Module Title:Aircraft Weight and Balance
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be taught by class lectures, practical scenarios, class discussions and self-directed learning
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to provide the students with an understanding and awareness of the various factors governing the safe operational centre of gravity (C/G) and weight of the aircraft
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Identify the Centre of Gravity of the aircraft using mathematical formulae
LO2 Calculate the Zero-Fuel, Take-off and Landing weights
LO3 Discuss the effects of weight on an aircraft’s performance at Take-Off, En-route and Landing
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of producing a load plan for a given aircraft and flight
LO5 Demonstrate an understanding of the various terminologies and sections associated with the manual load and trimsheet
LO6 Produce a manual load and trimsheet using variable load information to ensure that the aircraft is within the safe operational limitations of the aircraft
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
7583 MATH H1S01 Maths Principles for Flight Dispatchers
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Establishing the aircrafts weight and centre of gravity
Establishing the aircrafts weight and centre of gravity using mathematical formulas Establishing the Basic Weight of the aircraft; Use mathematical formulas to determine the centre of gravity, actual zero fuel weight for a given flight; Use formulae for changing, adding or subtracting loads on the aircraft Compartment and pallet loading restrictions using simple formulas
Effects of weight on the aircraft
The Four Forces that effect the aircraft; The effects of weight on the performance of aircraft particularly overweight and its consequence; The relationship between the combined weight of the aircraft and the aircrafts performance
Compartments structural limitations in relation to aircraft loading
Definition; impact due to limits
Rules and regulations of Aircraft Weight and Balance
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 8, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Sub part J, Statuary Instrument 61 of 2006 Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) Operations Order and Statuary Instrument 324 of 1996 Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) Airworthiness of Aircraft
Compiling the Manual Load and Trimsheet
Terminologies; Compiling a load plan for a given aircraft with a variable load; Completing a manual load and trim sheet; Calculating the Traffic Load Weight, Actual Zero Fuel Weight, Actual Take-off Weight and Actual Landing Weight and establishing the safe operating Centre of Gravity based on the loads.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Short Answer Questions Calculations 1,2,3 40.00 Sem 1 End
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Learning Outcomes Assessed - All 1,2,3,4,5,6 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Per Semester 0.96
Independent Learning Time Per Semester 4.04
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BSFOP_D Bachelor of Science in Flight Operations 2 Mandatory