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Technical and Vocational TrainingTechnical Foundation Degree

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Table of Contents

Page NumberSubject

3Program Description

3The general aim of the program

3The specific aim of the program

4Study Plan by Quarters

6Mathematics

9Physics

13D.C Electrical Fundamentals

20Air Legislation

25Human Factors

29A.C Electrical Fundamentals

33Electronic Fundamentals

37Materials and Hardware

44Maintenance Practices a&b

52Digital Fundamentals

59Aerodynamics

63Piston Aeroplane Aerodynamic Structures and Systems73Gas Turbine Engines

79Propellers


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Department Technical and Vocational Training Specialism Technical Foundation Degree

Program Description:

This Technical Foundation Degree was established to meet the needs of individuals to be

qualified in the area of technical maintenance. The degree program consists of 13 modules, whichenable the academic and vocational paths to be fused together, providing a course centred around

the needs of the maintenance engineer. In the first year, the modules studied are: Mathematics,

Physics, AC/DC Electrical Fundamentals, Electronic Fundamentals, Digital Fundamentals, HumanFactors, Air Legislation, Materials and Hardware and Maintenance Practices. The second year

modules are: Maintenance Practices (Aircraft Practical tasks carried on from the first year),Aerodynamics, Piston Aeroplane Aerodynamic Structures and Systems, Gas Turbine Engines andPropellers. Graduates will be awarded the Technical Foundation Degree which is also accredited

by Kingston University.

Trainees in the Technical Foundation Degree have 2720 training hours, which include lectures,practical training in a technical maintenance environment, tutorials and Co-operative Training.

The general aim of this program:

This training programme is the only one of its type in the country, opening new channels of highertechnical education that meet the country's needs, and creating opportunities for high school and

technical institute graduates. This will help to expand the Saudi manpower base in technicalmaintenance field and provide this sector of engineering with qualified national manpower.

The specific aims of the program:

By the end of this program, a trainee will be able to work with confidence as a maintenance

technician.

The technical foundation degree will also prepare trainees to join training in aircraft maintenanceto obtain EASA, Part 66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence after 2 years of aircraft maintenance

experience.

Due to its generic content, this degree will prepare trainees for many other engineering and

technical disciplines and careers.


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The Study Plan by Quarters

As a prerequisi te, trainees must have ach ieved a minimum of 6.0 in the Academic IELTS Exam, with 6.0 ineach component of the exam (Reading, Writing, Li stening and Speaking).

No. of UnitsNo.

CourseCode

Course Name Prerequisi tesCRH L P T CTH

1 AE0311 Mathematics None 9 9 0 1 10

2 AE0312 Physics None 8 7 2 1 10

3 AE1313 DC Electrical Fundamentals None 12 10 4 2 16FirstQuarter

Total 29 26 6 4 36

No. of UnitsNo.

CourseCode


1 AE1321 AC Electrical Fundamentals AE1313 10 8 4 1 132 AE2336 Electronics Fundamentals AE1313 3 2 2 0 4

3 AE1319 Air Legislation None 5 4 2 0 6

4 AE1320 Human Factors None 5 4 2 0 6SecondQuarter

Total 23 18 10 1 29

No. of UnitsNo.

CourseCode


1 AE1316 Materials & Hardware AE0312 10 8 4 1 13

2 AE1317 Maintenance Practices A AE1321 21 21 0 2 23

ThirdQuarter

Total 31 29 4 3 36

No. of UnitsNo.

CourseCode


1 **AE2318 Maintenance Practices B AE1317 18 0 36 0 36

FourthQuarter

Total 18 0 36 0 36

No. of UnitsNo.

CourseCode


1 AE2337 Digital Fundamentals AE1321 10 8 4 1 13

2 AE1324 Aerodynamics AE0312 10 8 4 1 13

Fifth

Quarter

Total 20 16 8 2 26


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No. of UnitsNo.

CourseCode


1 **AE2338Piston Aeroplane AerodynamicStructures & Systems

AE2318 24 24 0 1 25

Sixth

Quarter

Total 24 24 0 1 25

No. of UnitsNo.

