Aeronautical Engineering

sub-field: Aeronautical Engineering

purpose: This knowledge based unit standard is one of a series intended for people certifying the release to service of aircraft or aeronautical components following maintenance or repair. People credited with this unit standard are able to certify the maintenance of pressurised aeroplanes by applying knowledge of: high-speed aerodynamics, aeroplane design, aeroplane construction, flight control systems, hydraulic systems, landing gear systems, pneumatic systems, air conditioning systems, pressurisation systems, oxygen systems, ice and rain protection systems, fuel systems, fire protection systems, aircraft reliability principles and structural maintenance programmes to the certification of aeronautical maintenance. This will be evidenced by meeting the requirements of the CAA Aircraft Maintenance Licence Subject 005 – Aeroplanes Two Examination.

entry information: Open.

accreditation option: Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.

moderation option: A centrally established and directed national moderation system has been set up by the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation.

special notes: 1 The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) Aircraft Maintenance Licence, Subject 005 – Aeroplanes Two Examination is the national standard, and is linked to international standards.

2 This unit standard is aligned with the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Advisory Circular AC 66-2.1A, Basic Examination Syllabus, Subject 005, Aeroplanes Two. This is available on the CAA website at www.caa.govt.nz.

3 Applied knowledge –

Will be in the context of aeronautical maintenance as defined by Civil Aviation Rules Part 1 as follows: ‘in relation to an aircraft or aircraft component, all work and inspections performed to ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft or component and all modifications’;

will include making judgements regarding the scope, processes, and quality of maintenance for release to service certification; and

will be in accordance with industry texts as defined by the candidate’s workplace or enterprise.

4 Industry texts include but are not limited to –

Published aeronautical training manuals or text books;

enterprise exposition;

manufacturer publications;

government and local body legislation;

airworthiness or regulatory authority requirements.

Elements and Performance Criteria

element 1

Apply knowledge of high-speed aerodynamics to the certification of aeronautical maintenance.

performance criteria

1.1 Knowledge of high-speed flight is applied in accordance with industry texts.

1.2 Knowledge of high-speed flight design features is applied in accordance with industry texts.

1.3 Knowledge of aircraft control in high-speed flight is applied in accordance with industry texts.

element 2

Apply knowledge of pressurised aeroplane design and construction to the certification of aeronautical maintenance.

performance criteria

2.1 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane design principles is applied in accordance with industry texts.

2.2 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane construction principles is applied in accordance with industry texts.

2.3 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane structure maintenance is applied in accordance with industry texts.

2.4 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane structure inspection and certification is applied in accordance with industry texts.

element 3

Apply knowledge of pressurised aeroplane flight control systems to the certification of aeronautical maintenance.

performance criteria

3.1 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane flight control systems and components is applied in accordance with industry texts.

3.2 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane flight control system and component maintenance is applied in accordance with industry texts.

3.3 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane flight control system and component inspection and certification is applied in accordance with industry texts.

element 4

Apply knowledge of pressurised aeroplane hydraulic systems to the certification of aeronautical maintenance.

performance criteria

4.1 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane hydraulic systems and components is applied in accordance with industry texts.

4.2 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane hydraulic system and component maintenance is applied in accordance with industry texts.

4.3 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane hydraulic system and component inspection and certification is applied in accordance with industry texts.

element 5

Apply knowledge of pressurised aeroplane landing gear systems to the certification of aeronautical maintenance.

performance criteria

5.1 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane landing gear systems and components is applied in accordance with industry texts.

5.2 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane landing gear system and component maintenance is applied in accordance with industry texts.

5.3 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane landing gear system and component inspection and certification is applied in accordance with industry texts.

element 6

Apply knowledge of pressurised aeroplane pneumatic systems to the certification of aeronautical maintenance.

performance criteria

6.1 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane pneumatic systems and components is applied in accordance with industry texts.

6.2 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane pneumatic system and component maintenance is applied in accordance with industry texts.

6.3 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane pneumatic system and component inspection and certification is applied in accordance with industry texts.

element 7

Apply knowledge of pressurised aeroplane air conditioning and pressurisation systems to the certification of aeronautical maintenance.

performance criteria

7.1 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane air conditioning and pressurisation systems and components is applied in accordance with industry texts.

7.2 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane air conditioning and pressurisation system and component maintenance is applied in accordance with industry texts.

7.3 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane air conditioning and pressurisation system and component inspection and certification is applied in accordance with industry texts.

element 8

Apply knowledge of pressurised aeroplane oxygen systems to the certification of aeronautical maintenance.

performance criteria

8.1 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane oxygen systems is applied in accordance with industry texts.

8.2 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane oxygen system maintenance is applied in accordance with industry texts.

8.3 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane oxygen system inspection and certification is applied in accordance with industry texts.

element 9

Apply knowledge of pressurised aeroplane ice and rain protection systems to the certification of aeronautical maintenance.

performance criteria

9.1 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane ice and rain protection systems is applied in accordance with industry texts.

9.2 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane ice and rain protection system maintenance is applied in accordance with industry texts.

9.3 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane ice and rain protection system inspection and certification is applied in accordance with industry texts.

element 10

Apply knowledge of pressurised aeroplane fuel systems to the certification of aeronautical maintenance.

performance criteria

10.1 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane fuel systems is applied in accordance with industry texts.

10.2 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane fuel system maintenance is applied in accordance with industry texts.

10.3 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane fuel system inspection and certification is applied in accordance with industry texts.

element 11

Apply knowledge of pressurised aeroplane fire protection systems to the certification of aeronautical maintenance.

performance criteria

11.1 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane fire protection systems is applied in accordance with industry texts.

11.2 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane fire protection system maintenance is applied in accordance with industry texts.

11.3 Knowledge of pressurised aeroplane fire protection system inspection and certification is applied in accordance with industry texts.

element 12

Apply knowledge of aircraft reliability and structural maintenance principles to the certification of aeronautical maintenance.

performance criteria

12.1 Knowledge of aircraft failure and reliability principles is applied in accordance with industry texts.

12.2 Knowledge of aircraft maintenance programmes and quality processes is applied in accordance with industry texts.

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Please Note

Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated inter-institutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.

Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.

Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.

Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.