Module Details

Module Code: PRTC H2602
Module Title: Aviation Maintenance Practices
Title: Aviation Maintenance Practices
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Roddy McNamee
Domains:  
Module Description: The student will be able to understand, identify and correctly handle standard materials, components, and hardware, as well as comply with safety procedures and basic standard practices that are commonly used throughout the aircraft industry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply health and safety requirements in a workshop environment.
LO2 Describe the standard maintenance practices that are employed in aircraft maintenance.
LO3 Use standard aircraft maintenance tools and procedures and be cognisant of any ethical issues pertaining to their use.
LO4 Describe and use the various manuals that are synonymous with Aircraft Maintenance e.g. Maintenance Manual, Wiring Diagram Manual.
LO5 Perform standard calculations that may be used in aircraft maintenance.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
None
 
Indicative Content
Safety Precautions - Aircraft and Workshop
Aspects of safe working practices including precautions to take when working with electricity, gases especially oxygen, oils and chemicals. Also, instruction in the remedial action to be taken in the event of a fire or another accident with one or more of these hazards including knowledge on extinguishing agents.
Workshop Practices
Care of tools, control of tools, use of workshop materials; Dimensions, allowances and tolerances, standards of workmanship; Calibration of tools and equipment, calibration requirements.
Tools
Common hand tool types; Common power tool types; Operation and use of precision measuring tools; Lubrication equipment and methods. Operation, function and use of electrical general test equipment;
Avionic General Test Equipment
Operation, function and use of avionic general test equipment.
Engineering Drawings, Diagrams and Standards
Microfilm, microfiche and computerised presentations; Specification 100 of the Air Transport Association (ATA) of America; Aeronautical and other applicable standards including ISO, AN, MS, NAS and MIL; Wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams.
Fits and Clearances
Drill sizes for bolt holes, classes of fits; Common system of fits and clearances; Schedule of fits and clearances for aircraft and engines; Limits for bow, twist and wear; Standard methods for checking shafts, bearings and other parts.
Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS)
Continuity, insulation and bonding techniques and testing; Use of crimp tools: hand and hydraulic operated; Testing of crimp joints; Connector pin removal and insertion; Co-axial cables: testing and installation precautions; Identification of wire types, their inspection criteria and damage tolerance; Wiring protection techniques: Cable looming and loom support, cable clamps, protective sleeving techniques including heat shrink wrapping, shielding; EWIS installations, inspection, repair, maintenance and cleanliness standards.
Riveting
Riveted joints, rivet spacing and pitch; Tools used for riveting and dimpling; Inspection of riveted joints.
Pipes and Hoses
Bending and belling/flaring aircraft pipes; Inspection and testing of aircraft pipes and hoses; Installation and clamping of pipes.
Springs
Inspection and testing of springs.
Bearings
Testing, cleaning and inspection of bearings; Lubrication requirements of bearings; Defects in bearings and their causes.
Transmissions
Inspection of gears, backlash; Inspection of belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets; Inspection of screw jacks, lever devices, push-pull rod systems.
Control Cables
Swaging of end fittings; Inspection and testing of control cables; Bowden cables; aircraft flexible control systems.
Material handling
Sheet Metal. Marking out and calculation of bend allowance; Sheet metal working, including bending and forming; Inspection of sheet metal work. Composite and non-metallic. Bonding practices; Environmental conditions Inspection methods.
Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Bonding
Soldering methods; inspection of soldered joints. Welding and brazing methods; Inspection of welded and brazed joints; Bonding methods and inspection of bonded joints.
Aircraft Weight and Balance
Centre of Gravity/Balance limits calculation: use of relevant documents; Preparation of aircraft for weighing; Aircraft weighing.
Aircraft Handling and Storage
Aircraft taxiing/towing and associated safety precautions; Aircraft jacking, chocking, securing and associated safety precautions; Aircraft storage methods; Refuelling/defuelling procedures; De-icing/anti-icing procedures; Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic ground supplies. Effects of environmental conditions on aircraft handling and operation.
Disassembly, Inspection, Repair and Assembly Techniques
Types of defects and visual inspection techniques. Corrosion removal, assessment and reprotection. General repair methods, Structural Repair Manual; Ageing, fatigue and corrosion control programmes; Non destructive inspection techniques including, penetrant, radiographic, eddy current, ultrasonic and boroscope methods. Disassembly and re-assembly techniques. Trouble shooting techniques.
Abnormal Events
Inspections following lightning strikes and HIRF penetration. Inspections following abnormal events such as heavy landings and flight through turbulence.
Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance planning; Modification procedures; Stores procedures; Certification/release procedures; Interface with aircraft operation; Maintenance Inspection/Quality Control/Quality Assurance; Additional maintenance procedures. Control of life limited components, Ethical considerations for engineers.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will be required to submit a written report (approximately 1000 words) relating to a topic on Aircraft Maintenance Practices.
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A written assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Each student will complete a series of practical tasks during the module with a brief task report, administered during term time for which a maximum of 20% will be awarded.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will be tested on a variety of skill that they acquired in the module.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Each student will sit a formal written examination a the end of the module for which a maximum of 70% will be awarded.
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 10.27 154
Total Weekly Contact Hours 8.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jeppesen. A&P Technician Airframe Textbook.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • AMT AC43.13-1A. Aircraft Inspection, Repair and Alteration.
  • A&P Mechanics Airframe Handbook, [ISBN: USG 0160051495].
  • Federal Aviation Administration. Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics General Handbook, Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., p.561, [ISBN: 089100078X].
  • A & P Technician Airframe Textbook, Iap, [ISBN: 0891003959].
  • Jeppesen Sanderson Inc.. A & P Technician General Textbook, Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., p.533, [ISBN: 0884872033].
  • by Joe Schafer. (1992), Helicopter maintenance, Jeppesen Sanderson, Englewood, Colo., [ISBN: 0-89100-281-2].
  • Rhodes & Cook. Basic Engineering Drawing, [ISBN: 81-85614-93-8].
  • Michael J. Kroes, William A Watkins, Frank Delp, Ralph D. Bent, James L. McKinley. Aircraft Maintenance and Repair, McGraw Hill Higher Education, p.624, [ISBN: 0-07-112991-X].
  • Dale Crane. Aircraft Maintenance Technician Series Airframe.
  • Dale Crane. Aircraft Maintenance Technician Series General.
  • FAA Advisory Circular, [ISBN: ACC43-13-1B].
  • Civil Aviation Publication (CAP) 562.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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