Course Title: Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: AERO5820C
Course Title: Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6114 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kah Kheong Soo
Contact no. 9925419
e-mail:- kah.soo@rmit.edu.au
Meeting by appointment on Wednesday & Friday afternoon.
Nominal Hours: 120
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
MEA101B Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA107B Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA109B Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
Course Description
This unit is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the basics of aircraft power plant selection and propulsion.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEA342A Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics |
Element: |
1. Research and evaluate the types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant and their relative advantages and disadvantages |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. The types of aeroplane and rotary wing aircraft power plant are identified and compared in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages. |
Element: |
2. Apply basic power plant and propulsion system selection processes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Given required aeroplane use and performance characteristics determine an appropriate type of power plant. |
Learning Outcomes
NA
Details of Learning Activities
Students will participate a variety of learning methods, such as lectures, class discussions, tutorials, projects, and assessment task.
Teaching Schedule
Please Note:-
While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly teaching & assessment order is subject to change depending on class needs & availability of resources.
Refer to MyRMIT for unit schedule.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Aviation Technician Integrated Training Program ’Powerplant Section’ EA ITP-P
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics ‘Powerplant Handbook’ EA-AC65-12A Federal Aviation Administration Publications, Washington DC, USA
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices: Aircraft Inspection Repair and Alterations, EA-AC43-13 1A & 2A. Federal Aviation Administration Publications, Washington DS, USA
Delp, F. Aircraft Ignition and Electrical Systems EA IGS International Aviation Publishing Inc, Casper, Wyoming, USA
Kroes, Wild, Bent & McKinley Aircrafts Powerplants
Delp, F. Aircraft Propellers and Controls, EA-APC International Aviation Publishing Inc., Casper, Wyoming, USA
Hurt, HH Jr. Aerodynamics For Naval Aviators, NAVWEPS 00-80T-80
Otis, Charles. Aircraft Gas Turbine Power Plants, EA-TEP-2 International Aviation Publishing Inc., Casper, Wyoming, USA. ISBN 0-89100-255-3-1AP
Rolls Royce. The Jet Engine, EDC Printing Services
Inwin, E. Treager. Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology, McGraw Hill Publishing
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.
Assessment Tasks
Task 1 - Assignment. (Written report) - Due session 20
Task 2 - Assignment. (On Line) - On complection of each topic.
Marks:-
Task 1 = 70%
Task 2 = 30%
Total = 100%
All assessment task need to be succesfully completed to demonstrate competence.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment | Element | Performance Criteria |
Task 1 | 1 2 |
1.1 to 1.4 2.1 to 2.3 |
Task 2 | 1 2 |
1.1 to 1.4 2.1 to 2.3 |
Other Information
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maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
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Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and
support to complete your studies.
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Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and
lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within
no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special
Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days
after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
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Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
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Other Information:
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