MEAAVI0008 — Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components

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What an assessment for MEAAVI0008 must cover

25 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 6 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 DC aircraft electrical systems and components

1.1Identify specific inspection requirements using maintenance documentation and modification status, including relevant system defect reports where relevant
1.2Check isolation tags are checked and configure aircraft for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with maintenance manual
1.3Visually or physically check DC electrical system for external signs of defects in accordance with maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.4Correctly identify and report defects in accordance with standard enterprise procedures

2 Test or adjust DC aircraft electrical systems

2.1Prepare aircraft and system for application of power or system operation in accordance with maintenance manual
2.2Perform functional testing of electrical system for evidence of serviceability or malfunction in accordance with maintenance manual
2.3Perform required calibration or adjustments to system in accordance with maintenance manual

3 Troubleshoot DC aircraft electrical systems

3.1Use available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results to assist in fault determination of identified issues
3.2Troubleshoot issues to line replacement level using maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes
3.3Obtain required specialist or supervisory advice to assist with troubleshooting
3.4Locate system faults and identify and record causes of faults in required maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3.5Determine requirements for rectification of faults

Performance evidence

perform inspection, testing and troubleshooting on basic aircraft electrical systems and components on electrical looms, cables and connection hardware and on at least one major component/line replaceable unit (LRU) in each of the following: - direct current (DC) generators and alternator or rectifier generators, and components of related single generator regulation and distribution systems - piston engine ignition and starting system components - specific components of DC electrical systems, such as flaps and landing gear, including related motors and actuators - gas turbine engine igniter and starting systems and components (where applicable to the enterprise) - aircraft lighting - aircraft main batteries
recognise system and component defects, external damage, correct/incorrect installation, connection of plugs, terminations, attachment hardware (including cabling/harnesses) and security in each of: - DC power generation systems, including regulation, distribution and control - battery installations - piston engine ignition and starting systems and components: - magnetos or coils - starter motors - ignition switches/start switches - ignition harnesses - low tension wiring - spark plugs - auxiliary starting devices - gas turbine engine ignition and starting systems (where relevant to the enterprise): - starter motors and starter/generators - high energy ignition units - control units - switches - batteries and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids - motors and actuators in DC electrical systems - internal/external lighting systems, including controls - flap systems - landing gear systems
perform functional testing by applying logic processes, taking and interpreting electrical measurements, and using test equipment and appropriate wiring diagrams and manuals to isolate malfunctions in the above systems
applied testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions at all times, and as relevant to the system/s being maintained.

Knowledge evidence

DC circuit theory
electrical system maintenance requirements and troubleshooting procedures
the basic layout (block diagram level), function and operation of: - single generator DC power generation and distribution systems and components, including: - DC generators - alternator or rectifier generators - starter or generators - voltage regulators - circuit protection devices - bus bars - piston engine ignition and starting systems and components, including: - magnetos or coils - starter motors - ignition switches/start switches - ignition harnesses - low tension wiring - spark plugs - auxiliary starting devices - gas turbine igniter and starting systems and components, including specific WHS precautions: - starter motors and starter/generators - high energy ignition units - control units - switches - landing gear and flap systems and components, including: - motors - actuators - selector switches - micro switches - internal and external lighting systems and components - batteries and associated mounting equipment, including related anti-vibration aids
work health and safety (WHS) practices for the inspection, testing and troubleshooting of basic aircraft electrical systems and components, including those relating to gas turbine engine high-energy ignition units
maintenance manuals for the inspection, testing and troubleshooting of basic aircraft electrical systems and components
relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: to interpret maintenance manuals, inspection procedures and specifications (allowable limits).
Writing skills: to record and report on defects and faults and their causes.
Numeracy skills: to interpret and communicate technical information and take and interpret electrical measurements.

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