CourseCode


1 **AE2338Piston Aeroplane AerodynamicStructures & Systems

AE2318 7 0 14 0 14

2 **AE2339 Gas Turbine Engines & Propellers AE2318 13 12 2 1 15

3 **AE2339 Propellers AE2318 4 3 2 1 6Seventh

Quarter

Total 24 15 18 2 35

No. of UnitsNo.

CourseCode


1 AE2302 Co-operative Training All Modules 4 390

Eighth

Quarter

Total 4 390

CRH L P T CTHTotal Number 173 128 82 13 223

Total Number of Training Hours 2720

CRH: Credit Hours L: Lecture P: Practical T: Tutorial CTH: Contact Hours

** Indicates a double module.


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DepartmentTechnical and VocationalTraining

SpecializationTechnical FoundationDegree

Course Name Mathematics Course Code AE0311

Prerequisites None

Quarter Number 1

Credit Hours 9

L 9

P 0

Course Description:

The course will give the students the skills and knowledgein engineering mathematics. The students will learn skills

in arithmetic, number systems, algebraic equations,

Geometry, Polar to Rectangular Conversion and Calculus.

Contact

Hours

(h/w)T 1

General objective of the course:

The course aims to teach students fundamentals of engineering mathematics and equip

them with the mathematical skills necessary for successful completion of the Technical

Foundation Degree.

Behavioural Objectives:Prepare the student to be able to:

1. Perform arithmetic calculations2. Convert numbers between bases and arithmetic operations with different bases3. Solve algebraic functions4. Solve geometric and trigonometric problems5. Representation of data and functions in the graphical form6. Relate Cartesian (polar) to vectors and vice versa and perform related calculations7. Explain the use and solve simple elementary problems in calculus

Contents (Theoretical and Practical):

Arithmetic

Algebra

Geometry

Calculus


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Detailed Theoretical and Practical Contents

Hours ContentsBehavioural

Objectives

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Tasks

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Arithmetic

o Arithmetical Terms and Signso Methods of Multiplication and Divisiono Fractions and Decimalso Weights and Measureso Conversion Factorso Ratio and Proportiono Averageso Percentageso Areas and Volumeso Squares, Cubeso Square and Cube Roots

1&2

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Algebra

o Evaluating simple algebraic expressionso Linear equationso Indices and powers, negative and fractional

indiceso Binary and other applicable numbering

systems

o Simultaneous equations and second degreeequations with one unknown

o Logarithms

3

20

Geometry

o Simple geometrical constructionso Graphical representations; nature and uses of

graphs of equations functions

o Simple trigonometry, trigonometricalrelationships, use of tables and rectangular

and polar coordinates.

4&5&6

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Calculus

o Introductiono Area under a curveo Turning Pointso Maxima and Minimao Solve problems using elementary differential

and integral calculus

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References

EASA Part 66 Module 1 Mathematics course notes James, G. (2001) Modern engineering mathematics. Harlow,

Prentice-Hall

Total Training Support (2004) Module 1 mathematics forEASA Part 66. Bedford, Total Training Support


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DepartmentTechnical and Vocational

TrainingSpecialization

Technical Foundation

Degree

Course Name Physics Course Code AE0312

Prerequisites None

Quarter

Number1

Credit Hours 8

L 7

P 2

Course Description

This course is mainly physics based and starts with the

definition of the SI system, the structure of matter and the

properties of solids, liquids and gases. The basic principles

of statics, kinetics and dynamics are explained andcalculations performed using appropriate formulae. Contact

Hours

(h/w)

T 1


To teach the students the fundamentals of engineering science and equip them with the

scientific skills and knowledge necessary for successful completion of the Technical

Foundation Degree

Behavioural Objectives:

Prepare the student to be able to:

1. Describe basic SI units and explain derived units.2. Describe the nature and properties of solids, fluids and gases.3. Describe the terms; explain the basic principles and use techniques and formulas

associated with: statics, kinetics, dynamics and fluid dynamics.

4. Describe principles and use formulas for thermodynamics.5. Describes principles and use formulas for light propagation and optics.6. Describe principles and laws associated with wave motion and sound and perform

associated calculations


Matter

Mechanics

Thermodynamics

Dynamics

Optics

Wave Motion and Sound


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Hours Contents BehaviouralObjectives

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Matter

o Nature of matter: the chemical elements,structure of atoms, molecules;

o Chemical compoundso States: solid, liquid and gaseous;o Changes between states.

