| Module Title: | Aviation Legislation |
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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 the analysis of a range of maintenance data, manuals and up-to-date aviation legislation documents. |
| Module Aim: |
The student will understand specific aircraft legislation documentation and how they affect and control all aspects of aircraft operations and maintenance engineering. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Explain the relationships between the various (inter)national Aviation Regulatory Frameworks |
| LO2 |
Discuss the legal requirements affecting the design/production and certification of aircraft, parts and appliances, with particular focus on European Implementing Rules (Part-21) |
| LO3 |
Conceptualise and apply the main legislative requirements behind the continued airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft, with particular focus on European Implementing Rules (Part-66, Part-145 & Part-M) |
| LO4 |
Apply the main legislative requirements affecting staff involved in the certification of aircraft maintenance, with particular focus on European Implementing Rules (Part-66, Part-145, Part-M & Part-147) |
| LO5 |
Analyse the rationale behind the legal documentation required for aircraft operations & certification under EU-OPS, Part-M, Subpart G, & Part CAMO |
| 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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General/Regulatory Framework
Role of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO); Role of the European Commission; Role of EASA; Role of the Member States and National Aviation Authorities; Current European Implementing Rules and Regulations; Relationship between EU-OPS, Part-21, Part-145, Part-66, Part-147 and Part-M.
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Initial/Continuing Certification of Aircraft, Parts & Appliances
General understanding of Part-21/Certification Specifications (CS-23, 25, 27, 29); (Restricted) Certificate of Airworthiness; Permit to Fly; Certificate of Registration; Noise Certificate; Weight Schedule; Radio Station License/Approval; Detailed understanding of Part-21 provisions related to Continuing Airworthiness
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Maintenance - Certifying Staff & Approved Maintenance Organisations
Detailed understanding of Part-M, Part-66, Part-145 & Part-M Subpart F related to Maintenance
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Air Operations/International Requirements
Air Operators Certificates; Operators Responsibilities, in particular regarding Continuing Airworthiness and Maintenance; AMP, Maintenance Checks/Inspections; MMEL/MEL; DDL; CDL; AD/SB; OEM Service Information; Modifications/Repairs; Documentation - MM, SRM, IPC, etc.; Continuing Airworthiness; Test flights; ETOPS, Maintenance/Dispatch requirements; All Weather Operations and Minimum Equipment Requirements; Documents to be Carried; Aircraft Placarding (Markings)
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
| Project | 50.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Written Report |
Each student will complete a range of tutorials during term time for which a maximum of 50% will be awarded |
1,2,3,4,5 |
50.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Each student will complete a range of Research Activities culminating in a Written Portfolio, during term time, for which a maximum of 50% will be awarded |
1,2,3,4,5 |
50.00 |
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 |
4.00 |
| Independent Learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
| Total Hours |
125.00 |
Module Delivered In
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