Course Title: Lay out and set up aircraft systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: AERO5815C

Course Title: Lay out and set up aircraft systems

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6131 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

James Ong
Phone: 9925 8035
Email: james.ong@rmit.edu.au
 

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 basic design and schematic layout of aircraft systems,
including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel systems. A basic hydraulic system is set up and operated.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEA340A Lay out and set up aircraft systems

Element:

1. Select and lay out schematically aircraft mechanical systems

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Mechanical system applications in aircraft design and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified.
1.2. Components of mechanical systems are identified.
1.3. A mechanical system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled.
1.4. Mechanical system maintenance requirements are identified.                               

 

Element:

2. Select and lay out schematically aircraft hydraulic systems

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Hydraulic system applications in aircraft design, their operation and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified.
2.2. Aircraft hydraulic fluids, their characteristics and handling precautions are identified.
2.3. Components of hydraulic systems are identified and their operation is described in general terms.
2.4. A hydraulic system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled.
2.5. Hydraulic system maintenance requirements are identified.

Element:

3. Select and lay out schematically aircraft pneumatic systems

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Pneumatic system applications in aircraft design, their operation and their relative advantages and disadvantages compared to other system types are identified.
3.2. Components of pneumatic systems are identified and their operation is described in general terms.
3.3. A pneumatic system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled.
3.4. Pneumatic system maintenance requirements are identified.

Element:

4. Select and lay out schematically aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Typical fuel storage and distribution systems used in aircraft design are identified.
4.2. Components of fuel storage and distribution systems are identified and their operation is described.
4.3. A fuel storage and distribution system is selected for an application, the schematic layout is sketched and all components are labelled.
4.4. Types of aircraft fuel, their characteristics and handling precautions are identified.
4.5. Fuel storage and distribution system maintenance requirements are identified.

Element:

5. Set up and operate a simple hydraulic system

Performance Criteria:

5.1. The hydraulic system is sketched and all components are labelled.
5.2. Required components are obtained.
5.3. The system is assembled and operated.


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

The course will be using a number of means such as lectures, reading tasks and assignments to achieve these objectives.

  • Lecture
  • Readings

 

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering.
EA1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
EA1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
EA1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency MEA340A in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for the competency is detailed below:

Week Topics Delivered Elements/Performance Criteria
1

Introduction to the course

Aircraft control systems (part I - Various systems and their relative advantages and disadvantages)

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
2 & 3 Aircraft hydraulic systems (part I - basic principles and aircraft applications) 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
4 & 5

Aircraft hydraulic systems (part II - hydraulic fluids, their characteristics and handling precautions)

Quiz - Week 4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
6 & 7 Aircraft hydraulic systems (part III - hydraulic systems’ components and their operation) 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
8 & 9

Aircraft hydraulic systems (part IV - hydraulics Systems maintenance ) 
 

Assignment 1 - Due Week 9

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
  10 Aircraft pneumatic systems (part I-  basic principles and aircraft applications)  3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
11 & 12

Aircraft pneumatic systems (part II - components of pneumatic systems in aircraft and maintenance requirements) 

Assignment 2 - Due Week 12

 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
   13 Aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems (part I - aircraft fuel and their characteristics)  4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
   14

Aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems (part II - components of aircraft fuel systems and their maintenance) 

 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
15 Aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems (part III - components of aircraft fuel systems and their maintenance) 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
16 & 17

Aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems (part III - components of aircraft fuel systems and their maintenance)

Review of Assessment

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
17 Test 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
18 Student feedback 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

No text book is prescribed for this course, however, other related resources such as handouts, exercises, study guides, generated by the course lecturer and approved links to useful material on external web-sites will be provided on the RMIT Distributed Learning System (DLS).


References

1.. Jeppersen, S , "A & P Technician Airframe, Textbook", Jeppersen Sanderson Training Products, II Edition, 1992. (ISBN 978-0884873310)
2. Moir, I and Seabridge, A , "Aircraft Systems Mechanical, Electrical and Avionic Sub-systems Integration", Longman, 2004. (ISBN 1860582893)
3. Neese, W A, "Aircraft Hydraulic Systems", Krieger Publishing Company, 1991. (ISBN 0894645625)

978-088487331


Other Resources

1. Jeppersen, S , "A & P Technician Airframe, Textbook", Jeppersen Sanderson Training Products, II Edition, 1992. (ISBN 978-0884873310)
2. Moir, I and Seabridge, A , "Aircraft Systems Mechanical, Electrical and Avionic Sub-systems Integration", Longman, 2004. (ISBN 1860582893)
3. Neese, W A, "Aircraft Hydraulic Systems", Krieger Publishing Company, 1991. (ISBN 0894645625)


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. 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. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

 

Assessment 1: Quiz

Weighting towards final grade (%): 10

 

Assessment 2: Assignment 1

Weighting towards final grade (%): 20

 

Assessment 3: Assignment 2

Weighting towards final grade (%): 30

 

Assessment 4: Tests

Weighting towards final grade (%): 40

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria

Quiz

Assignment 1

Assignment 2

Tests

1.1

X

X

 

X

1.2

X

X

 

X

1.3

X

X

 

X

1.4

X

X

 

X

2.1

X

X

 

X

2.2

X

X

 

X

2.3

X

X

 

X

2.4

X

X

 

X

2.5

X

X

X

X

3.1

 

 

X

X

3.2

 

 

X

X

3.3

 

 

X

X

3.4

 

 

X

X

4.1

 

 

X

X

4.2

 

 

X

X

4.3

 

 

X

X

4.4

 

 

X

X

4.5

 

 

X

X

5.1

X

X

 

X

5.2

X

X

 

X

5.3

X

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
  

 


Assessment Tasks

You are required to complete the following assessment tasks:

  • Quiz - 10% - Week 4
  • Assignment 1 - 20% - Week 9 
  • Assignment 2 - 30% - Week 12
  • Test - 40% - Week 17 

All assignments will go through Academic Integrity Check software TurnItIn. Please also refer to the marking guide for more detail information about all assessments.


This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:


80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEA340A Elements & Performance Criteria

MEA340A Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessments 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 5.1 5.2 5.3
Quiz X X X X X X X X X                   X X X
Assignment 1 X X X X X X X X X                   X X X
Assignment 2                 X X X X X X X X X X      
Test X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Assessments EA1.1 EA1.2 EA1.3 EA1.4 EA1.5 EA1.6 EA2.1 EA2.2 EA2.3 EA2.4 EA3.1 EA3.2 EA3.3 EA3.4 EA3.5 EA3.6
Quiz X   X   X X           X   X    
 Assignment 1  X    X    X  X            X    X    
 Assignment 2  X    X    X  X            X    X    
Test X   X   X X           X   X    
 ALL ASSESSMENTS MEA340A  3  0  3  3  3  2  0  3
 0 (Blank)  Graduate attribute is not assessed.
1 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one but less than one-third of the Element
2 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third but less than two-thirds of the Element
3 Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element

Other Information

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation, organized industrial visits and lab reports. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. In this competency, the estimated student directed hours is 30 hours outside the class time.

Study and Learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students.


Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students are:


- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development

Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.

Disability Liaison Unit:

Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete their studies.
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.

Late Submission:

Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) 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. The student will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.

Students seeking an extension of 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.

Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

Special Consideration:

Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration.

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
 

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