Module Title: | Aviation Legislation |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Delivered In |
No Programmes
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Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
This module will be taught by Lectures and Tutorials by using standard aircraft manuals, approved aviation materials and up-to-date 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 regulatory framework of (Inter)national authorities and the relationships between them |
LO2 |
Understand the requirements for the design/production and certification of aircraft, parts and appliances |
LO3 |
Understand the requirements of Part-66, 145 and Part-M and their application to the continued airworthiness/maintenance of aircraft |
LO4 |
Understand the requirements of Part-66, 145 and 147 and their application to certifying staff |
LO5 |
Describe the documentation required for continued aircraft operation and certification under EU-OPS & Part-M, Subpart G |
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 |
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; Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its implementing rules Regulations (EC) No 748/2012 and (EC) No 1321/2014
Relationship between EU-OPS, PArt-21, Part-145, Part-66, Part-147 and Part-M and Regulation (EU) No 965/2012
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Certifying Staff - Maintenance
Detailed understanding of Part-66.
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Approved Maintenance Organisations
Detailed understanding of Part-145 and part-M Subpart F
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Air Operations
General understanding of Regulation (EU) No 965/2012
Air Operators Certificates; Operators Responsibilities, in particular regarding continuing airworthiness and maintenance; Aircraft Maintenance Programme;
MEL//CDL Documents to be Carried; Aircraft Placarding (Markings);
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Certification of aircraft, parts and appliances
General understanding of Part-21 and EASA certification specifications CS-23, 25, 27, 29.
Documents. Certificate of Airworthiness; restricted certificates of airworthiness and permit to fly Certificate of Registration; Noise Certificate; Weight Schedule; Radio Station License and Approval
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Continuing Airworthiness
Detailed understanding of Part-21 provisions related to continuing airworthiness
Detailed understanding of Part-M
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Applicable National and International Requirements for (if not superseded by EU requirements)
Maintenance Programmes, Maintenance checks and inspections; Master Minimum Equipment Lists, Minimum Equipment List, Dispatch Deviation Lists; Airworthiness Directives; Service Bulletins, manufacturers service information; Modifications and repairs; Maintenance documentation: maintenance manuals, structural repair manual, illustrated parts catalogue, etc.;
Continuing airworthiness; Test flights; ETOPS, maintenance and dispatch requirements; All Weather Operations, Category 2/3 operations and minimum equipment requirements.
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 30.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Short Answer Questions |
Each student will take Sketch/Drawing/Short Answer-format Continuous Assessment exams, administered during term time for which a maximum of 30% will be awarded |
1,2,3,4,5 |
30.00 |
n/a |
End of Module Formal Examination |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Formal Exam |
Each student will sit a formal written examination at the end of the module for which a maximum of 70% will be awarded. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
70.00 |
End-of-Semester |
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 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
Tutorial |
Every Week |
0.50 |
Total Hours |
2.50 |
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