Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret specifications and organise materials
- Prepare aircraft or sub-assembly for structural disassembly
- Disassemble aircraft structure or sub-assembly
- Prepare components and tooling for assembly
- Jigs and fixtures are set up to ensure accuracy of component assembly
- Replacement component alignment is checked for conformance to specifications prior to fastener hole generation
- Hole location/relocation is carried out in accordance with specification procedures and standard practices
- Standard practices in hole generation sequencing are followed to ensure that assembly stress defects are not built in
- Components are disassembled, cleaned, deburred and surface treatments applied prior to final assembly
- Assemble aircraft structure or sub- assembly
- Sealants and/or adhesives are selected and applied in accordance with assembly specifications or applicable documentation
- Components are positioned and secured with appropriate temporary fastening devices for accurate assembly
- Fasteners are selected and installed in accordance with assembly specifications or applicable manuals
- Inspect completed assemblies
- Assembled components are inspected to confirm dimensional accuracy and specifications are met
- Checking or testing equipment is used, where appropriate, to ensure requirements are met
- Aircraft mensuration is checked for compliance with applicable maintenance manuals, where necessary
- Required documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures