Assessor Resource
MEA3000
Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test, troubleshoot and replace components of small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems during maintenance activities. It requires the application of hand skills, and the applied knowledge of systems and components and of applicable maintenance publications and test equipment. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.
The unit applies during the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all types of small fixed wing piston engine aircraft that have cabin pressurisation systems. Where aircraft types have pressurisation and air cycle air conditioning systems the applicable units are MEA208 Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components, MEA219 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components, MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components and MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components.
This unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
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