MEAMEC0042 - Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers
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MEAMEC0042 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
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Check isolation tags already attached to the system or related systems and configure aircraft or engine for safe system inspection and operation in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
Visually or physically check piston engine and components or systems for external and internal signs of defects in accordance with applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Prepare aircraft and engine in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
Provide assistance with engine and/or system operation during prescribed test procedures to establish serviceability and correct function in accordance with applicable maintenance manual
Use available information from maintenance documentation and inspection and test results, when required, to assist in fault determination
Use maintenance manual fault diagnosis guide and logical processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
Obtain specialist advice, when required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
Locate piston engine faults and identify and record the causes of the faults in maintenance documentation, when required
Determine fault rectification requirements to assist in planning the repair
Prepare and support aircraft and render safe in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual including fitting isolation tags, when required, to ensure the safety of personnel and freedom from damage during engine removal
Carry out removal in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDSs and items of PPE
Tag and prepare engine for transport or storage in accordance with the specified procedures
Complete required removal maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Check engine to be installed to confirm correct part or model numbers, modification status and serviceability
Carry out installation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
Remove support or safety equipment at the appropriate time to ensure personnel safety and freedom from structural damage
Complete required installation maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Render engine safe for propeller inspection in accordance with maintenance manual or enterprise procedures
Inspect fixed pitch propeller for security, damage and deterioration in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDSs and items of PPE
Blend out metal propeller nicks and dents within damage limits in accordance with maintenance manual procedures
Render engine safe and the aircraft is prepared for propeller removal in accordance with maintenance manual or enterprise procedures
Remove propeller in accordance with maintenance manual procedures while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of MSDSs and items of PPE
Tag and prepare removed propeller for transport or storage in accordance with specified procedures
Complete required removal maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Render engine safe and prepare the aircraft for propeller installation in accordance with maintenance manual or enterprise procedures
Check propeller to be installed to confirm correct part or number, modification status and serviceability
Carry out installation in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual
Complete required installation maintenance documentation and process in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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MEAMEC0042 - Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers
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