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AIRCRAFT FUELS AND SAFETY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GMY423 AIRCRAFT FUELS AND SAFETY 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: The aim of this course is to enable the students to learn the necessary information in order to ensure the flight, fuel saving and maintenance of the aircraft in accordance with the standards set by the manufacturer companies.
Contents of the Course Unit: Principles of Flight Management, General Service Principles, Minimal Operating Minimalities, Principles of Fuel Planning, Flight Operations Analysis, Loading Principles, Balance Calculations, Load & Trim Sheet Filling, Dispenser Authorities and Responsibilities, Basic Flight Operation Techniques, Aircraft Departure and Landing Performance Requirements, Flight Business Control and Authority Distribution, Departure and Navigation Restrictions, Flight Situation and Extraordinary Situations.

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

Define aircraft structural limits and terms.
Determine the appropriate load and passenger distribution for the aircraft as soon as possible.
Explain the limit information of the aircraft.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Internet research Flight Business Principles Lecture, Question and Answer
2 Internet research General Service Principles Lecture, Question and Answer
3 Internet research Challenge Business Minimales Lecture, Question and Answer
4 Internet research Principles of Fuel Planning Lecture, Question and Answer
5 Internet research Flight Operations Analysis Lecture, Question and Answer
6 Internet research Installation Principles Lecture, Question and Answer
7 Internet research Making Balance Calculations Lecture, Question and Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Internet research Load & Trim Sheet Filling Lecture, Question and Answer
10 Internet research Dispatcher powers and responsibilities Lecture, Question and Answer
11 Internet research Basic Flight Management Techniques Lecture, Question and Answer
12 Internet research Aircraft Departure and Landing Performance Requirements Lecture, Question and Answer
13 Internet research Flight Operation Control and Authority Distribution Lecture, Question and Answer
14 Internet research Departure and Navigation Restrictions Lecture, Question and Answer
15 Internet research Extraordinary situations in flight operation Lecture, Question and Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

TGS eğitim notları, THY manuelleri
Sweet, K. Aviation and Airport Security, 2008

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)
5
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