1&2

40

Mechanics

Statics

o Forces, moments and couples,representation as vectors;

o Centre of gravity.o Elements of theory of stress, strain and

elasticity: tension, compression, shear and

torsion;

o Nature and properties of solid, fluid andgas;

o Pressure and buoyancy in liquids

(barometers)Kinetics

o Linear movement uniform motion in astraight line, motion under constant

acceleration (motion under gravity);

o Periodic motion: pendular movement;o Simple theory of vibration, harmonics and

resonance;

o Velocity ratio, mechanical advantage andefficiency

Dynamics

o Masso Force, inertia, work, power, energy

(potential, kinetic and total energy), heat,

efficiency;

o Momentum, conservation of momentum;o Impulse;o Gyroscopic principleso Friction: nature and effects, coefficient of

friction (rolling resistance)

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Fluid dynamics

o Specific gravity and density

o Viscosity, fluid resistance, effects ofstreamlining;

o Effects of compressibility on fluids;o Static dynamic and total pressure:

Bernoullis Theorem venturi.

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Thermodynamics

o Temperature: thermometers andtemperature scales: Celsius, Fahrenheit and

Kelvin; Heat definition.

o Heat capacity, specific heat;o Heat transfer: convection, radiation and

conduction;

o Volumetric expansion;o First and second law thermodynamicso Gases: ideal gases laws; specific heat at

constant volume and constant pressure,

work done by expanding gas;

o Isothermal, adiabatic expansion and

compression engine cycles, constantvolume and constant pressure, refrigerators

and heat pumps;

o Latent heats of fusion and evaporation,thermal energy, heat of combustion.

10

Optics Light

o Nature of light; speed of light;o Laws of reflection and refraction: reflection

at plane surfaces, reflection by spherical

mirrors, refraction lenses;

o Fibre optics.

5

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Wave Motion and Sound

o Wave motion: mechanical waves,sinusoidal wave motion, interference

phenomena, standing waves;

o Sound: speed of sound, production ofsound, intensity, pitch and quality, Doppler

effect.

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References EASA Part 66 Module 2 Physics course notes.

W Bolton, Mechanical Science, Blackwell


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Training

SpecializationTechnical Foundation

Degree

Course Name DC Electrical Fundamentals Course Code AE1313

Prerequisites None

Quarter

Number1

Credit Hours 12

L 10P 4

Course Description:

This course is designed to equip students with the

knowledge and skills necessary to solve electrical

problems, and introduce the characteristics and

applications of electrical components and devices used inDC electrical systems.

ContactHours

(h/w)

T 2


To teach students the fundamentals of direct current electrical engineering and equip

them electrical skills and knowledge to complete the Technical Foundation Degree.


The student should be able to:

1. Describe the structure and distribution of electrical charges within materials usedin electrical engineering.

2. Explain the production and effects of static electricity.3. Define the terms and fundamental units used in electrical engineering and explain

the relations between them.

4. Explain how electricity is produced and describe sources of DC electricity. Explainthe effects of internal resistance on sources of electricity.

5. Construct simple DC circuits using resistors. Perform calculation and makemeasurements to determine current, voltage and resistance.

6. Describe the construction, properties, identification and uses of resistors,capacitors and inductors in DC electrical engineering.7. Perform calculations to determine capacitance, inductance and time constants.

Draw and explain graphs of voltage and current for capacitors and inductors in DC

circuits.

8. Define the terms associated with power related calculations and measurements.9. Describe theories of magnetism and the properties, production and use of

permanent and electromagnets. Perform calculations associated with magnets and

magnetism.

10.Describe the effects of mutual and self inductance and factors that affect them.

11.Perform calculations associated with induction.


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Atoms, ions, molecules, compounds, compounds, semi-conductors, insulators.

Distribution of charges. Attraction, repulsion. Coulombs Law. Conduction insolids, liquids, gases and a vacuum.

Potential difference, emf, voltage, current, resistance conductance, charge,conventional and electron flow.

Production of electricity using light, heat, friction, pressure, chemical action andmotion. Construction of cells and batteries, primary, secondary. Lead acid, nickel

cadmium, other alkali cells. Internal resistance, capacity, terminal voltage.

