Module Title:Aircraft General Knowledge
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be delivered by an EASA approved training organisation.
Module Aim: To give students a general understanding of the aircraft’s airframe, systems and instruments.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Describe the different types of airframe construction
LO2 Describe the operating principles of the aircraft’s propulsion systems.
LO3 Describe the operating principles for on-board aircraft systems.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
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
Airframe
n/a
Hydraulics
n/a
Landing gear, wheels, tyres and brakes.
n/a
Flight Controls
n/a
Pneumatics: Pressurisation and Air Conditioning
n/a
Anti and De-Icing Systems
n/a
Fuel Systems
n/a
Electrics
n/a
Piston Engines
n/a
Turbine Engines
n/a
Protection and Detection Systems.
n/a
Oxygen Systems
n/a
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Formal Examination100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam No Description 1,2,3 100.00 End-of-Semester

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

 

Module Workload

 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EEPLT_D Bachelor of Science in Pilot Studies 6 Mandatory