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AIRCRAFT INDICATOR SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GMY339 AIRCRAFT INDICATOR SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: With this course, students are expected to understand the typical system arrangements and to learn the electronic indicator system.
Contents of the Course Unit: Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems, Working principle of common types of displays used in modern aircraft, Cathode Ray Tubes, Light Emitting Diode Screens and Liquid Crystal Screens, Special treatment for components sensitive to electrostatic discharges, Antistatic protection of risks and possible damage, components and personnel Awareness about typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Internal Test Equipment): ECAM-Electronic Central Aircraft Monitor EFIS-Electronic Flight Indicator System, typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE General Regulation on Internal Test Equipments: ACARS-ARINC Communication and Addressing and Recording System EICAS Engine Indicator and Team Alert System, general electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Internal Test Equipments) Overview: FMS - Flight Management System, General arrangement of typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Built-in Test Equipment): IRS-Inertial Navigation / Reference System; FBW-electronically controlled flight / electronic flight control systems (fly-by-wire); GPS-Global Positioning System, Typical Electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE general arrangement: TCAS-Traffic Warning and Collision Prevention System; Integrated Modular Avionics; Cab Systems, Information Systems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Define the awareness of the restrictions, the availability of airworthiness and the possible destructive effects of the software program.
Explains the working principles of CRT, LED and LCD screens in modern aircraft
Show information and system contents on EFIS.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Internet research Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems. Lecture, Question and Answer
2 Internet research Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems. Lecture, Question and Answer
3 Internet research Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems. Lecture, Question and Answer
4 Internet research Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems. Lecture, Question and Answer
5 Internet research Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems. Lecture, Question and Answer
6 Internet research Typical system arrangements and cockpit layout of electronic display systems. Lecture, Question and Answer
7 Internet research Working principle of common types of screens used in modern aircraft, Cathode Irradiated Tubes, Light Emitting Diodes Screens and Liquid Crystal Displays. Lecture, Question and Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Internet research Special treatment for components sensitive to electrostatic discharges, awareness of risks and possible damage, awareness of the components and personnel antistatic protection devices Lecture, Question and Answer
10 Internet research General arrangement of typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Internal Test Equipment): ECAM-Electronic Center Aircraft Monitor EFIS-Electronic Flight Indicator System Lecture, Question and Answer
11 Internet research General arrangement of typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Internal Test Equipment): ACARS-ARINC Communication and Addressing and Recording System EICAS-Engine Indicator and Team Warning System Lecture, Question and Answer
12 Internet research General arrangement of typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Internal Test Equipment): FMS - Flight Management System Lecture, Question and Answer
13 Internet research General arrangement of typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE (Built-in Test Equipment): IRS-Inertial Navigation / Reference System; FBW-electronically controlled flight / electronic flight control systems (fly-by-wire); GPS-Global Positioning System Lecture, Question and Answer
14 Internet research General regulation of typical electronic / digital aircraft systems and related BITE: TCAS-Traffic Warning and Collision Prevention System; Integrated Modular Avionics; Cabin Systems, Information Systems Lecture, Question and Answer
15 Internet research General Revision Lecture, Question and Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Megep, Uçuş Göstergeleri ve Aviyonik Sistemler, 2011
Nagabhushana, S. Sudha, L. K. Aircraft Instrumentation and System, 2010

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic concepts of aeronautical standards and rules. (Bloom 1)
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organize teamwork during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data related to the field. (Bloom 6)
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)
5
2
Choose updated documents, modern techniques and tools required for maintenance applications. (Bloom 2)
4
3
Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field
3
4
Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field
0
2
Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Develop solutions for problems faced during application. (Bloom 6)
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Determine the learning requirements related with his/her field. (Bloom 3)
4
2
Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the technical drawing knowledge effectively in business life. (Bloom 3)
2
2
By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.
2
3
Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)
4
4
Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)
2
5
Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the knowledge and skills obtained during undergraduate education in work life. (Bloom 3)
5
2
Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)
5
3
Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)
4
4
Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1
4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 11 2 22
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 5 5 25
Reading 10 3 30
Assignment (Homework) 1 20 20
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 3 20 60
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 3 15 45
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 49 0 232
Total Workload of the Course Unit 232
Workload (h) / 25.5 9,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 9,0