EAL
Level 3
QN: 603/0372/4
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EAL Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (Development Competence)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 38176 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
53 Units
Guided Hours
38176 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
AVMD3-008
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to carry out flight servicing and routine maintenance activities on commercial,military or light aircraft, both fixed wing and rotary, in accordance with the aircraft maintenance manual,approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. They will be required toselect the correct tools and equipment to use for the servicing activities to be carried out in accordance withthe aircraft maintenance manual, and to check that they are in a safe and serviceable condition. They will berequired to manoeuvre the aircraft to the appropriate location and to prepare the aircraft for the work. Theservicing activities will involve defueling and refuelling, replenishing oxygen systems, replenishing oil systems,checking undercarriages, wheels and brakes, and completing the servicing records.
2
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to deal with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, inaccordance with approved procedures. They will be required to comply with all relevant regulations that applyto their area of work as well as their general responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety at Work Act.
3
Levelling and weighing aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to prepare for levelling and weighing commercial, military or light aircraft;both fixed wing and rotary aircraft, in accordance with the aircraft maintenance manual and approved changedocumentation (service bulletin) requirements. They will be required to prepare the aircraft ready for levellingand weighing, which will include carrying out activities such as defueling, replenishing oil and otherliquids/gaseous substances, removing foreign objects (such as tools, luggage) and cleaning the aircraft interiorand exterior. They will be expected to obtain the correct equipment to use, as specified in the aircraftmaintenance manual and weighing procedures, and to check that the equipment is within current certificationrequirements and is in a safe and usable condition. In carrying out the levelling and weighing activities, they willbe expected to determine/locate the correct levelling points on the aircraft, to level the aircraft usingappropriate techniques, to weigh the aircraft, to determine the weigh point arms and to determine the centreof gravity for the aircraft.
4
Lifting and trestling/shoring aircraft for maintenance/repair operations (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to lift and where appropriate, trestle/shore commercial, military or lightaircraft, both fixed wing and rotary aircraft, for maintenance operations (such as routine maintenance, repair,refurbishment or recovery), in accordance with the aircraft maintenance manual or approved changedocumentation (service bulletin) requirements. They will be required to use correctly specified items of liftingand supporting equipment, which will include hand and/or power operated lifting and jacking equipment, andassociated lifting accessories. They must check that the lifting equipment is within current authorisation dates,is undamaged and within the permitted safe working load (SWL) or working load limit (WLL). They will beexpected to establish the weight of the aircraft to be lifted, and to attach the appropriate liftingequipment/slings to the designated lifting points on the aircraft, in order to achieve a safe and balanced lift.
5
Maintaining air conditioning systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance) (ATA 21)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft air conditioning systems, in accordance with the aircraft maintenancemanual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotarywinged aircraft, and covers the units and components which provide a means of pressurising, heating, cooling, moisture controlling,filtering and treating air used to ventilate the areas of the fuselage within the pressure zone, as applicable to the aircraft type. Themaintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of air conditioning system components. They will beexpected to use the approved procedure for correctly isolating the system before breaking into the system circuit. They will removethe required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completedsystem to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
6
Maintaining airborne auxiliary power systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft auxiliary power systems, in accordance with the aircraft maintenance manual,approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotary wingedaircraft, and covers the units and components of airborne auxiliary power units (APU) which are installed on the aircraft for the purposeof supplying a single type or combination of auxiliary electric, hydraulic, pneumatic or other power. It includes the power and drivesection, fuel, ignition and control systems, wiring, indicators, plumbing, valves and ducts up to the power unit. It does not includegenerators, alternators, hydraulic pumps or their connecting systems, which supply and deliver power to their respective aircraftsystems, unless directly associated with the APU. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range ofairborne auxiliary power system components. They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements, asappropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, changedocumentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
7
Maintaining auto flight systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance) (ATA 22)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft auto flight systems, in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenancemanual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotarywinged aircraft, and includes units and components which provide a means of automatically controlling the flight of the aircraft,including direction, heading, altitude and speed, as applicable to the aircraft type. The maintenance activities will include the removal,fitting and testing of a range of auto flight components. They will be required to select the correct tools and equipment to use, based onthe operations to be performed and the components to be removed or replaced. The aircraft components will include items such ascomputers, controllers, air data units, and detectors, gyros (rate and vertical); trim units, actuators, stick position cancellers and angle ofattack and stall warning components. They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. Theywill then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (servicebulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
8
Maintaining bleed air systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competentin being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft engine bleed air systems, in accordance with the approved aircraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixedwing and rotary winged aircraft, and covers the units and components which go together to conduct air to the extension shaftand torquemeter assembly. It includes compressor bleed systems used to control flow of air through the engine, cooling airsystems and heated air systems for engine anti-icing. It does not include aircraft anti-icing, engine starting systems, or exhaustsupplementary air systems, which are covered in other standards/ATA chapters. The maintenance activities will include theremoval, fitting and testing of a range of engine bleed air system components. They will remove the required components and fitapproved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraftmaintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
9
Maintaining cabin systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft cabin systems, in accordance with the aircraft maintenance manual, approvedchange documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It includes units and components which provide a means ofentertaining the passengers and providing communication within the aircraft. It also includes the means by which passengers and cabincrew can access communications equipment to exchange data and messages with other air or ground stations. It does not include thetransmitting/receiving system itself such as SATCOM, HF, VHF and UHF which are covered in other standards/ATA chapters.
