Course Title: Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2025

Course Code: AERO6087C

Course Title: Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6187 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)

Course Contact: Amita Iyer

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258311

Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Mechanical

Avionics
Andrew Kim
Tel: +61 3 9925 4295
Email: andrew.kim@rmit.edu.au

Appointment by email

Dr Amita Iyer
Program Manager
Mechanical, Aeronautical and Civil Engineering Programs
Tel: (03) 9925 8311
Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 80

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

MEA710

Apply aeronautical system design techniques

MEM23004A

Apply technical mathematics

MEM23007A

Apply calculus to engineering tasks

Course Description

This unit of competency applies to mechanical and powered flight control systems and their components, including the interface of powered systems and automatic flight control systems. It involves evaluation of systems (mechanical and powered systems and their components and the interface with automatic flight control systems) within both civil and military environments for compliance with design and performance standards, and with airworthiness regulatory requirements.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEA715 Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

Element:

1. Prepare to evaluate aeroplane flight control system applications

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Confirm and apply safe working practices relating to aeroplane flight control systems

1.2 Determine parameters and context of applications and purpose of evaluation

1.3 Confirm personal functions and responsibilities, team and support functional group interdependencies and communications

1.4 Confirm that tasks and responsibilities are appropriate to qualifications and delegations and that appropriate support, including technical and professional assistance, is available

1.5 Determine chain of responsibility for the activity evaluation, reporting arrangements and timelines

1.6 Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements with particular emphasis on safety, codes of practice, performance requirements and standards, including airworthiness regulatory requirements for aeroplane flight control systems, risk management and organisational procedures

Element:

2. Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of aeroplane flight control system applications

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify features and functions of aeroplane flight control systems and components

2.2 Review aeroplane flight control system design and layout requirements and techniques

2.3 Identify system electrical power requirements and interfaces with avionic systems

Element:

3. Evaluate aeroplane flight control system applications

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Evaluate proposed modifications to aeroplane flight control systems and system components

3.2 Evaluate aeroplane flight control system and system component maintenance requirements

3.3 Evaluate aeroplane flight control system and system component reliability and defect history

3.4 Evaluate proposed component substitutions

3.5 Evaluate application for compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes, directives and standards/specifications, including those related to risk management

Element:

4. Report results

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Report results of scoping, principles and techniques identification and evaluation of applications

4.2 Provide documentation, such as system schematics, wiring diagrams and data required by CM and/or ILS and as required by airworthiness regulations

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the elements of this unit of competency.


Details of Learning Activities

Note:

This unit is clustered with AERO6088C (MEA710) Apply aeronautical system design techniques.

Please make sure you are enrolled in both units - AERO6087C (MEA715) and AERO6088C (MEA710).

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this course and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.

• Lecture
• Tutorial
• Practicals - Software simulator and Modular Production System (MPS) Programming


Engineers Australia Mapping Information:

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

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA 1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanor.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.


Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency MEM23052 in the Assessment Matrix


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week Topic Delivered
1

Introduction to the course; overview of assessments (AERO6087C and AERO6088C); OH&S; WHS; Risk Management; Airworthiness regulatory; Life-cycle; Sustainability; Flight Control System (Mechanical and Electrical)

Assessment 1 Flight control system modification Report - Issued

Assessment 2 Flight control system evaluation Report - Issued

Assessment 3 Knowledge Questions (written assignment) - Issued

Assessment 4 Knowledge Questions - (Split in TWO parts)

- First part WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT - 24 questions

- Second part WRITTEN EXAM

2

Mechanical

Avionics

AERO6088C Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

  • Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
  • WHS and Regulatory standards requirements for Avionics
  • Airworthiness regulator
  • System technological advantages and disadvantages
  • System resources supply
  • System sustainability
  • System design analysis
  • Configuration management (CM) for Avionics control
  • Integrated logistic support (ILS), a management support and planning in the Avionics systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type (cradle-to-cradle)
  • Avionics Systems and Integrations
3

Mechanical

Avionics

AERO6088C Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

  • Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
  • WHS and Regulatory standards requirements for Avionics
  • Airworthiness regulator
  • System technological advantages and disadvantages
  • System resources supply
  • System sustainability
  • System design analysis
  • Configuration management (CM) for Avionics control
  • Integrated logistic support (ILS), a management support and planning in the Avionics systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type (cradle-to-cradle)
  • Avionics Systems and Integrations
4

Mechanical

Avionics

AERO6088C Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

  • Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
  • WHS and Regulatory standards requirements for Avionics
  • Airworthiness regulator
  • System technological advantages and disadvantages
  • System resources supply
  • System sustainability
  • System design analysis
  • Configuration management (CM) for Avionics control
  • Integrated logistic support (ILS), a management support and planning in the Avionics systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type (cradle-to-cradle)
  • Avionics Systems and Integrations
5

Mechanical

Avionics

AERO6088C Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

  • Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
  • WHS and Regulatory standards requirements for Avionics
  • Airworthiness regulator
  • System technological advantages and disadvantages
  • System resources supply
  • System sustainability
  • System design analysis
  • Configuration management (CM) for Avionics control
  • Integrated logistic support (ILS), a management support and planning in the Avionics systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type (cradle-to-cradle)
  • Avionics Systems and Integrations
6

Mechanical

Avionics

AERO6088C Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

  • Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
  • WHS and Regulatory standards requirements for Avionics
  • Airworthiness regulator
  • System technological advantages and disadvantages
  • System resources supply
  • System sustainability
  • System design analysis
  • Configuration management (CM) for Avionics control
  • Integrated logistic support (ILS), a management support and planning in the Avionics systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type (cradle-to-cradle)
  • Avionics Systems and Integrations

