Module Title: | Aircraft Structures |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
This module will be taught by Lectures, Tutorials & Practical Tasks and by using Model & Actual Aircraft and Sample Questions. |
Module Aim: |
The student will understand standard airframe components, structures and standard practices so they develop basic analytical, troubleshooting and practical skills essential to an aircraft technician. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Explain the general design concepts of an aircraft structure |
LO2 |
Compare and contrast the various methods of aircraft construction |
LO3 |
Identify and compare the various types of air/rotorcraft fuselage, wing and structural designs |
LO4 |
Categorise primary, secondary and tertiary flight control construction methods |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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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
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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 Structures - General Concepts
Airworthiness requirements for structural strength;
Structural classification, primary, secondary and tertiary;
Fail safe, safe life, damage tolerance concepts;
Zonal and station identification systems;
Stress, strain, bending, compression, shear, torsion, tension, hoop stress, fatigue;
Drains and ventilation provisions;
System installation provisions;
Lightning strike protection provision.
Aircraft bonding
Construction methods of: stressed skin fuselage, formers, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, frames, doublers, struts, ties, beams, floor structures, reinforcement, methods of skinning, anti-corrosive protection, wing, empennage and engine attachments;
Structure assembly techniques: riveting, bolting, bonding;
Methods of surface protection, such as chromating, anodising, painting;
Surface cleaning;
Airframe symmetry: methods of alignment and symmetry checks
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Airframe Structures - Aeroplanes
Fuselage (ATA 52/53/56):
Construction and pressurisation sealing;
Wing, stabiliser, pylon and undercarriage attachments;
Seat installation and cargo loading system;
Doors and emergency exits: construction, mechanisms,
operation and safety devices;
Windows and windscreen construction and mechanisms
Wings (ATA 57)
Construction;
Fuel storage;
Landing gear, pylon, control surface and high lift/drag attachments
Stabilisers (ATA 55)
Construction;
Control surface attachment
Flight Control Surfaces (ATA 55/57)
Construction and attachment;
Balancing - mass and aerodynamic
Nacelles/Pylons (ATA 54)
Nacelles/Pylons:
- Construction;
- Firewalls;
- Engine mounts
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Flight Controls (ATA 27)
Primary controls: aileron, elevator, rudder, spoiler;
Trim control;
Active load control;
High lift devices;
Lift dump, speed brakes;
System operation: manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical,
Fly-by-wire;
Artificial feel, Yaw damper, Mach trim, rudder limiter, gust locks systems;
Balancing and rigging;
Stall protection/warning system
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 30.00% |
Project | 40.00% |
Practical | 30.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Written Report |
Each student will accurately record and collate evidence of their practical tasks/activities into a Training Logbook, during term time for which a maximum of 30% will be awarded |
1,2,3,4 |
30.00 |
n/a |
Project |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Project |
Each student will record and collate a range of their own personal experiences into a Journal/Reflective Learning Portfolio, during term time for which a maximum of 40% will be awarded |
1,2,3,4 |
40.00 |
n/a |
Practical |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Each student will successfully complete a range of Practical Labs/Engineering Tasks on aircraft/engines during term time for which a maximum of 30% will be awarded |
1,2,3,4 |
30.00 |
n/a |
No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
Practicals |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
Independent Learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
4.33 |
Total Hours |
125.00 |
Module Delivered In
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