts includes: |
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Testing and adjustment: |
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Procedures and requirements include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 2. Equivalent to MEA383 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or modules
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371