Module Details

Module Code: LAWS H3601
Module Title: Aviation Legislation
Title: Aviation Legislation
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Paul Gibbons
Domains:  
Module Description: The student will understand specific aircraft legislation documentation and how they affect and control all aspects of aircraft operations and maintenance engineering.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the relationships between the various (inter)national Aviation Regulatory Frameworks
LO2 Discuss the legal requirements affecting the design/production and certification of aircraft, parts and appliances, with particular focus on European Implementing Rules (Part-21)
LO3 Conceptualise and apply the main legislative requirements behind the continued airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft, with particular focus on European Implementing Rules (Part-66, Part-145 & Part-M)
LO4 Apply the main legislative requirements affecting staff involved in the certification of aircraft maintenance, with particular focus on European Implementing Rules (Part-66, Part-145, Part-M & Part-147)
LO5 Analyse the rationale behind the legal documentation required for aircraft operations & certification under EU-OPS, Part-M, Subpart G, & Part CAMO
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
General/Regulatory Framework
Role of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO); Role of the European Commission; Role of EASA; Role of the Member States and National Aviation Authorities; Current European Implementing Rules and Regulations; Relationship between EU-OPS, Part-21, Part-145, Part-66, Part-147 and Part-M.
Initial/Continuing Certification of Aircraft, Parts & Appliances
General understanding of Part-21/Certification Specifications (CS-23, 25, 27, 29); (Restricted) Certificate of Airworthiness; Permit to Fly; Certificate of Registration; Noise Certificate; Weight Schedule; Radio Station License/Approval; Detailed understanding of Part-21 provisions related to Continuing Airworthiness
Maintenance - Certifying Staff & Approved Maintenance Organisations
Detailed understanding of Part-M, Part-66, Part-145 & Part-M Subpart F related to Maintenance
Air Operations/International Requirements
Air Operators Certificates; Operators Responsibilities, in particular regarding Continuing Airworthiness and Maintenance; AMP, Maintenance Checks/Inspections; MMEL/MEL; DDL; CDL; AD/SB; OEM Service Information; Modifications/Repairs; Documentation - MM, SRM, IPC, etc.; Continuing Airworthiness; Test flights; ETOPS, Maintenance/Dispatch requirements; All Weather Operations and Minimum Equipment Requirements; Documents to be Carried; Aircraft Placarding (Markings)
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Each student will complete a range of tutorials during term time for which a maximum of 50% will be awarded
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Each student will complete a range of Research Activities culminating in a Written Portfolio, during term time, for which a maximum of 50% will be awarded
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
Reassessment Description
Learners that fail but achieve a minimum final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination, Interview or Presentation.

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
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Filippo De Florio. (2006), Airworthiness - An Introduction to Aircraft Certification, 1st. Elsevier, [ISBN: 97807506694].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: