- MEA342A - Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics
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MEA342A
Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics
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Issue Date: May 2024
This unit requires application of basic knowledge of propulsion and power plant selection.
Applications include aeroplanes and rotary wing aircraft, piston engines and propellers/rotors, turbo prop, gas turbines and gas turbine/rotor.
This unit of competency is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the basics of aircraft power plant selection and propulsion.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
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
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 and apply basic power plant and propulsion system design characteristics. 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, teacher'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 relevant aircraft design characteristics and to theory of flight. 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: applying basic power plant and propulsion system design characteristics |
Required knowledge |
Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of: basic power plant characteristics basic propeller theory and characteristics use of NDT in power plant maintenance power plant maintenance requirements, including the use of engine condition monitoring |
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 | |
Types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant | Types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant may include: piston engine (petrol or diesel) rotary turboprop or gas turbine and rotor turbofan turbojet |
Types of propeller | Types of propeller may include: fixed pitch adjustable pitch constant speed contra-rotating tractor pusher |
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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 types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant are identified and compared in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages | |||
| Types of propeller are identified and compared in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages | |||
| Turbojet and turbofan performance is compared in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages | |||
| Maintenance requirements for aircraft power plants are identified | |||
| Given required aeroplane use and performance characteristics, an appropriate type of power plant is determined | |||
| An appropriate type of propulsion system is selected | |||
| Given required rotary wing aircraft use and performance characteristics, an appropriate type of power plant is determined |
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