Thermocouples, photo-cells.

Ohms Law. Kirchhoffs First and Second Laws.

Series interconnection, parallel interconnection and combinations. Colour coding, potentiometers, variable, voltage dependent, rheostats, Wheatstone

Bridge.

Dielectric constant, permittivity, absolute values, relative values.

Mmf, Programme strength, flux density, permeability, hysteresis loop, retentivity,coercive force, reluctance, saturation, eddy currents, precautions, storage.

Corkscrew Rule, Right Hand Grasp Rule.

Faradays Law, Lenzs Law, Programme strength, rates of change of flux, relativepositions.


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Objectives

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Tasks

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Electron Theory

o Structure and distribution of electricalcharges within atoms, molecules, ions and

compounds

o Molecular structure of conductors,semiconductors and insulators

1

10

Static Electricity and Conductiono Static electricity and distribution of

electrostatic charges

o Electrostatic laws of attraction and repulsiono Units of charge Coulombs Lawo Conduction of electricity in solids, liquids,

gases and a vacuum

2

10

Electrical Terminology

o The following terms, their unit and factorsaffecting them; potential difference,

electromotive force, voltage, current,resistance, conductance, charge,

conventional current flow, electron flow

3

10

Generation of Electricity

o Production of electricity by the followingmethods; light, heat, friction, pressure,

chemical action, magnetism and motion

4

15

DC Sources of Electricity

o Construction and basic chemical action of;

primary cells, secondary cells, lead acidcells, nickel cadmium cells, other alkaline

cells

o Cells connected in series and parallelo Internal resistance and its effect on a batteryo Construction, materials and operation of

thermocouples

o Operation of photo-cells

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DC Circuits

o Ohms Law, Kirchhoffs Law and Current

Lawso Calculations using the above laws to find

resistance, voltage and current

o Significance of the internal resistance of asupply

5&6

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Resistance / Resistor

A)

o Resistance and affecting factorso Specific resistanceo

Resistor colour code, values and tolerances,preferred values, wattage ratingso Resistors in series and parallelo Calculation of total resistance using series,

parallel and series parallel combinations

o Operation and use of potentiometers andrheostats

o Operation of Wheatstone BridgeB)

o Positive and negative temperature coefficient

conductanceo Fixed resistors, stability, tolerance and

limitations, methods of construction

o Variable resistors, thermistors, voltagedependent resistors

o Construction of potentiometers and rheostatso Construction of Wheatstone Bridge

5&6

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Powero Power, work and energy (kinetic and

potential)o Dissipation of power by a resistoro Power formulao Calculations involving power, work and

energy

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Capacitance / Capacitoro Operation and function of a capacitoro Factors affecting capacitance area of plates,

distance between plates, number of plates,

dielectric and dielectric constant, working

voltage, voltage rating

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o Capacitor types, construction and functiono Capacitor colour coding

o Calculations of capacitance and voltage inseries and parallel circuits

o Exponential charge and discharge of acapacitor, time constants

o Testing of capacitors

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Magnetism

A)

o Theory of magnetismo Properties of a magneto

Action of a magnet suspended in the Earthsmagnetic fieldo Magnetisation and demagnetisationo Magnetic shieldingo Various types of magnetic materialo Electromagnets construction and principles

of operation

o Hand clasp rules to determine magnetic fieldaround current carrying conductor

B)

o Magnetomotive force, field strength,magnetic flux density, permeability,

hysteresis loop, retentivity, coercive force

reluctance, saturation point, eddy currents

o Precautions for care and storage of magnets

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Inductance / Inductor

o Faradays Lawo Action of inducing a voltage in a conductor

moving in a magnetic field

o

Induction principleso Effects of the following on the magnitude of

an induced voltage; magnetic field strength,

rate of change of flux, number of conductor

turns

o Mutual inductiono The effect the rate of change of primary

current and mutual inductance has on

induced voltage

o Factors affecting mutual inductance, number

of turns in coil, physical size of coil,

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permeability of coil, position of coils with

respect to each other

o Lenzs Law and polarity determining ruleso Back emf, self inductanceo Saturation pointo Principle uses of inductors

References

EASA Part Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals course notes

Pallet, E.H.J., Aircraft Electrical Systems, LongmanScientific & Technical, 3rdedition 1987 ISBN 0-582-98819-5

