Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Engineering
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Aircraft SystemsUnit Code
SCA2224Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit introduces students to topics relating to aircraft systems from light aircraft systems up to those of airliners. Topics covered include electrical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, flight instruments, flight management systems, and aircraft warning systems.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from SCA1113
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Describe the function and operation of electrical and ice and rain protection systems fitted to large aircraft.
- Describe the function and operation of the flight control, pneumatic and environmental control systems fitted to large aircraft.
- Describe the operation and function of automatic flight and associated systems in large aircraft.
- Describe the operation and function of the avionics, radio and radar systems in large aircraft.
- Explain the function and operation of aircraft fuel, undercarriage, hydraulic systems and communications systems.
- Recall the principle of operation of aircraft pressure instruments, compass systems and gyroscopic systems.
Unit Content
- Aircraft Instrument Systems: Air data instruments and computers Air data computers RNAV systems Remote indicating compasses Gyroscopic platforms Inertial navigation systems and doppler Flight director systems Radar Radio and radar altimeters.
- Aircraft Operating Systems Electrical systems Pneumatic systems Hydraulic systems Aircraft fuel systems Landing gear Powered control systems Environmental control systems Aircraft pressurisation systems Oxygen systems Ice and rain protection Waste water disposal.
- Application of computers to aircraft: Electronic flight instrument systems Flight management systems Automatic flight systems Warning systems Digital flight data and cockpit voice recorder.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and tutorials.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Case studies and practical exercises | 30% |
| Test | Mid-semester test | 10% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 60% |
Text References
- ^ Wild, T.W. (1996). Transport category aircraft systems. Englewood CO: Jeppesen Sanderson.
- ^ Civil Aviation Safety Authority. (1993). B767-300ER Flight manual extract. Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service.
- ^ Thom, T. (1997). Avionics and flight management systems for the air transport pilot. Williamstown: Aviation Theory Centre.
- Lombardo, D.A. (1988). Aircraft systems - understanding your airplane. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books.
- Pallett, E.J.H. (1992). Aircraft instruments & integrated systems. Harlow, Essez: Longman Scientific and Technical.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Engineering
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Aircraft SystemsUnit Code
SCA2224Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit introduces students to topics relating to aircraft systems from light aircraft systems up to those of airliners. Topics covered include electrical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, flight instruments, flight management systems, and aircraft warning systems.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from SCA1113
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Describe the function and operation of electrical and ice and rain protection systems fitted to large aircraft.
- Describe the function and operation of the flight control, pneumatic and environmental control systems fitted to large aircraft.
- Describe the operation and function of automatic flight and associated systems in large aircraft.
- Describe the operation and function of the avionics, radio and radar systems in large aircraft.
- Explain the function and operation of aircraft fuel, undercarriage, hydraulic systems and communications systems.
- Recall the principle of operation of aircraft pressure instruments, compass systems and gyroscopic systems.
Unit Content
- Aircraft Instrument Systems: Air data instruments and computers Air data computers RNAV systems Remote indicating compasses Gyroscopic platforms Inertial navigation systems and doppler Flight director systems Radar Radio and radar altimeters.
- Aircraft Operating Systems Electrical systems Pneumatic systems Hydraulic systems Aircraft fuel systems Landing gear Powered control systems Environmental control systems Aircraft pressurisation systems Oxygen systems Ice and rain protection Waste water disposal.
- Application of computers to aircraft: Electronic flight instrument systems Flight management systems Automatic flight systems Warning systems Digital flight data and cockpit voice recorder.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and tutorials.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Essay | Investigation of selected aircraft systems | 10% |
| Test | Progress Tests | 20% |
| Participation | Tutorial participation | 10% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 60% |
Text References
- ^ Thom, T. (1997). Avionics and flight management systems for the air transport pilot. Williamstown: Aviation Theory Centre.
- ^ Civil Aviation Safety Authority. (1993). B767-300ER Flight manual extract. Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service.
- ^ Wild, T.W. (1996). Transport category aircraft systems. Englewood CO: Jeppesen Sanderson.
- Lombardo, D.A. (1988). Aircraft systems - understanding your airplane. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books.
- Pallett, E.J.H. (1992). Aircraft instruments & integrated systems. Harlow, Essez: Longman Scientific and Technical.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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