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AIRCRAFT DESIGN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
UCK401 AIRCRAFT DESIGN 7 4 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. OSMAN KOPMAZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Prof. MAHMUT ADİL YÜKSELEN
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: 1. Understanding the aircraft conceptual design process 2. Learning aircraft conceptual design methods 3. Reinforcing knowledge with in-class work, homework and projects
Contents of the Course Unit: Reaction propulsion. Structure and Loads. Weights. Stability, control and handling quality. Performance and flight mechanics. Cost Analysis. Flight Safety and Certification (General Airworthiness Certification, Safety, Hydromechanics, Flight Performance, Human Factors)

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

Students who successfully pass this course will: 1. Understand the aircraft conceptual design process 2. Be able to prepare an aircraft design report 3. Have basic knowledge of aircraft propulsion system calculations 4. Have basic knowledge of aircraft structural design and analysis 5. Have basic knowledge of aircraft weight and balance calculations 6. Have basic knowledge of aircraft stability and control calculations 7. Have basic knowledge of aircraft performance calculations 8. Have basic knowledge of aircraft cost calculations 9. Have knowledge of flight safety and aircraft certification 10. Be accustomed to teamwork

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Propulsion -
2 - Structure and Loads -
3 - Weights -
4 - Stability, control and quality -
5 - Performance and Flight Mechanics -
6 - Cost Analysis -
7 - Cost Analysis -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - General Airworthiness Certification -
10 - General Airworthiness Certification -
11 - Safety -
12 - Hydromechanical -
13 - Flight Performance -
14 - Flight Performance -
15 - Flight Performance -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Roskam J., 2003, Airplane Design, parts: 1-8, Design, Analysis and Research Corporation (DARcorporation), ISBN:1-884885-42-. National Archieves and Records Administration, 2009, E. Code of Federal Regulations- Aeronautics and Space T. 14, http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/. Jane's Information Group, 2009, Jane's All the World's Aircraft, Jane's Information Group.
Raymer D. P, 2006, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, FourthEdition, AIAA Education Series, New York, NY, ISBN:1-56347-829-.

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
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability, Ability to design to meet requirements.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to work in teams with different disciplines
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.
2
2
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.
3
2
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.
4
3
The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.
4
4
Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.
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 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 14 6 84
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 1 3 3
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 1 5 5
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 3 3
Short Exam 2 1 2
Preparation for the Short Exam 2 2 4
TOTAL 37 0 159
Total Workload of the Course Unit 159
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0