Module Title:Instrumentation
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
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 sensors and instruments used on an aircraft.
LO2 Describe the operating principles of the aircraft’s pitot static systems.
LO3 Describe the operating principles for auto-pilot and navigational instruments.
LO4 Describe the operating principles for flight management instruments
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
Sensors and Instruments
n/a
Measurement of Air Data parameters.
n/a
Magnetism: Direct reading compass and Flux Valve.
n/a
Gyroscopic instruments.
n/a
Inertial Navigation and Reference Systems.
n/a
Aeroplane automatic flight control systems.
n/a
Trims, Yaw Damper and Flight Envelope Protection.
n/a
Autothrottle: Automatic Thrust Control System.
n/a
Communications Systems.
n/a
FMS
n/a
Alerting Systems and Proximity Systems.
n/a
Integrated Instruments: Electronic Displays
n/a
Maintenance, Monitoring and Recording systems.
n/a
Digital Circuits and Computers.
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 n/a 1,2,3,4 100.00 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