10
Maintaining cargo and accessory compartments on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft cargo and accessory compartments, in accordance with the aircraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wingand rotary winged aircraft, and includes equipment mounted on the aircraft and/or contained in the cargo and accessorycompartments. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and, where appropriate, testing of a range of equipment.They will be required to select the correct tools and equipment to use, based on the operations to be performed and the equipment tobe removed or fitted. The aircraft equipment will include cargo/baggage handling equipment, cargo restraints, sound and heatinsulation, removable and fixed cabinets, fire suppressant equipment and other similar equipment. They will remove the requiredcomponents and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to check and adjust the equipment to meet theaircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
11
Maintaining communication systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance) (ATA 23)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft communication systems, in accordance with the approved aircraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wingand rotary winged aircraft, and includes units and components which provide a means of communicating from one part of the aircraftto another, between aircraft and aircraft to ground stations. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of arange of communication system components. They will be required to select the correct tools and equipment to use, based on theoperations to be performed and the components to be removed or replaced. The communication system will include units andcomponents associated with speech and satellite communication, data transmission, automatic calling, passenger address, interphone,audio integrating, static discharging, integrated automatic tuning, audio and video monitoring, as applicable to the aircraft type. Theywill remove the required components and to fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust thecompleted system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual or change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthinessrequirements.
12
Maintaining doors on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being ableto carry out maintenance activities on aircraft doors, in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenance manual, structural repair manual,approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, andincludes those removable units used for entrance or exit, and for enclosing other structure contained within the fuselage. The maintenanceactivities will include the removal, fitting and, where appropriate, testing of a range of doors/door equipment, and making repairs to primaryand secondary airframe/door structures, as appropriate to the aircraft type.
13
Maintaining electrical power systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance) (ATA 24)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft electrical power systems, in accordance with the approved aircraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wingand rotary winged aircraft, and includes units and components which generate, control and supply AC and/or DC electrical power forother systems, as applicable to the aircraft type. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range ofelectrical power system components. They will be required to select the correct tools and equipment to use, based on the operationsto be performed and the components to be removed or replaced. The aircraft components will include items such as control units,batteries, generators, alternators, regulators, invertors, transformers, rectifier units, contactors and relays, under- voltage phasesequence units, switches and circuit breakers. They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements, asappropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, changedocumentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
14
Maintaining engine controls on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they arecompetent in being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft engine control systems, in accordance with theapproved aircraft maintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.It includes units and components which govern operation of the engine, and includes units and components that areinterconnected for emergency shutdown. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range ofengine control components. They will be required to select the correct tools and equipment to use, based on the operationsto be performed and the components to be removed, fitted and tested. The aircraft engine control components will includeitems such as linkages, cables, levers, pulleys, switches and wiring. They will remove the required components and fitapproved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraftmaintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
15
Maintaining engine exhaust systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they arecompetent in being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft engine exhaust systems, in accordance with theapproved aircraft maintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.It covers both fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, and covers the portion of the system which directs the engine exhaustgases overboard. For turbine engines, it includes units external to the basic engine, such as thrust reverser and noisesuppressor. For reciprocating engines, it includes augmentation, stacks and clamps. It does not include exhaust driventurbines which are covered in other standards/ATA chapters. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting andtesting of a range of engine exhaust system components. They will remove the required components and fit approvedreplacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenancemanual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
16
Maintaining engine fuel and control systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being ableto carry out maintenance activities on aircraft engine fuel and control systems, in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenance manual,approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, andincludes both turbine and reciprocating engines. For turbine engines, it covers those units and components and associated mechanical systemsor electrical circuits which deliver or control fuel to the engine beyond the main fuel quick disconnect. This includes engine driven fuel pumpsand filter assembly, main and thrust augmention fuel controls, electronic temperature datum control, temperature datum valve, fuel manifold,fuel nozzles, fuel enrichment system, speed sensitivity switch, relay box assembly and solenoid drip valves. For reciprocating engines, it coversthose units and components which deliver metered fuel and air to the engine, and includes the carburettor master control from the inlet sideto the discharge nozzles, injection pumps, carburettor, injection nozzles and fuel primer. The air portion includes units and components fromthe scoop inlet to the vapour return and impeller chamber. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range ofengine fuel system components. They will be expected to use the approved procedure for correctly isolating the fuel supply and the systembefore breaking into the system circuit. They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They willthen need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) andairworthiness requirements.