Morris, Noel, M., Mastering Electrical Engineering,Macmillan Master Series, 2

ndedition 1991 ISBN 9-

780333547229


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DepartmentTechnical and

Vocational Training SpecializationTechnical Foundation

Degree

Course Name Air Legislation Course Code AE1319

Prerequisites None

Quarter Number 2

Credit Hours 5

L 4

P 2

Course Description

This course is aimed at equipping students with the

knowledge and understanding of aviation legislation and

safety management necessary to maintain aircraft.Contact

Hours

(h/w)

T 0


To teach students about the legal framework in which aircraft engineers work.

Behavioural Objectives


1. Describe the regulatory framework of the European aviation industry and explainthe roles and relationships of the organisations within the framework.

2. Describe the relationship between EASA Part 66, Part 145, Part 147 and Part M,demonstrate a detailed understanding of EASA Part 66 and Part 145 and Part M,

and explain the requirements of JAR-OPS.

3. Describe the regulations documentation and requirements and process associatedwith aircraft certification operation and continued airworthiness of commercial

transport aircraft.4. State and describe the factors that affect human performance in maintenance

engineering, and explain how the factors affect performance and why their

consideration is essential to maintain flight safety.

5. Describe the factors that cause and affect errors, and explain how errors can bemanaged and avoided using appropriate reference to error models and theories, and

examples of incidents attributed to human factor errors.

6. Describe the principles and function of Safety Management and Maintenance ErrorManagement Systems within aircraft engineering maintenance repair organisation

and explain concepts and application of risk analysis.


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Role of International Civil Aviation Organisation, EASA and Member States.

Relationship between Part 145, Part 66, Part 147 and Part M. Relationship with other Aviation Authorities.

Detailed understanding of Part 66, Part 145 and Part M.

Air Operators Certificates and responsibilities. Documents to be Carried. AircraftPlacarding (Markings).

Certification rules; such as EACS 23/25/27/29. Type Certification; SupplementalType Certification. Part 21 Design / Production Organisation Approvals.

Certificate of Airworthiness, Certificate of Registration, Noise Certificate, WeightSchedule, and Radio Station Licence and Approval.

Maintenance Programmes, Maintenance checks and inspections. Master MinimumEquipment Lists, Minimum Equipment List, Dispatch Deviation Lists.

Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, manufacturers service information.

Modifications and repairs. Maintenance documentation; maintenance manuals,

structural repair manual, illustrated parts catalogue, etc.

Continuing airworthiness. Test flights, ETOPS, maintenance and dispatchrequirements. All Weather Operations, Category 2/3 operations and minimum

equipment requirements.

The need to take human factors into account. Incidents attributable to human

factors/human error. Murphys Law. Vision, hearing, information processing, attention and perception, memory,

claustrophobia and physical access.

Responsibility; individual and group. Motivation and de-motivation. Peer pressure.Culture issues. Team working. Management, supervision and leadership.

Fitness/health. Stress; domestic and work related. Time pressure and deadlines.Workload; overload and underload. Sleep and fatigue, shift work. Alcohol,

medication, drug abuse.

Noise and fumes, illumination, climate and temperature, motion and vibration,working environment.

Physical work and repetitive tasks. Visual inspection. Complex systems.

Communication within and between teams. Work logging and recording. Keeping upto date, currency. Dissemination of information.

Error models and theories. Types of error in maintenance tasks. Implications of errors(e.g. accidents). Avoiding and managing errors.

Recognise everyday hazards, risks, natural and man-made risks, hard and soft risks,ownership of risk, carry out risk assessments and deal with emergencies.


