Assessor Resource
MEA325
Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency requires application of knowledge regarding aircraft weighing and the use of relevant maintenance publications and modification data (where applicable) to weigh a fixed and rotary wing aircraft and use the results to calculate centre of gravity and confirm that it is within limits. Weighing may be performed during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance and involve individual activities and the supervision of other personnel.
The unit covers competencies required to progress from an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) at Certificate IV to the granting of a chosen maintenance certification licence under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide and the Companion Volume CASA Interface.
The skills and knowledge covered by the units of competency listed in the MEA Aeroskills Training Package for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics or Mechanical as applicable) at Certificate IV are prerequisite to the attainment of the elements of competency specified in this unit. This includes full coverage of the CASR Part 66 Syllabus subjects/topics listed in the Companion Volume CASA Interface.
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