Course Title: Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4331 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

Course Title: Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 80

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Course Contact: Ross McDermott

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258918

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency is part of the Mechanical Certificate IV (Aircraft Maintenance Stream) training pathways and must be taken with MEA318C Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical gaseous and landing gear systems and components. It covers the competencies required to test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft flight control systems and components. The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the ADF and CASA.
Where a CASA licensing outcome is sought this unit forms part of the CASA requirement for the granting of the chosen B1 maintenance certification licence under CASR Part 66, in accordance with the licensing provisions in Section 3, Assessment Guidelines.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply hand skills and use maintenance publications and system theory knowledge to test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft flight control systems and components while applying all relevant safety precautions.
 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

MEA318C Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components
 

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MEA321C Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components
Elements:	1. Prepare for troubleshooting 2. Test fixed wing flight control systems 3. Troubleshoot fixed wing flight control systems

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Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including:
• Practical demonstration of skills application and underpinning theory questioning
• Observations of practical tasks
• 3rd Party Reports by ADF experts and assessors