Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan repair
- Extent of damage is correctly assessed to assist in determining repair procedure
- Structure is supported and prepared in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual to ensure personnel safety and freedom from damage
- Appropriate bolted repair scheme is identified in accordance with structural repair manual and/or approved data
- Specialist advice is obtained in establishing an approved repair scheme where a standard repair scheme cannot be identified or damage criteria are out of limits
- All materials and equipment required are organised
- Repair components using bolted patches
- Damage is cleaned up ready for repair while observing work health and safety (WHS) requirements
- Patch material is obtained and patches are fabricated in accordance with the applicable repair scheme
- Repair plug material is obtained and cut to size
- Patches are fitted and secured with fasteners in accordance with the repair scheme
- Applicable sealant is applied in accordance with the repair scheme
- Surface finish is restored as required
- Required maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
- Completed assemblies are tagged, sealed or packaged as required