17
Maintaining engine indicating systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they arecompetent in being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft engine indicating systems, in accordance with theapproved aircraft maintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.It covers both fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, and includes units, components and associated systems which indicateengine operation. The units and components will include indicators, transmitters, analyzers, phase detectors,instruments/gauges, amplifiers, generators, display units, transmitters, receivers and computers. The maintenance activitieswill include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of aircraft engine indicating system components. They will be expectedto use the approved procedure for correctly isolating the circuit/system, and to remove the required components and fitapproved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraftmaintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
18
Maintaining engine starting systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft engine starting systems, in accordance with the approved aircraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wingand rotary winged aircraft, and covers units and components used for starting the engine, including electrical, inertia air or other startersystems. It does not include ignition systems, which are covered in other standards/ATA chapters. The maintenance activities willinclude the removal, fitting and testing of a range of starter system components. They will be required to select the correct tools andequipment to use, based on the operations to be performed and the components to be removed or replaced. The aircraft startingsystem components will include items such as starters, actuators, valves, solenoids, clutch assembly, ring gear, electrical modules andcontrols and other associated wiring and switches. They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements, asappropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, changedocumentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
19
Maintaining engine water injection systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competentin being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft engine water injection systems, in accordance with the approvedaircraft maintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers bothfixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, and covers the units and components which provide, deliver and inject water or watermixtures into the induction system. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of enginewater injection system components, such as water tanks/bladder cells, interconnectors, pumps, valves, controls, pipes,transmitters and indicators. They will be expected to use the approved procedure for correctly isolating the system beforebreaking into the system circuit. They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate.They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation(service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
20
Maintaining equipment and furnishings on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance) (ATA 25)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft equipment and furnishings, in accordance with the approved aircraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wingand rotary winged aircraft, and includes those removable items of equipment and furnishings externally mounted on the aircraft orcontained in the flight, passenger, cargo and accessory compartments. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and,where appropriate, testing of a range of equipment and furnishings. They will be required to select the correct tools and equipment touse, based on the operations to be performed and the equipment to be removed or fitted. The aircraft equipment and furnishings willinclude galley and toilet equipment, flight crew seats, tables, food containers, wardrobes, curtains, wall coverings, carpets, overheadstorage compartments, movable partitions, mirrors and other similar equipment. They will remove the required components and fitapproved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenancemanual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
21
Maintaining fire protection systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance) (ATA 26)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competentin being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft fire protection systems, in accordance with the approved aircraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixedwing and rotary winged aircraft, and covers both fixed and portable units and components which detect and indicate fire orsmoke, and which store and distribute fire extinguishing agents to all protected areas of the aircraft. The maintenance activitieswill include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of fire protection system components. They will be expected to use theapproved procedure for correctly isolating the system or fitting extinguishing trip defeat mechanisms before testing/troubleshooting the protection system circuit. They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements, asappropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, changedocumentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
22
Maintaining flight control systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft flight control systems, in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenancemanual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It includes units and components whichmanually control the flight, attitude and characteristics of the aircraft. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting andtesting of a range of flight control components. They will be required to select the correct tools and equipment to use, based on theoperations to be performed and the components to be removed, fitted and tested. The aircraft components will include items such asailerons and tabs, horizontal stabilizer, elevator, rudder, flaps, spoilers/drag devices, gust locks and dampers, lift augmenting systemcomponents. They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to testand adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthinessrequirements.
