Course Title: Lay out and set up aircraft systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: AERO5815C
Course Title: Lay out and set up aircraft systems
School: 130T Engineering (TAFE)
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
Teacher: Yadana Wai
Contact number:. 99254461
e-mail: yadana.wai@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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Element: |
5. Set up and operate a simple hydraulic system |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. The hydraulic system is sketched and all components are labelled. |
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 Blackboard for schedule.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Class notes. |
References
Other Resources
Bent, R.D.M. McKinley, J. Aircraft Basic Science, McGraw Hill, New York
Crane, D. Airframe Section, Aviation Maintenance Publishing, Basin, Wyoming
Delp, Bent and McKinley, Aircraft Maintenance and Repair, McGraw Hill, New York
Merrill, S.W. Fluid power for Aircraft, International Aviation Publishing Inc., USA
Neese, W.A. Aircraft Hydraulic Systems, Kriger Publishing Company, Florida, USA
Pease, D.A. Pippenger, J.J. Basic Fluid Power, Prentice Hill, New Jersey
Rohner, Pl, Industrial Hydraulic Control, A.E. Press Melbourne
Vickers, Industrial Hydraulic Manual, Lithol, USA
Airframes and Power plant Mechanics, Airframe Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration Publishing, Washington, DC, USA
Peters, D. Aircraft Maintenance Basic Fundamental Devices and Systems, Australian Government Publishing Services, Canberra, ACT
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics, Aircraft Inspection and Repair, Federal Aviation Administration Publications, Washington DC, USA
Crane, D. Aircraft Wheels and Brakes and Anti Skid Systems, International Aviation Publishing Inc., Casper, Wyoming
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.
Task 2 - Assignment.
Task 3 - Online assessment.
All assessment task need to be succesfully completed to demonstrate competence.
The student’s grade will be marking as the following:
CAG (Competency Achieved-Graded)
CC(Compent with credit)
CDI(Competent twith Distinction)
CHD(Competent with High Distinction)
NYC (Not yet Competent )
DNS (Did not submit for assessment)
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment | Element | Performance Criteria |
| Task 1 | 1,2,3,4&5 | 1.1 to 1.4 2.1 to 2.5 3.1 to 3.4 4.1 to 4.5 5.1 to 5.3 |
| Task 2 | 1,2,3,4&5 | 1.1 to 1.4 2.1 to 2.5 3.1 to 3.4 4.1 to 4.5 5.1 to 5.3 |
| Task 3 | 1,2,3,4&5 | 1.1 to 1.4 2.1 to 2.5 3.1 to 3.4 4.1 to 4.5 5.1 to 5.3 |
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