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MEA360A
Maintain aircraft diesel engines
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit requires application of hand skills, the use of maintenance publications and knowledge of diesel engine and system theory to inspect, test and troubleshoot, remove and install aircraft diesel engines and engine system components.
Applications include diesel engines fitted to light aircraft and driving fixed pitch propellers. Where the engine is driving a constant speed propeller, MEA307C Remove and install propeller systems and components and MEA315C Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components, will also be required. FADEC systems are covered by MEA279A Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems.
This unit of competency is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathway. It covers the competencies required to maintain installed aircraft diesel engines.
Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence under CASR Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in Section 3, Assessment Guidelines.
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