23
Maintaining flight control systems on rotorcraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to Carry out maintenance activities on rotorcraft flight control systems, in accordance with the approved rotorcraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It includes units andcomponents which manually control the flight attitude and characteristics of the rotorcraft. The maintenance activities will includethe removal, fitting and testing of a range of rotorcraft flight control components. They will be required to select the correct toolsand equipment to use, based on the operations to be performed and the components to be removed, fitted and tested. Therotorcraft flight control components will include items such as control linkage and control cables for collective pitch, cyclic pitch,directional control, servo controls and corresponding systems. They will remove the required components and fit approvedreplacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the rotorcraft maintenancemanual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
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Maintaining fuel systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance) (ATA 28)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft fuel systems, in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenance manual,approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft,and covers the units and components which store and deliver fuel to the engine. It includes engine driven fuel pumps for reciprocatingengines, tanks (bladder), tanks (integral), tanks auxiliary, valves, boost pumps, fuel dump systems, fuel tank leak detection components,fuel draining, fuel tank capacitance units, float switches, float valves, temperature sensing, refuel diffuser systems, dip sticks, magneticlevel indicators, fuel tank baffling, flame arrester components and tank venting systems. The maintenance activities will include theremoval, fitting and testing of a range of fuel system components. They will be expected to use the approved procedure for correctlyisolating the system before breaking into the system circuit. They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements,as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, changedocumentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
25
Maintaining fuselage, nacelles and pylons on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft fuselage, nacelles and pylons, in accordance with the approved aircraftmaintenance manual, structural repair manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.It covers both fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, and includes structural units and associated components which make up thecompartments for equipment, passengers, crew and cargo/baggage, and structural units and associated components whichprovide a means of mounting and housing the power plant or rotor assembly. The maintenance activities will include the removal,fitting and, where appropriate, testing of a range of fuselage components. They will be required to select the correct tools andequipment to use, based on the operations to be performed and the components to be removed or fitted. The fuselagemaintenance activities will include removing the required components, fitting approved replacements, and making repairs toprimary and secondary airframe structures, as appropriate to the aircraft type.
26
Maintaining hydraulic systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance) (ATA 29)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft hydraulic systems, in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenancemanual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotarywinged aircraft, and covers the units and components which supply the hydraulic fluid under pressure (includes tanks, pumps,accumulators, valves, pipes) to a common point (manifold) for redistribution to other defined systems. The maintenance activities willinclude the removal, fitting and testing of a range of hydraulic components. They will be expected to use the approved procedure forcorrectly isolating and de-pressurising the system, breaking into the system circuit and catching/containing any spilled fluids. They willremove the required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completedsystem to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
27
Maintaining ice and rain protection systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance) (ATA 30)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft ice and rain protection systems, in accordance with the approved aircraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wingand rotary winged aircraft, and covers the units and components which provide a means of preventing or disposing of ice and rainon various parts of the aircraft. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of ice and rainprotection system components associated with airfoil surfaces, air intakes and cowls, pitot static, windows and doors, antennas andradomes, propellers and rotors, water supply and drain lines, and ice detection and indicating systems. They will be expected to usethe approved procedure for correctly isolating the system before breaking into the system circuit. They will remove the requiredcomponents and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meetthe aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
28
Maintaining ignition systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft ignition systems, in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenancemanual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotarywinged aircraft, and includes units and components which generate the electrical power, control and provide or distribute high and lowvoltage electrical current to ignite the fuel air mixture in the cylinders of reciprocating engines or in the combustion chambers or thrustaugmentation of turbine engines. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of ignition systemcomponents. They will be required to select the correct tools and equipment to use, based on the operations to be performed and thecomponents to be removed or replaced. The aircraft ignition components will include items such as induction vibrators, magnetos,distributors, exciters, booster coils, transformers, storage capacitors, spark plugs, igniters, ignition harness and other associated wiringand switches. They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to testand adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthinessrequirements.
