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AİRCRAFT BODY AND FLİGHT CONTROLS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GMY343 AİRCRAFT BODY AND FLİGHT CONTROLS 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 Lecturer MEHMET ATEŞ
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the students with the ability to analyze the laws of aircraft body structures during their production stages and to gain the knowledge and comprehension of flight control techniques.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects of basic concepts about aircraft body and flight controls, cabin pressurization, equipment and upholstery, flight controls, landing gear, light, water/waste, vacuum and cabin maintenance 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 terms about aircraft body and flight controls.
Explain the properties of aircraft body structures.
Apply the working steps of flight control systems.
Prepare the aerodynamic drawings of flight control systems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Aerodynamic of Aircraft and Flight Controls Lecture & Question and Answer
2 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Body structures– Aircrafts Lecture & Question and Answer
3 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurization Lecture & Question and Answer
4 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurization Lecture & Question and Answer
5 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Electric Power Lecture & Question and Answer
6 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Equipment and Upholstery Lecture & Question and Answer
7 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Fire Protection Lecture & Question and Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Flight Controls Lecture & Question and Answer
10 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Fuel Systems Lecture & Question and Answer
11 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Hydraulic Power Lecture & Question and Answer
12 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Protection from ice and raining Lecture & Question and Answer
13 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Landing Gear Lecture & Question and Answer
14 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Lights, Oxygen, Pneumatic/Vacuum Lecture & Question and Answer
15 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Water/waste, cabin maintenance systems Lecture & Question and Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Bugdayci, H. (1987) Ucus Kumanda Sistemleri, Kuyruk Takimi Ders Notu. Istanbul: I.T.U. Ucak ve Uzay Bil. Fak.
SRTechnics , Modules 11 Aircraft Structures and systems, Cat B1, Sep. 2002

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
2
Define the basic concepts of aeronautical standards and rules. (Bloom 1)
2
3
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)
3
2
Organize teamwork during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data related to the field. (Bloom 6)
3
3
Organize teamwork during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data related to the field. (Bloom 6)
3

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)
2
2
Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)
2
3
Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)
2
4
Choose updated documents, modern techniques and tools required for maintenance applications. (Bloom 2)
3
5
Choose updated documents, modern techniques and tools required for maintenance applications. (Bloom 2)
3
6
Choose updated documents, modern techniques and tools required for maintenance applications. (Bloom 2)
3
7
Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field
4
8
Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field
4
9
Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field
4
10
Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)
3
11
Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)
3
12
Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)
3

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
3
2
Use computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field
3
3
Use computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field
3
4
Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)
2
5
Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)
2
6
Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)
2

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
2
Develop solutions for problems faced during application. (Bloom 6)
4
3
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)
3
2
Determine the learning requirements related with his/her field. (Bloom 3)
3
3
Determine the learning requirements related with his/her field. (Bloom 3)
3
4
Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)
2
5
Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)
2
6
Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)
2

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)
3
2
Apply the technical drawing knowledge effectively in business life. (Bloom 3)
3
3
Apply the technical drawing knowledge effectively in business life. (Bloom 3)
3
4
By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.
3
5
By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.
3
6
By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.
3
7
Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)
3
8
Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)
3
9
Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)
3
10
Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)
2
11
Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)
2
12
Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)
2
13
Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).
4
14
Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).
4
15
Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).
4

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)
3
2
Use the knowledge and skills obtained during undergraduate education in work life. (Bloom 3)
3
3
Use the knowledge and skills obtained during undergraduate education in work life. (Bloom 3)
3
4
Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)
2
5
Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)
2
6
Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)
2
7
Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)
3
8
Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)
3
9
Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)
3
10
Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1
3
11
Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1
3
12
Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1
3

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 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 2 26
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 10 3 30
Reading 5 5 25
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
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 6 10 60
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 10 50
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 55 0 235
Total Workload of the Course Unit 235
Workload (h) / 25.5 9,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 9,0