| Module Title: | Aircraft Systems |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
This module will be taught by Lectures, Tutorials, Class/Group Discussions and Practical Tasks on aircraft/engines using maintenance data, manuals and documents. Concepts will be demonstrated using model/actual aircraft/engines. |
| Module Aim: |
The student will understand various aircraft systems and correctly apply appropriate maintenance procedures to develop essential analytical, troubleshooting and practical skills whilst working on aircraft/engine systems. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Identify and explain the correct operation of a wide range of aircraft systems |
| LO2 |
Demonstrate correct standard practices/procedures on (and safe operation of) aircraft systems |
| LO3 |
Analyse and troubleshoot common problems/faults on/with aircraft systems |
| LO4 |
Explain the interrelationships between different aircraft systems and the effect/impact on each other |
| LO5 |
Develop their own personal group/teamworking technical/ethical & practical skills in the aviation workshop/hangar/lab environment |
| 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 |
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Hydraulic Power (ATA 29)
System lay-out; Fluid Types; Components; Normal/Emergency Power Generation - Electrical/Mechanical/Pneumatic; Pressure/Flow Control; Power Distribution; Indication/Warning; Interface with Other Systems
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Landing Gear (ATA 32)
Design/Types/Construction, Shock Absorption; Normal/Emergency Extension/Retraction Systems; Indication/Warning; Wheels, Brakes, Antiskid & Autobraking. Tyres; Nose/Body Steering; A/G Sense
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Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36)
System lay-out; Sources - Engine/APU, Compressors, Air Bottle, Ground Supply; Pressure/Flow Control; Distribution; Indication/Warning;
Interface with Other Systems
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Air Supply, Conditioning & Pressurisation (ATA 21)
Air Supply - Source, Engine Bleed, APU & Ground. Air Conditioning - Air Cycle & Vapour Cycle Machines; Distribution/Flow/Temperature & Humidity Control; Heating. Pressurisation - Control/Indication; Cabin Pressure Controllers; Safety/Protection/Warning Devices
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Oxygen (ATA 35)
System lay-out - Cockpit/Cabin; Storage, Charging & Distribution; Supply Regulation; Indication/Warning
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Fuel Systems (ATA 28)
System lay-out; Storage/Supply/Dump/Jettison/Vent/Draining/Cross-feed & Transfer Sub-systems; Indication/Warning; Re/Defuelling; C of G Control systems
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Ice & Rain Protection (ATA 30)
Ice formation/Classification/Detection; Anti/De-Icing - Electrical, Hot Air, Pneumatic & Chemical; Probe/Drain Heating. Rain Repellant/Wiper Systems
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Fire Protection (ATA 26)
Fire/Smoke, Detection/Warning/Extinguishing systems; Testing, Portable Fire Extinguishers
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Water & Waste (ATA 38)
System lay-out, Supply/Distribution/Servicing & Draining; Toilet System lay-out, Flushing & Servicing; Corrosion
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Equipment & Furnishings (ATA 25)
Emergency Equipment Requirements; Seats/Harnesses & Belts; Cabin/Equipment lay-out; Cabin Furnishing/Installation; Cabin Entertainment Equipment; Galley Installation; Cargo Handling/Retention Equipment; Airstairs
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Integrated Modular Avionics (ATA 42)
Core System/Network Component Function; Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) including - Bleed Management, Air Pressure/Temperature & Air/Cockpit/Avionics Ventilation Control, Air Traffic/Avionics Comms, Electrical Load Management, Circuit Breaker Monitoring, Electrical System (BITE), Fuel Management, Braking/Steering Control Temperature Monitoring, Landing Gear Extension/Retraction, Tyre/Oleo Pressure Indication, etc.
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Cabin (ATA 44) & Information (ATA 46) Systems
Passenger Entertainment & Cabin Intercommunication Data Systems; Cabin Network Service; Data exchange between LRUs, typically operated via Flight Attendant Panels including - Data/Radio Comms & In-Flight Entertainment/Cabin Core/External Comms/Cabin Mass Memory/Cabin Monitoring/Miscellaneous Cabin Systems; Storage, Updating & Retrieval of Digital Information. Electronic Library Mass Storage Control including - Air Traffic/Information Management/Network Server/Aircraft General/Flight Deck/Maintenance/Passenger Cabin/Miscellaneous Information Systems
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 30.00% |
| Project | 40.00% |
| Practical | 30.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| 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 |
30.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
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| 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 |
2,4,5 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| Practical |
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| 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 |
1,2,3,4,5 |
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 |
5.00 |
| Practicals |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
| Independent Learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
9.47 |
| Total Hours |
250.00 |
Module Delivered In
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