Code: mk3aircr04hx17-en
ECTS Credit Points: 4
Evaluation: exam
Year, Semester: 1st year, 2nd semester
Its prerequisite(s): Engineering Physics, Basics of Aviation I
Further courses are built on it: Yes/No
Number of teaching hours/week (lecture + practice): 2+2
Topics:
The course teaches the basic knowledge of Aircraft technology in order to gain the prerequisite knowledge for Aircraft General Knowledge, Airframe/Systems/Powerplant I and II subjects.
The course covers the following main areas and give basic information on:
System design, loads, stresses and maintenance, airframe, hydraulics, landing gear, wheels, tyres and brakes, flight controls, pneumatics: pressurisation and air conditioning, anti and de-icing systems, fuel system, protection and detection systems, oxygen systems.
By conducting the course the student will have the basic prerequisite knowledge in order to be able to commence Aircraft General Knowledge, Airframe/Systems/Powerplant I and II subjects described by the EU legislation (AMC1 FCL.310; FCL.515 (b); FCL.615 (b) and will understand the basic technological background, structures, simple solutions used in airframes, systems and powerplants in aviation.
Learning Objectives (LOs) published by the European Comission are used when developing the Part-FCL theoretical knowledge elements of the course.
The course is aimed to contribute to the achievement of safe flight during their proposed pilot career. It is crucial that a pilot could be able to recognize the hazard and apply for the well-known procedures in this matter during a flight.
Literature:
Compulsory:
- Cae Oxford Aviation Academy (UK), Airframes and Systems, 2015, Isbn szám: 978 1 90620 265 1
- Cae Oxford Aviation Academy (UK), Electrics and electronics, 2015, Isbn szám: 978 1 90620 266 8
- Cae Oxford Aviation Academy (UK),Powerplant,2015, Isbn szám: 978 1 90620 267 5
| 1st week | 8th week |
|---|---|
| Registration week | 1st drawing week |
| 2nd week | 9th week |
| Lecture: Systems, loads, stress, maintenance, Structure Practice: Lab demonstration, Loads and stresses | Lecture: Piston engines: general, Fuel, Carburetor and injector systems, Air conditioning Practice: Site visit, aircraft demonstration |
| 3rd week | 10th week |
| Lecture: Wings, empennage, control surfaces, Fuselage, doors, floor, windshield, windows, Control surface types Practice: Site visit, aircraft demonstration | Lecture: Lubrication, Ignition, Mixture Practice: Lab demonstration |
| 4th week | 11th week |
| Lecture: Hydraulic, Hydraulic systems, Nose wheel steering: structure and operation Practice: Lab demonstration, hydraulic fluids | Lecture: Propellers Practice: Performance examples |
| 5th week | 12th week |
| Lecture: Brakes, Wheels and tyres Practice: Lab demonstration, simplified systems | Lecture: Gas turbine engines: general, Fuel (jet), Engine components, Further components and systems Practice: Site visit, aircraft demonstration |
| 6th week | 13th week |
| Lecture: Controls, Secondary controls, De-ice systems, Fuel systems Practice: Site visit, aircraft demonstration | Lecture: Performance aspects Practice: Performance examples |
| 7th week | 14th week |
| Lecture: Electric systems basics, Battery, Static electricity: general, Electric parts, Distribution Practice: Lab demonstration and examples | Lecture: Detection and protection systems, Other systems Practice: Operations presentation |
| 15th week | |
| 2nd drawing week |
Requirements
A, for a signature:
Attendance at lectures is recommended, but not compulsory.
Participation at practice classes is compulsory. A student must attend the practice classes and may not miss more than three times during the semester. In case a student does so, the subject will not be signed and the student must repeat the course. A student can’t make up any practice with another group. Attendance at practice classes will be recorded by the practice leader. Being late is equivalent with an absence. In case of further absences, a medical certificate needs to be presented. Missed practice classes should be made up for at a later date, to be discussed with the tutor.
B, for grade:
The course ends in an examination.