29
Maintaining indicating and recording systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance) (ATA 31)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft indicating and recording systems, in accordance with the approved aircraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wingand rotary winged aircraft, and includes visual display units, instruments, instrument panels and control of those systems which givevisual or aural warning of conditions in unrelated systems. It also covers units which record, store or compute data from unrelatedsystems, and includes systems/units which integrate indicating instruments into a central display system and instruments not related toany specific system. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of aircraft indicating and recordingsystem components. They will be expected to use the approved procedure for correctly isolating the circuit/system. They will removethe required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed systemto meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
30
Maintaining landing gear on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance) (ATA 32)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft landing gear, in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenance manual,approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotary wingedaircraft, and covers the units and components which provide a means of supporting and steering the aircraft on the ground or water,and which make it possible to retract and store the landing gear in flight (including main gear and nose wheel, tail skid assemblies,brakes, wheels, floats, skids, skis, doors, shock struts, tyres, linkages and indicating and warning systems). The maintenance activities willinclude the removal, fitting and testing of a range of landing gear components. They will be expected to use the approved procedure forcorrectly isolating and, where appropriate, de-pressurising the system, before breaking into the system circuit. They will remove therequired components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system tomeet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
31
Maintaining lighting systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance) (ATA 33)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft lighting systems, in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenancemanual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotarywinged aircraft, and includes electrically powered units and components which provide for external and internal illumination, such aslanding lights, taxi lights, position lights, rotating lights, ice lights, master warning lights, passenger reading and cabin dome lights, asapplicable to the aircraft type. It does not include warning lights for individual systems or self-illuminating signs. The maintenanceactivities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of lighting system components. They will be required to select the correcttools and equipment to use, based on the operations to be performed and the components to be removed or replaced. The aircraftlighting system components will include items such as light fixtures and fittings, rotating beacons, switches and wiring. They will removethe required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed systemto meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
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Maintaining lubricating oil systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft lubricating oil systems, in accordance with the aircraft maintenancemanual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotarywinged aircraft, and covers the units and components external to the engine, which store and deliver lubricating oil to and from theengine. It includes units and components from the lubricating oil engine outlet to the inlet, including the inlet and outlet fittings,tanks, radiators, valves, and the auxiliary oil systems. The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of arange of lubricating oil system components. They will be expected to use the approved procedure for correctly isolating the systembefore breaking into the system circuit. They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate.They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation(service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
33
Maintaining navigation systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance) (ATA 34)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft navigation systems, in accordance with the aircraft maintenance manual,approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotary wingedaircraft, and includes units and components which provide aircraft navigational information, as applicable to the aircraft type. Themaintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of navigational components. They will be required to selectthe correct tools and equipment to use, based on the operations to be performed and the components to be removed or replaced. Theaircraft system components will include items such as air data computers, pitot/static, distance measuring equipment (DME), very highfrequency omnidirectional range (VOR), instrument landing (ILS), auto direction finder (ADF), global positioning (GPS), Doppler, longrange navigation (LORAN), homing, inertial navigation system (INS), compasses and other devices, as applicable to the aircraft type.They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust thecompleted system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
34
Maintaining oxygen systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competentin being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft oxygen systems, in accordance with the aircraft maintenancemanual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotarywinged aircraft, and covers the units and components which store, regulate and deliver oxygen to the passengers and/or crew,including bottles, relief valves, shut-off valves, outlets, regulators, masks and walk-around bottles. The maintenance activities willinclude the removal, fitting and testing of a range of oxygen components. They will be expected to use the approved procedurefor correctly isolating the system before breaking into the system circuit. They will remove the required components and fitapproved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to recharge the system, and test and adjust the completed systemto meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
35
Maintaining pneumatic systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they arecompetent in being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft pneumatic systems, in accordance with the aircraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers bothfixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, and covers the units and components which deliver large volumes of compressed airfrom a power source to connecting points for other systems, such as air conditioning, pressurization and de-icing. Themaintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of pneumatic components. They will beexpected to use the approved procedure for correctly isolating and de-pressurising the system before breaking into thesystem circuit. They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will thenneed to pressurise the system, and test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual,change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