Assessment 1 – Due
7

Mechanical

Avionics

AERO6088C Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

  • Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
  • WHS and Regulatory standards requirements for Avionics
  • Airworthiness regulator
  • System technological advantages and disadvantages
  • System resources supply
  • System sustainability
  • System design analysis
  • Configuration management (CM) for Avionics control
  • Integrated logistic support (ILS), a management support and planning in the Avionics systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type (cradle-to-cradle)
  • Avionics Systems and Integrations
8

Mechanical

Avionics

AERO6088C Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

  • Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
  • WHS and Regulatory standards requirements for Avionics
  • Airworthiness regulator
  • System technological advantages and disadvantages
  • System resources supply
  • System sustainability
  • System design analysis
  • Configuration management (CM) for Avionics control
  • Integrated logistic support (ILS), a management support and planning in the Avionics systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type (cradle-to-cradle)
  • Avionics Systems and Integrations
9

Mechanical

Avionics

AERO6088C Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

  • Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
  • WHS and Regulatory standards requirements for Avionics
  • Airworthiness regulator
  • System technological advantages and disadvantages
  • System resources supply
  • System sustainability
  • System design analysis
  • Configuration management (CM) for Avionics control
  • Integrated logistic support (ILS), a management support and planning in the Avionics systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type (cradle-to-cradle)
  • Avionics Systems and Integrations
  • Programmable Logic Controllers programming
10

Mechanical

Avionics

AERO6088C Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

  • Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
  • WHS and Regulatory standards requirements for Avionics
  • Airworthiness regulator
  • System technological advantages and disadvantages
  • System resources supply
  • System sustainability
  • System design analysis
  • Configuration management (CM) for Avionics control
  • Integrated logistic support (ILS), a management support and planning in the Avionics systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type (cradle-to-cradle)
  • Avionics Systems and Integrations
  • Programmable Logic Controllers programming
11

Mechanical

Avionics

AERO6088C Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

  • Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
  • WHS and Regulatory standards requirements for Avionics
  • Airworthiness regulator
  • System technological advantages and disadvantages
  • System resources supply
  • System sustainability
  • System design analysis
  • Configuration management (CM) for Avionics control
  • Integrated logistic support (ILS), a management support and planning in the Avionics systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type (cradle-to-cradle)
  • Avionics Systems and Integrations
  • Programmable Logic Controllers programming
12

Mechanical

Avionics

AERO6088C Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

  • Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
  • WHS and Regulatory standards requirements for Avionics
  • Airworthiness regulator
  • System technological advantages and disadvantages
  • System resources supply
  • System sustainability
  • System design analysis
  • Configuration management (CM) for Avionics control
  • Integrated logistic support (ILS), a management support and planning in the Avionics systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type (cradle-to-cradle)
  • Avionics Systems and Integrations
  • Programmable Logic Controllers programming

Assessment 2 – Due
13

Mechanical

Avionics

AERO6088C Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

  • Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
  • WHS and Regulatory standards requirements for Avionics
  • Airworthiness regulator
  • System technological advantages and disadvantages
  • System resources supply
  • System sustainability
  • System design analysis
  • Configuration management (CM) for Avionics control
  • Integrated logistic support (ILS), a management support and planning in the Avionics systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type (cradle-to-cradle)
  • Avionics Systems and Integrations
  • Programmable Logic Controllers programming
14

Mechanical

Avionics

AERO6088C Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

  • Electrical and electronic system control interfaces
  • WHS and Regulatory standards requirements for Avionics
  • Airworthiness regulator
  • System technological advantages and disadvantages
  • System resources supply
  • System sustainability
  • System design analysis
  • Configuration management (CM) for Avionics control
  • Integrated logistic support (ILS), a management support and planning in the Avionics systems from design concept to final disposal at life-of-type (cradle-to-cradle)
  • Avionics Systems and Integrations

Assessment 3 and Assessment 4 (First part) – Due

Assessment 3 Knowledge Questions (written assignment) - DUE

Assessment 4 Knowledge Questions - (Split in TWO parts)

- First part WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT - 24 questions - DUE

- Second part WRITTEN EXAM - Week 16
15

Revision
16 - 18

Exam Week

Assessment 4 (Second part) - Exam - Week 16

Assessment Feedback, Re-assessment and Re-submission - Week 17

Student-directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, and 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 a minimum of 20 hours outside the class time.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

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.

Class exercises and notes available on the course Canvas website.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content are assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

This unit is clustered with MEA710 - Apply aeronautical system design techniques. Please enrol in both the units.


Assessment Tasks

Cluster unit - AERO6088C (MEA710)Apply aeronautical system design techniques and AERO6087C (MEA715) Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems

Assessment 1: Flight control system modification - Week 6
Assessment 2: Flight control system evaluation - Week 12
Assessment 3: Knowledge Questions - Week 14
Assessment 4: Knowledge Questions - Week 14 (First Part - 24 questions) and Week 16 (Second Part - Exam)

This course will be assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent.


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEA715 Elements & Performance Criteria

MEA715 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

2.1

2.2

2.3

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

4.1

4.2

Assessment 1

X

X

Assessment 2

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 3

Assessment 4

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies (Cluster unit - MEA710 and MEA715)

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

Assessment 1

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 2

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 3

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 4

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

All Assessments
MEM16008A

3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2

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

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  • 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

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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.


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