MEA223 — Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components
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What an assessment for MEA223 must cover
34 assessable components: 1 element (3 performance criteria), 15 performance evidence and 16 knowledge evidence requirements. 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 electrical systems and components
- 1.1Isolation tags are checked and aircraft configured for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
- 1.2Electrical system components and hardware are visually or physically checked for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
- 1.3Defects are correctly identified and recorded in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Performance evidence
- applying relevant WHS practices
- using approved maintenance documentation and aircraft publications relating to the avionic system being maintained
- recognition of system and electrical component defects/external damage, correct installation, connection of plugs, terminations, and attaching hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in:
- AC and DC power generation systems, including regulation, distribution, control and cooling
- battery installations and inverters
- flight control and/or electro-hydraulic systems
- engine ignition, starting, fuel distribution and control systems
- internal/external lighting systems, including controls
- doors
- landing gear systems
- anti-skid braking systems
- master caution and warning systems
- auxiliary systems (including ice/rain protection, fire detection, environmental control and pressurisation, waste and water, equipment and furnishings).
- It is essential that inspection procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions applicable to the electrical system being maintained are fully observed, understood and complied with. Ability to interpret inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits) and apply them in practice (including the timely involvement of supervisors or other trades) is critical.
- Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to inspection is essential. This is to be demonstrated through application across a range of aircraft electrical systems, components and hardware listed in the Assessment Conditions.
Knowledge evidence
- component attachment methods and connection of hardware
- explaining the basic layout (block diagram level) and operation of:
- AC and DC power generation systems, including regulation, distribution, control and cooling
- battery installations and inverters
- flight control and/or electro-hydraulic systems
- engine ignition, starting, fuel distribution and control systems
- internal/external lighting systems, including controls
- doors
- landing gear systems
- anti-skid braking systems
- master caution and warning systems
- auxiliary systems (including ice/rain protection, fire detection, environmental control and pressurisation, waste and water, equipment and furnishings)
- WHS requirements applicable to the maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, including gas turbine engine high-energy ignition units
- electrical system maintenance requirements
- relevant maintenance manuals
- relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.
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Questions about assessing MEA223
What does an assessment tool for MEA223 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEA223 needs to address all 34 unit components: 1 element with 3 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MEA223?
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