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MEA718 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Evaluate rotorcraft flight control systems

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MEA718 - Evaluate rotorcraft flight control systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency applies to rotorcraft mechanical and powered flight control systems and their components, including the interface of powered systems and automatic flight control systems. It involves evaluation of systems and components for compliance with design and performance standards and with airworthiness regulatory requirements within both civil and military environments. Also covered is documentation of the evaluation process within management systems, such as configuration management (CM) and integrated logistic support (ILS).It is suitable for people working within aircraft design teams, within the engineering departments of aircraft maintenance organisations or employed within Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) and Approved Engineering Organisations (AEOs), and for those pursuing qualifications or careers in those fields.This unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

identify and apply WHS, regulatory and risk management procedures

determine parameters and context of tasks, personal, team, technical and professional assistance and support, personnel functions and responsibilities, and chain of responsibility

investigate sustainability implications of rotorcraft flight control system applications as specified in CM and/or ILS requirements

assess and apply basic rotorcraft flight control system design and maintenance/repair requirements, and graphics skills and techniques

evaluate aircraft flight control systems and components for compliance with WHS and airworthiness regulatory requirements

report and document results including provision of CM and ILS input data.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Aeronautical engineering
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to evaluate rotorcraft flight control system
  • Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to aircraft pneumatic systems
  • Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation
  • Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications
  • Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available
  • Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines
  • Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for rotorcraft flight control systems, risk management and organisational procedures
       
Element: Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of rotorcraft flight control system applications
  • Identify features and functions of rotorcraft flight control systems and components
  • Review rotorcraft flight control system design and layout requirements and techniques
  • Identify system electrical power requirements and interfaces with avionic systems
       
Element: Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system
  • Evaluate proposed modifications to rotorcraft flight control systems and system components
  • Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system and system component maintenance requirements
  • Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system and system component reliability and defect history
  • Evaluate proposed component substitutions
  • Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management
       
Element: Report results
  • Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications
  • Provide documentation, such as system schematics, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS, and as required for compliance with airworthiness regulations
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Prepare to evaluate rotorcraft flight control system

1.1

Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to aircraft pneumatic systems

1.2

Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation

1.3

Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

1.4

Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available

1.5

Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines

1.6

Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for rotorcraft flight control systems, risk management and organisational procedures

2.

Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of rotorcraft flight control system applications

2.1

Identify features and functions of rotorcraft flight control systems and components

2.2

Review rotorcraft flight control system design and layout requirements and techniques

2.3

Identify system electrical power requirements and interfaces with avionic systems

3.

Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system

3.1

Evaluate proposed modifications to rotorcraft flight control systems and system components

3.2

Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system and system component maintenance requirements

3.3

Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system and system component reliability and defect history

3.4

Evaluate proposed component substitutions

3.5

Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management

4.

Report results

4.1

Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications

4.2

Provide documentation, such as system schematics, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS, and as required for compliance with airworthiness regulations

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:

identifying WHS, regulatory and electrical safety requirements, risk management procedures, features and functions of aircraft flight control systems and components, system design principles and techniques, including:

performance and operating environment

system control

indicating and circuit protection requirements

interface requirements between rotorcraft flight control systems and other systems, including automatic flight control systems and electrical power distribution

determining and confirming:

parameters and context of tasks

chain of responsibility

personal functions and responsibilities

team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

appropriate qualifications and delegations

appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance

investigating associated CM and ILS requirements and drafting required data

identifying and drafting data required for compliance with airworthiness regulations

assessing and applying:

basic rotorcraft flight control system performance analysis and design procedures

design standards

regulatory requirements

graphics skills and techniques

evaluating system components and specifications against system design and operating criteria

reporting and documenting results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications.

Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

features and layout of rotorcraft flight control systems, including control, indication and interface with other systems:

cyclic and collective flight control mechanical systems and components

cyclic and collective flight control powered systems - hydraulic actuators and irreversible valves

tail rotor control

interface with automatic flight control servo actuating devices and trim systems

interface with electrical power supply, instrument systems and engine power control system

basic design principles for:

cyclic, collective and tail rotor flight controls

cyclic, collective and tail rotor flight control mechanical systems and components

powered flight control systems and components

trim systems and components

interface with the aircraft electrical and instrument systems

interface with automatic flight control systems

wiring types, standards and specifications

performance and operating environment effects

airworthiness regulator design standards

compliance requirements of the WHS Act and regulations, codes of practice, standards and risk assessment

scope of trade, technical and professional support services required in aircraft flight control system applications

management data interface with CM and ILS.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1.

