MEAMEC0041 — Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems
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What an assessment for MEAMEC0041 must cover
65 assessable components: 9 elements (47 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 9 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 rotor and rotor control systems and components
- 1.1Fit or install isolation and warning signs to the system or related systems and configure the aircraft for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with relevant aircraft publications or maintenance regulations orders and standards and practices
- 1.2Visually or physically check or inspect rotor and rotor control system for external signs of defects in accordance with relevant aircraft publications, maintenance regulations, orders and standards and practices 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)
- 1.3Identify and record defects in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2 Inspect basic rotary wing airframe systems
- 2.1Use relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports, when required, to identify specific inspection requirements
- 2.2Check isolation tags and configure aircraft for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
- 2.3Visually or physically check airframe system components for external signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDSs and items of PPE
- 2.4Identify and report defects in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3 Ground test rotor and rotor control systems
- 3.1Prepare aircraft and system in accordance with relevant aircraft publications, maintenance regulations, orders and standards and practices for the operation of engine and rotor system
- 3.2Functionally test rotor and rotor control system in accordance with relevant aircraft publications, maintenance regulations, orders and standards and practices for evidence of malfunction
- 3.3Calibrate or adjust system in accordance with relevant aircraft publications, maintenance regulations, orders and standards and practices
4 Test and adjust basic rotary wing airframe systems and components
- 4.1Prepare aircraft and system in accordance with applicable maintenance manual for the application of power or system operation
- 4.2Functionally test airframe system in accordance with maintenance manual for evidence of serviceability or malfunction
- 4.3Adjust system in accordance with maintenance manual
5 Troubleshoot rotor and rotor control systems
- 5.1Use available information from aircraft maintenance documentation, inspection and test results to assist in fault determination
- 5.2Use relevant aircraft publication fault diagnosis guide and logical processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
- 5.3Obtain specialist advice to assist with the troubleshooting process
- 5.4Locate rotor and rotor control system faults and identify and record the causes of the faults in aircraft maintenance documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- 5.5Determine fault rectification requirements in accordance with aircraft maintenance documentation, inspection and test results
6 Troubleshoot basic rotary wing airframe systems
- 6.1Use available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results, when required, to assist in fault determination
- 6.2Use maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logical processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting
- 6.3Obtain specialist advice, when required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
- 6.4Locate airframe system faults and identify and record the causes of the faults in maintenance documentation, when required, in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- 6.5Determine rectification requirements in accordance with aircraft maintenance documentation, inspection and test results
7 Remove and install rotary wing rotor and rotor system components
- 7.1Render system safe and prepare in accordance with relevant aircraft publications, maintenance regulations, orders, standards and practices, and install or fit isolation and warning signs to ensure personnel safety
- 7.2Carry out rotor and rotor system component removal in accordance with relevant aircraft publications, maintenance regulations, orders and standards and practices while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDS and items of PPE
- 7.3Complete required aircraft maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- 7.4Label, seal and pack removed components in accordance with relevant aircraft publications, maintenance regulations, orders and standards and practices
- 7.5Check rotor or rotor system component to be installed to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
- 7.6Check mass balance of rotor blades or head in accordance with relevant aircraft publications, maintenance regulations, orders and standards and practices
- 7.7Carry out installation in accordance with relevant aircraft publications, maintenance regulations, orders and standards and practices
- 7.8Remove support or safety equipment at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
8 Remove and install rotor control system components
- 8.1Render system safe and prepare in accordance with relevant aircraft publications, maintenance regulations, orders and standards and practices, and install or fit isolation and warning signs to ensure personnel safety
- 8.2Remove rotary wing flight control system component in accordance with relevant aircraft publications, maintenance regulations, orders, standards and practices while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDSs and items of PPE
- 8.3Complete required aircraft maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- 8.4Label, seal and pack removed components in accordance with relevant aircraft publications, maintenance regulations, orders and standards and practices
- 8.5Check rotary wing flight control system components to be installed to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
- 8.6Carry out installation in accordance with relevant aircraft publications, maintenance regulations, orders and standards and practices
- 8.7Remove support or safety equipment at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
- 8.8Complete required aircraft maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
9 Remove and install basic rotary wing airframe system components
- 9.1Render system safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual and fit isolation tags, when required, to ensure personnel safety
- 9.2Remove airframe system component in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDSs and items of PPE
- 9.3Complete required removal maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- 9.4Tag, seal and pack removed components in accordance with specified procedures
- 9.5Check components to be installed to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability and modification status
- 9.6Check mass balance of control surfaces to be installed in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual, when required
- 9.7Carry out installation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
- 9.8Complete required installation maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Performance evidence
- maintain at least one component from each of the following groups: • main rotor blades and tail rotor blades • rotor heads, swash plates and tail rotor pitch control assemblies • mechanical flight control components (collective and cyclic pitch levers, rudder pedals, cables, pulleys, guides, fairleads, bellcranks, rods, torque tubes, chains and sprockets) • main rotor, intermediate or tail rotor gearboxes • drive shafts and couplings • fuel systems • cabin heating systems • rigid or flexible fuel tanks, selector or shutoff valves and rigid or flexible plumbing • cabin heater ducting and control valves.
- use hand skills, tools and test equipment to test, adjust and troubleshoot the following on at least one occasion: • rotary wing mechanical control systems • helicopter airframe systems and components, including rotors and rotor system
- recognise system and component defects, external damage, correct/incorrect installation and security on at least one occasion for each of fuel systems and cabin heading systems
- remove, install and rig rotor systems and rotor or flight controls
- perform system functional tests and checks to isolate system faults
- apply procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions at all times, and as relevant to the systems being maintained.
Knowledge evidence
- work health and safety (WHS) precautions for airframe system maintenance, including the lifting and handling of heavy components and how to obtain personal protective equipment (PPE) and material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
- standard trade practices relating to tool and test or rigging equipment usage and installation or securing of system components
- theory of flight: • airflow • conditions of flight • lift and forces • drag
- rotary flight principles: • terminology relating to: • aerofoils • main rotor blades • rotor discs • rotors (main and tail) • aerodynamic characteristics: • aerofoil design • forces • rotor thrust and power requirements • vortex ring • autorotation • helicopter stability
- helicopter dynamic components: • main rotors: • blades • heads • linkages • tail rotors • swash plates • transmissions and drive shafts
- helicopter structure and airframe systems: • structure and layout • engine and transmission • flight control system layout and operation • cabin heater system layout and operation • fuel system layout and operation
- helicopter maintenance procedures and troubleshooting
- airframe system maintenance manuals
- relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures, including requirements for engine and rotor system operation.
Foundation skills
- Reading skills: Reading skills to interpret maintenance documentation, inspection procedures, specifications (allowable limits) and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Writing skills: Writing skills to complete maintenance documentation.
- Numeracy skills: Numeracy skills to interpret and communicate data and technical information.
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