Module Details
Module Code: |
STRU H3603 |
Module Title:
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Aircraft Structures
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Title:
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Aircraft Structures
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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Module Author:: |
Edmond Tobin
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Module Description: |
The student will understand standard airframe components, structures and standard practices so they develop basic analytical, troubleshooting and practical skills essential to an aircraft technician.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Explain the general design concepts of an aircraft structure |
LO2 |
Compare and contrast the various methods of aircraft construction |
LO3 |
Identify and compare the various types of air/rotorcraft fuselage, wing and structural designs |
LO4 |
Categorise primary, secondary and tertiary flight control construction methods |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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None
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Indicative Content |
Airframe Structures - General Concepts
Airworthiness requirements for structural strength;
Structural classification, primary, secondary and tertiary;
Fail safe, safe life, damage tolerance concepts;
Zonal and station identification systems;
Stress, strain, bending, compression, shear, torsion, tension, hoop stress, fatigue;
Drains and ventilation provisions;
System installation provisions;
Lightning strike protection provision.
Aircraft bonding
Construction methods of: stressed skin fuselage, formers, stringers, longerons, bulkheads, frames, doublers, struts, ties, beams, floor structures, reinforcement, methods of skinning, anti-corrosive protection, wing, empennage and engine attachments;
Structure assembly techniques: riveting, bolting, bonding;
Methods of surface protection, such as chromating, anodising, painting;
Surface cleaning;
Airframe symmetry: methods of alignment and symmetry checks
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Airframe Structures - Aeroplanes
Fuselage (ATA 52/53/56):
Construction and pressurisation sealing;
Wing, stabiliser, pylon and undercarriage attachments;
Seat installation and cargo loading system;
Doors and emergency exits: construction, mechanisms,
operation and safety devices;
Windows and windscreen construction and mechanisms
Wings (ATA 57)
Construction;
Fuel storage;
Landing gear, pylon, control surface and high lift/drag attachments
Stabilisers (ATA 55)
Construction;
Control surface attachment
Flight Control Surfaces (ATA 55/57)
Construction and attachment;
Balancing - mass and aerodynamic
Nacelles/Pylons (ATA 54)
Nacelles/Pylons:
- Construction;
- Firewalls;
- Engine mounts
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Flight Controls (ATA 27)
Primary controls: aileron, elevator, rudder, spoiler;
Trim control;
Active load control;
High lift devices;
Lift dump, speed brakes;
System operation: manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical,
Fly-by-wire;
Artificial feel, Yaw damper, Mach trim, rudder limiter, gust locks systems;
Balancing and rigging;
Stall protection/warning system
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 30.00% |
Project | 40.00% |
Practical | 30.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Lectures and case studies of large transport aircraft |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
Hangar based with tasks completed on aircraft |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
4.33 |
65 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Dale Crane. Aircraft Maintenance Technician Series - Structures.
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A&P Mechancics Airframe Handbook, [ISBN: 0160051495].
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A & P Technician Airframe Textbook, Iap, [ISBN: 0891003959].
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Aircraft Inspection, Repair And Alteration AMT AC43.13-1A.
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Federal Aviation Administration. Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics General Handbook, Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., p.561, [ISBN: 089100078X].
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Jeppesen Sanderson Inc.. A & P Technician General Textbook, Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., p.533, [ISBN: 0884872033].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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