36
Maintaining power plant on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they arecompetent in being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft power plant, in accordance with the approved aircraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers bothfixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, and covers the overall power package/engine dressing, inclusive of engine air intakes,engine mounts, cowling, scoops and cowl flaps. It does not cover engine strip down and maintenance activities, which arecovered in other standards/ATA chapters. The maintenance activities will include carrying out a complete engine change, andthe removal, fitting and testing of a range of power plant components. They will remove the required components and fitapproved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraftmaintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
37
Maintaining propeller/propulsor systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft propeller/propulsor systems, in accordance with the approved aircraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed andvariable pitch mechanical or electrical propellers, pumps, motors, governor, alternators, and those units and components external to orintegral with the engine that are used to control the propeller blade angle. It includes propeller spinner synchronizers. It also coverspropulsor duct assemblies, including aerodynamic fairing of mechanical components, stators and vectoring systems. The maintenanceactivities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of propeller/propulsor system components. They will remove therequired components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system tomeet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
38
Maintaining radar systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able tocarry out maintenance activities on aircraft radar systems, in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenance manual, approved changedocumentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, and includes units andcomponents associated with surveillance radar (including supplementary surveillance radar), weather radar, and obstacle warning systems (such asenhanced ground proximity warning systems - EGPWS), traffic collision and avoidance systems (TCAS), towed radar decoys, radar (radio) altimeter,tactical air navigation (TACAN), identification friend or foe (IFF), Doppler, and radar jamming devices, as applicable to the aircraft type. Themaintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of radar components. They will be required to select the correct toolsand equipment to use, based on the operations to be performed and the components to be removed or replaced. The aircraft radar componentswill include items such as scanners, aerials, transponders, transmitters, receiver units, microwave generators, processors, power supply units,waveguides, intermediate frequency units, indicator units, radar displays, coolant units and control units, and other devices, as applicable to theaircraft type.
39
Maintaining reciprocating engine turbo‐supercharging systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they arecompetent in being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft reciprocating engine turbo-supercharging systems,in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) andairworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, and includes power recovery turbineassemblies and turbo-supercharging units when external to the engine. The maintenance activities will include theremoval, fitting and testing of a range of engine turbo-supercharging system components. They will remove the requiredcomponents and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed systemto meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
40
Maintaining reciprocating engines on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competentin being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft reciprocating engines, both spark and compression ignition, inaccordance with the approved aircraft maintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) andairworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, and covers the general maintenancerequirements. It does not cover complete engine overhaul, for which other standards are available. The maintenance activitieswill include carrying out the removal, fitting and testing of a range of reciprocating engine components. They will remove therequired components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completedsystem to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
41
Maintaining rotor blade and tail pylon folding systems on rotorcraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on rotor blade and tail pylon folding systems, in accordance with the approved rotorcraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers the whole of thesystem for ensuring automatic or manual folding and spreading of the rotor blades and/or tail pylon, and includes the mechanical,hydraulic, electrical and indicating equipment and systems permanently fitted to the rotorcraft. The maintenance activities will includethe removal, fitting and testing of a range of rotor blade and tail pylon folding system components. They will remove the requiredcomponents and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet therotorcraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
42
Maintaining rotor drive systems on rotorcraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on rotorcraft main and/or tail drive systems, in accordance with the approvedrotorcraft maintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers themain and tail rotor drive, and includes all components transmitting power to the rotors, such as engine coupling components, driveshafts and bearings, drive supports, clutch and freewheel units, gearboxes and their components, accelerometers, vibrationmonitoring equipment and indicating systems which show operation or activation of the rotor systems. The maintenance activitieswill include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of main and/or tail rotor drive system components. They will remove therequired components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed systemto meet the rotorcraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
43
Maintaining rotor systems on rotorcraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competentin being able to carry out maintenance activities on rotorcraft main and/or tail rotors, in accordance with the approved rotorcraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers the mainand tail rotor head assembly, rotor blades and blade folding system, swashplate assemblies, and the rotor shaft units if not anintegral part of the gearbox. It also includes indicating systems which show operation or activation of the rotor systems. Themaintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of main and/or tail rotor system components. Theywill remove the required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust thecompleted system to meet the rotorcraft maintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthinessrequirements.
