- MEA271A - Lay out avionic flight management systems
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MEA271A
Lay out avionic flight management systems
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit requires application of basic knowledge of avionic flight management systems function, design and layout.
Applications include typical instrument, radio and electronic systems.
This unit is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the basic design and layout to block diagram level of avionic flight management systems.
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Prerequisites
MEA101B
Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA107B
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA109B
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA270A
Lay out avionic systems
Co-Requisites
Not applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to identify avionic systems and their components, lay out typical systems at block diagram level and identify related maintenance requirements. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts. Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This unit may be assessed off the job in a training environment equipped to provide exposure to the range of system types and components. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate. |
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Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
Look for evidence that confirms skills in: sketching typical avionic systems at block diagram level |
Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: the atmosphere pitot static systems magnetism function of gyroscopes use of synchros and servos basics of analogue electronics aircraft instrument systems and their components aircraft instrument system maintenance requirements radio, navigation and radar basics aircraft communication, pulse and radio navigation systems and their components communication, pulse and radio navigation system maintenance requirements basics of digital electronics basic computer architecture use of data buses automatic flight control systems and their components automatic engine control systems and their components flight management systems and their components display systems and their components aircraft electronic system maintenance requirements |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Application of this unit may relate to: individual or team-related activities | |
Aircraft flight instrument systems | Aircraft flight instrument systems may include: airspeed indication pitot static systems vertical speed indication air data machmeter altimeters, including servo and encoding angle of attack and stall warning/avoidance turn and slip directional gyros artificial horizons attitude heading reference |
Flight instrument system components | Flight instrument system components may include: the major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram or schematic |
Instrument navigation systems | Instrument navigation systems may include: remote reading gyro compass direct reading compass ground proximity warning flight data recording inertial navigation |
Instrument navigation system components | Instrument navigation system components may include: the major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram or schematic |
Aircraft communication systems | Aircraft communication systems may include: HF radio VHF radio UHF radio satellite communications communications addressing and reporting audio integration and intercommunications cockpit voice recording emergency location |
Communication system components | Communication system components may include: the major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram |
Aircraft pulse systems | Aircraft pulse systems may include: navigation radar search radar weapons system radar radar altimeter air traffic control transponder distance measuring equipment tactical air navigation doppler collision avoidance |
Pulse system components | Pulse system components may include: the major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram |
Aircraft radio navigation systems | Aircraft radio navigation systems may include: instrument landing automatic direction finding VHF omni range global navigation |
Radio navigation system components | Radio navigation system components may include: the major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram |
Aircraft electronic systems | Aircraft electronic systems may include: automatic flight control automatic engine control electronic instrument display flight management |
Electronic system components | Electronic system components may include: the major components of each of the above systems that would be shown in a block diagram |
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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The various aircraft flight instrument systems are identified | |||
Flight instrument system components are identified | |||
A typical advanced flight instrument system is sketched at block diagram level | |||
Flight instrument system maintenance requirements are identified | |||
The various instrument navigation systems are identified | |||
Instrument navigation system components are identified | |||
A typical instrument navigation system is sketched at block diagram level | |||
Instrument navigation system maintenance requirements are identified | |||
Aircraft communication systems are identified | |||
Communication system components are identified | |||
A typical communication system is sketched at block diagram level | |||
Communication systems maintenance requirements are identified | |||
Aircraft pulse systems are identified | |||
Pulse system components are identified | |||
A typical pulse system is sketched at block diagram level | |||
Pulse system maintenance requirements are identified | |||
Aircraft radio navigation systems are identified | |||
Radio navigation system components are identified | |||
A typical radio navigation system is sketched at block diagram level | |||
Radio navigation system maintenance requirements are identified | |||
Aircraft electronic systems are identified | |||
Electronic system components are identified | |||
A typical electronic system is sketched at block diagram level | |||
Electronic system maintenance requirements are identified |
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