Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MEA3000 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA3000 - Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test, troubleshoot and replace components of small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems during maintenance activities. It requires the application of hand skills, and the applied knowledge of systems and components and of applicable maintenance publications and test equipment. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit applies during the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all types of small fixed wing piston engine aircraft that have cabin pressurisation systems. Where aircraft types have pressurisation and air cycle air conditioning systems the applicable units are MEA208 Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components, MEA219 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components, MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components and MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components.This unit forms part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirement for maintenance certification licences under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66. Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought, users must refer to the licensing provisions in the MEA Aeroskills Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Aviation maintenance
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Inspect small piston engine aircraft pressurisation system
  • Use relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, to identify specific inspection requirements
       
Element: Check isolation tags and configure aircraft for safe system inspection and operation according to applicable maintenance manual
       
Element: Visually or physically check pressurisation system components for external signs of defects according to maintenance manual procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
       
Element: Identify and report defects using organisational reporting processes
       
Element: Test/adjust small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems and components
  • Prepare aircraft and system according to applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation
       
Element: Functionally test pressurisation system for evidence of serviceability or malfunction according to maintenance manual
       
Element: Adjust system according to maintenance manual
       
Element: Troubleshoot small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems
  • Use available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results where necessary to assist in fault determination
       
Element: Use maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting to line replacement level
       
Element: Obtain specialist advice, where required, to assist with troubleshooting process
       
Element: Locate pressurisation system faults, and identify and record their causes in maintenance documentation where required, according to standard organisational procedures
       
Element: Determine rectification requirements
       
Element: Remove and install small piston engine aircraft pressurisation system components
  • Render system safe according to applicable maintenance manual, and fit isolation tags where necessary to ensure personnel safety
       
Element: Remove pressurisation system component according to applicable maintenance manual and WHS requirements
       
Element: Complete and process required maintenance documentation
       
Element: Tag, seal and package removed components according to specified procedures
       
Element: Check components to be installed to confirm correct part numbers, serviceability, and modification status
       
Element: Carry out installation according to applicable maintenance manual
       
Element: Complete and process required maintenance documentation according to standard organisational procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

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Use relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant, to identify specific inspection requirements 
 
 
 
Prepare aircraft and system according to applicable maintenance manual for the application of power/system operation 
 
 
Use available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results where necessary to assist in fault determination 
 
 
 
 
Render system safe according to applicable maintenance manual, and fit isolation tags where necessary to ensure personnel safety 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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