44
Maintaining stabilisers on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft stabilisers, in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenance manual,structural repair manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. The maintenanceactivities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of aircraft stabiliser components, and making repairs to primary andsecondary airframe/stabiliser structures, as appropriate to the aircraft type.
45
Maintaining turbine engines on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they arecompetent in being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft turbine engines, in accordance with the approvedaircraft maintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It coversboth fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, and covers the general maintenance requirements. It does not cover completeengine overhaul, for which other standards are available. The maintenance activities will include carrying out the removal,fitting and testing of a range of turbine engine components. They will remove the required components and fit approvedreplacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenancemanual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
46
Maintaining vacuum systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they arecompetent in being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft vacuum systems, in accordance with the aircraftmaintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers bothfixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, and covers the units and components used to generate, deliver and regulate negativeair pressure, including pumps, regulators and lines, through to and including the manifold. The maintenance activities willinclude the removal, fitting and testing of a range of vacuum components. They will be expected to use the approvedprocedure for correctly isolating and bringing the system to atmospheric pressure before breaking into the system circuit.They will remove the required components and fit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to pressurisethe system and test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenance manual, change documentation(service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
47
Maintaining water and waste systems on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they arecompetent in being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft water and waste systems, in accordance with theaircraft maintenance manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It coversboth fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, and covers the units and components which store and deliver for use, fresh waterand those fixed components which store and provide a means of removing water and waste. The maintenance activities willinclude the removal, fitting and testing of a range of water and waste system components, such as wash basins, toiletassemblies, water and waste tanks, valves and pipes. They will be expected to use the approved procedure for correctlyisolating the system before breaking into the system circuit. They will remove the required components and fit approvedreplacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraft maintenancemanual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
48
Maintaining windows on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competentin being able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft windows, in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenancemanual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. It covers both fixed wing and rotarywinged aircraft, and includes fuselage and crew compartment windows and windshields including windows installed in doors.The maintenance activities will include the removal, fitting and where appropriate testing of a range of windows. They will berequired to select the correct tools and equipment to use, based on the operations to be performed and the window equipmentto be removed or fitted. The aircraft windows include items such as the transparent material and frame of sliding and fixedwindows and windshields, frost shields, handles, latching mechanisms. They will remove the required window components andfit approved replacements, as appropriate. They will then need to test and adjust the completed system to meet the aircraftmaintenance manual, change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements.
49
Maintaining wings on aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent inbeing able to carry out maintenance activities on aircraft wings, in accordance with the approved aircraft maintenance manual,structural repair manual, approved change documentation (service bulletin) and airworthiness requirements. The maintenanceactivities will include the removal, fitting and testing of a range of aircraft wing components, and making repairs to primary andsecondary airframe/wing structures, as appropriate to the aircraft type.
50
Reinstating the work area on completion of activities (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Reinstating the work area on completion of activities (AviationMaintenance)
51
Towing, marshalling and parking aircraft (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to carry out aircraft handling operations on commercial, military or lightaircraft, both fixed wing and rotary, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to selectthe correct tools and equipment to use, based on the handling activities to be carried out, and to check thatthey are in a safe and serviceable condition. They will be required to assist in manoeuvring the aircraft to theappropriate location, and to prepare the aircraft for flight operations or post-flight recovery. The handlingactivities will involve assisting in aircraft towing, preparation for flight, starter crew, aircraft marshalling,recovery from flight, marshalling and parking.
52
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to make effective use of text, numeric and graphical information byinterpreting and using technical information extracted from engineering drawings, technical manuals,reference tables, specifications and charts, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required toextract the necessary information from the various drawings and related documents in order to establish andcarry out the maintenance requirements and to make valid decisions about the quality and accuracy of theequipment being maintained.
53
Working efficiently and effectively in advanced manufacturing and engineering (Aviation Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to work efficiently and effectively in the workplace, in accordance withapproved procedures and practices. Prior to undertaking the manufacturing/engineering activity, they will berequired to carry out all necessary preparations within the scope of their responsibility. This may includepreparing the work area and ensuring that it is in a safe condition to carry out the intended activities, ensuringthey have the appropriate job specifications and instructions and that any tools, equipment, materials andother resources required are available and in a safe and usable condition.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0372/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016