MEA357 — Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces

1 Inspect/test aircraft fabric surfaces

• 1.1Relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including defect reports, where relevant, are used to identify specific inspection/testing requirements
• 1.2Appropriate preparation and access to the aircraft structure is undertaken to allow for proper inspection in accordance with maintenance documentation
• 1.3Aircraft fabric-covered surfaces are inspected/tested for signs of damage, deterioration or loss of tensile strength 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 (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• 1.4Damage or deterioration is assessed against limits specified by maintenance manual or other approved data to determine if repair, restoration or replacement is required

2 Repair aircraft fabric surfaces

• 2.1Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
• 2.2Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personal safety and freedom from damage
• 2.3Appropriate repair scheme is identified in accordance with maintenance manual and/or approved data
• 2.4All materials and equipment required are organised
• 2.5Fabric repairs are performed in accordance with approved repair scheme ensuring that aircraft standard practices are used and process requirements are carried out while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
• 2.6Work area is cleaned of all waste material or contaminants
• 2.7Components are adjusted and/or re-balanced, where necessary, to operate within prescribed specifications
• 2.8Required maintenance/repair documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
• 2.9Where required repaired components or assemblies are tagged, sealed and packaged or cradled in accordance with specified procedures

What does an assessment tool for MEA357 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEA357 needs to address all 30 unit components: 2 elements with 13 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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