Course Title: Apply basic aircraft design characteristics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: AERO5819C
Course Title: Apply basic aircraft design characteristics
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
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
Dr. Amir Fard
Ph: 9925 4184
Email: amir.fard@rmit.edu.au
Appointments via email
Yadana Wai
Tel: 9925 4461
Appointments via email
Program Manager: Amita Iyer
Tel: 9925 8311
E: Amita.Iyer@rmit.edu.au
Appointments via email
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 of competency is part of Diploma and Advanced Diploma training pathways. It covers the aerodynamic shape and structure of aircraft.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEA341A Apply basic aircraft design characteristics |
Element: |
1.MEA109B Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Common wing plan forms are identified and relative advantages and disadvantages are evaluated |
Element: |
2.Research and evaluate rotary wing aerodynamic design |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Common rotor configurations are identified and their aerodynamic characteristics discussed |
Element: |
3.Research and evaluate basic aircraft structural design |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. The loads acting on an aircraft structure are identified |
Element: |
4.Research and evaluate basic landing gear design and construction |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. The configurations of landing gear are identified and discussed in terms of relative advantages and disadvantages 4.2. The relative benefits of fixed and retractable landing gear are identified and discussed 4.3. Construction materials used in landing gear components are identified and discussed |
Element: |
5.Apply basic aircraft design characteristics |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Given required aircraft use and performance characteristics, an appropriate aerodynamic shape is determined 5.2. An appropriate method of construction, materials of construction and fabrication method are proposed 5.3. An appropriate landing gear configuration is proposed |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this course and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associate.
- Lecture
- Tutorial
- Quiz and test
- Assignment
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA1. Knowledge and Skill Base
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. Engineering Application Ability
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. Professional and Personal Attributes
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 MEA341A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
Proposed schedule Semester 2 2018
Week | Topics Delivered | Remarks |
1 |
Introduction to the course Aircraft structural components High Speed Flight |
Topics shown in Bold fonts are delivered on Tuesday Afternoon class |
2 |
Characteristics of 2D airfoils in subsonic and high speed flight High Speed Flight |
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3 |
Airfoil characteristics and aircraft wing design High Speed Flight |
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4 |
Airfoil characteristics and aircraft wing design High Speed Flight |
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5 |
Introduction to Lift Augmentation Systems High Speed Flight, Rotary Wing Aerodynamics |
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6 |
Introduction to Aircraft Control and Static Stability (part I) Rotary Wing Aerodynamics |
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7 |
Introduction to Aircraft Control and Static Stability (part II) Rotary Wing Aerodynamics Quiz No. 1 |
Quiz No. 1 |
8 |
Review of Quiz No. 1 Test No. 1 |
Test No. 1 |
9 |
Aircraft structure and loads acting on aircraft (part I) Rotary Wing Aerodynamics |
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10 |
Aircraft structure and loads acting on aircraft (part II) Rotary Wing Aerodynamics |
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11 |
Introduction to landing gear design (part I) Rotary Wing Aerodynamics |
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12 | Re-sit for Test No. 1 |
Re-sit Test No. 1 |
13 |
Introduction to landing gear design (part II) Tail load calculation |
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14 |
Quiz No. 2 Review of Quiz No 2 |
Quiz No. 2 |
15 |
Test No. 2 Tail load Calculation Assignment task will be handed out |
Test No. 2 |
16 |
Review of Test 2 Tail load Calculation |
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17 | Re-sit for Test No. 2 |
Re-sit Test No. 2 |
18 | Student Feedback |
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignment, individual student-teacher course related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is minimum 30 hours outside the class time.
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. Barnard, R.H., Philpott D.R., “Aircraft Flight ”, 3rd Edition, Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2004. |
Other Resources
1. Anderson, D.F., “Understanding Flight”, McGraw-Hill, 2001.
2. Burton, M., “Principles of Flight”, Airlife Publishing Ltd., 1997.
3. Carpenter, C.”Flightwisw Volume 1: Principles of Aircraft Flight“, Airlife Publishing Ltd., 1997.
4. Carpenter, C.”Flightwisw Volume 2: Aircraft Stability and Control“, Airlife Publishing Ltd., 1997.
5. Talay, Theodore A., "Introduction to Aerodynamics of Flight", NASA-Sp-367, 1975
6. Airfarme and Powerplant Mechanics. Airframe Handbook. EA-AC65-15A, Federal Aviation Administration Publishing, Washington DC, USA.
7. Airfarme and Powerplant Mechanics. General Handbook. EA-AC65-9A, Federal Aviation Administration Publishing, Washington DC, USA.
8. Crane, D. Airframe section Textbook. EA-ITP-AB, Aviation Maintenance Publishers, Basin, Wyoming, 1995.
9. Delp, Bent & Mckinley. "Aircraft Maintenance and Repair". 5th Edition, McGraw Hill, New York, 1987.
10. Foye, J. "Aircraft Technical Dictionary". 3rd Edition, Casper, Wyoming, 1990.
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
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: Quizzes
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20
Assessment 2: Assignment
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20
Assessment 3: Tests X 2
Weighting towards final grade for Test 1 (%): 30
Weighting towards final grade for Test 2 (%): 30
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete the following assessment tasks:
Assessment 1: Quizzes, Week 7 and 14
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20%
Assessment 2: Assignment, Week 17
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20%
Assessment 3: Tests X 2 , Week 8 and Week 15
Weighting towards final grade (%): 2 X 30% = 60%
The candidates who are attained competency in ALL performance criteria, then, will be graded according to their performance on assessment tasks.
You will be assessed in various ways to ensure you meet the requirements of the course. Assessment tasks consist of quizzes, one assignment and two written tests.
You will be marked using the following table:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved- Graded
NYC Not yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs MEA341A Elements & Performance Criteria
MEA341A Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
Quiz 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
Test 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
Quiz 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
Test 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
Assignment | 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 1 | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
Test 1 | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
Quiz 2 | X | X | ||||||||||||||
Test 2 | X | X | ||||||||||||||
Assignment | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
ALL ASSESSMENTS | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills 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
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
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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