Course Title: Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4331 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Course Title: Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and 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 pathway. It covers the competencies required to inspect, test and troubleshoot the rotor and control systems and components of rotary wing aircraft. This 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 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 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, use maintenance publications and rotor and rotor control system theory knowledge to inspect, test and troubleshoot rotors and their control systems on rotary wing aircraft while applying all relevant safety precautions.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
MEA308C Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components
National Competency Codes and Titles
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MEA316C Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components |
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1. Inspect rotor and rotor control systems and components 2. Ground test rotor and rotor control systems 3. Prepare for troubleshooting 4. Troubleshoot rotor and rotor control systems |
Learning Outcomes
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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