Prepare to evaluate rotorcraft flight control system

1.1

Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to aircraft pneumatic systems

1.2

Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation

1.3

Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

1.4

Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available

1.5

Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines

1.6

Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for rotorcraft flight control systems, risk management and organisational procedures

2.

Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of rotorcraft flight control system applications

2.1

Identify features and functions of rotorcraft flight control systems and components

2.2

Review rotorcraft flight control system design and layout requirements and techniques

2.3

Identify system electrical power requirements and interfaces with avionic systems

3.

Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system

3.1

Evaluate proposed modifications to rotorcraft flight control systems and system components

3.2

Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system and system component maintenance requirements

3.3

Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system and system component reliability and defect history

3.4

Evaluate proposed component substitutions

3.5

Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management

4.

Report results

4.1

Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications

4.2

Provide documentation, such as system schematics, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS, and as required for compliance with airworthiness regulations

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Rotorcraft flight control systems include:

Mechanical flight control (cyclic, collective and tail rotor)

Powered flight control

Trim

Interfaces with engine fuel control unit or throttle/governor

Interfaces with automatic flight control systems, electrical and instrument systems and engine power control

Rotorcraft flight control system components include:

Cockpit controls

Cable runs and hardware

Mechanical linkages

Hydraulic actuators and valves

Electric actuators

Hydraulic power supply, plumbing, valves and filters

Trim actuators

Mixer box

Rotor swashplate

Tail rotor pitch change mechanism

Indicators, lights and switches

Standards and guidance material include:

ADF AAP7001 .054 Airworthiness Design Requirements Manual

FAR Part 27 Airworthiness Standards for Rotorcraft in the Normal Category

FAR Part 29 Airworthiness Standards for Rotorcraft in the Transport Category

EASA CS-27 Certification Specifications for Rotorcraft in the Normal Category

EASA CS-29 Certification Specifications for Rotorcraft in the Transport Category

CASA AC21.16(0) Approval of material, parts, processes and appliances

CASA AC21.145(0) Manufacture of parts during the course of maintenance

CASA AC21.601(0) Australian Technical Standards Order Authorisation

CASA CAAP35 -7(0) Design approval of modifications and repairs

CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding

FAA AC 43-13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices – Aircraft Inspection and Repair

Configuration management (CM)

CM is a process for control and documentation of the design and development process and for the management of system, component and software throughout the service life

Integrated logistic support (ILS)

ILS is an integrated approach to the management of logistic disciplines originally developed for the management of military systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type. It covers:

reliability engineering, maintainability engineering and maintenance planning

supply and support

support and test equipment

manpower and personnel

training and training support

technical data and publications

computer resources support

facilities

packaging, handling, storage and transportation

design interface

Appropriate technical and professional assistance includes:

Assistance from individuals with CASA maintenance certification licenses or those with supervisory authorisations in the ADF regulatory system

Professional support from engineers employed within:

organisations with CASA continuing airworthiness management or maintenance approvals

approved engineering organisations under the ADF regulatory system

Engineers employed within organisations recognised by overseas airworthiness organisations

WHS, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures include:

WHS Acts and regulations

Relevant standards

Industry codes of practice

Risk assessments

Registration requirements

Safe work practices

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs)

AAP7001 .053 ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual

Overseas airworthiness authorities, where applicable, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Canada, European Aviation Safety Agency

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to aircraft pneumatic systems 
Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation 
Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications 
Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available 
Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines 
Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for rotorcraft flight control systems, risk management and organisational procedures 
Identify features and functions of rotorcraft flight control systems and components 
Review rotorcraft flight control system design and layout requirements and techniques 
Identify system electrical power requirements and interfaces with avionic systems 
Evaluate proposed modifications to rotorcraft flight control systems and system components 
Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system and system component maintenance requirements 
Evaluate rotorcraft flight control system and system component reliability and defect history 
Evaluate proposed component substitutions 
Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management 
Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications 
Provide documentation, such as system schematics, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS, and as required for compliance with airworthiness regulations 

Forms

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