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Hours ContentsBehavioral

Objectives

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Tasks

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Regulatory Framework

o Role of International Civil AviationOrganisation

o Role of EASAo Role of Member Stateso Relationship between Part 145, Part 66,

Part147 and Part M

o Relationship with other AviationAuthorities

1&2

6Part 66 Certifying Staff Maintenance

o Detailed understanding of Part 661&2&3

6Part 145 Approved Maintenance

Organisations

o Detailed understanding of Part 1451&2&3

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JAR-OPS Commercial Air Transportation

o Air Operators Certificates

o Operators Responsibilitieso Documents to be Carriedo Aircraft Placarding (Markings)

1&2&3

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Aircraft Certification

A) Generalo Certification rules; such as EACS

23/25/27/29

o Type certificationo Supplemental Type Certificationo

Part 21 Design/Production OrganisationApprovalsB) Documents

o Certificate of Airworthinesso Certificate of Registrationo Noise Certificateo Weight Scheduleo Radio Station Licence and Approval

3

6Part M

o Detailed understanding of Part M2&4


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Applicable National and International

Requirements

A)o Maintenance Programmes, Maintenance

checks and inspections

o Master Minimum Equipment Lists,Minimum Equipment List, Dispatch

Deviation Lists

o Airworthiness Directiveo Service Bulletins, manufacturers service

information

o

Modifications and repairso Maintenance documentation, maintenancemanuals, structure repair manual,

illustrated parts catalogue, etc

B)

o Continuing airworthinesso Test flightso ETOPS, maintenance and dispatch

requirements

o All Weather Operations, Category 2/3

operations and minimum equipmentrequirements

5&6

References

EASA Part Module 10 Aviation Legislation course notes

Civil Aviation Authority (2003) CAP 393 Air navigation;the order and the regulations

Civil Aviation Authority (2004) CAP 455 Airworthiness

notices Civil Aviation Authority (2003) CAP 553 BCAR Section A

airworthiness procedures

Civil Aviation Authority (2004) CAP 474 Foreignairworthiness directives

Civil Aviation Authority (2003) CAP 468 BCAR SectionLicensing aircraft maintenance engineers

Civil Aviation Authority (2007) CAP 747 MandatoryRequirements for Airworthiness

Civil Aviation Authority (2004) CAP 473 Foreign


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airworthiness directives Vols 1 and 2 CAA additional

airworthiness directives

Civil Aviation Authority (2002) CAP 520 Light aircraftmaintenance

Civil Aviation Authority (2004) CAP 476 Mandatoryaircraft modifications and inspections summary

JAR 66 Module 9 Human Factors course notes

Civil Aviation Authority (2002) CAP 715 Introduction toaircraft maintenance engineering human factors for EASA

Part 66

Civil Aviation Authority (2002) CAP 718 Human factors in

aircraft maintenance and inspection Civil Aviation Authority (2002) CAP 719 Fundamental

human factors concepts


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DepartmentTechnical Vocational



Degree

Course Name Human Factors Course Code AE1320

Prerequisites None

Quarter Number 2

Credit Hours 5

L 4

P 2

Course Description

This course introduces trainees to develop an

understanding of the conditions and requirements

necessary to ensure a safe working environment.

Contact

Hours

(h/w)

T 0


This course teaches trainees the need to take into account the affect that human

factors can attribute to errors in aircraft maintenance.


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1. Explain the need to consider human factors in aircraft maintenance and describethe basics of human performance, its limitations and factors that effect it

2. Explain the fundamentals of error models and theories, describe the implicationsof errors and explain the methods of avoiding and managing errors.

3. Recognise everyday hazards and risks, deal with minor problems and reactcorrectly to emergency situations.

4. State the applicable National and International requirements related to civilaircraft maintenance engineering.


This course is designed to satisfy the basic knowledge requirements for EASA Part

66 Modules 9 and 10 to category A licence level.


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Objectives

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Tasks

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General

The need to take human factors into account

o Incidents attribute to human factors/humanerror.

o Murphys Law.

1

9

Human Performance and Limitations

o Visiono Hearing

o Information processingo Attention and perceptiono Memoryo Claustrophobia and physical access

1

6

Social Psychology

o Responsibility: individual and groupo Motivation and de-motivationo Peer pressureo Culture issueso

Team workingo Management, supervision and leadership

2&3

6

Factors Affecting Performance

o Fitness/Healtho Stress; domestic and work relatedo Time pressure and deadlineso Workloado Sleep and fatigue, shiftworko Alcohol, medication, drug abuse

2&3

9

Physical Environment

o Noise and fumeso Illuminationo Climate and temperatureo Motion and vibrationo Working Environment

2&3

6

Tasks

o Physical worko Repetitive taskso Visual inspection

o Complex systems

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References

o EASA Part 66 Module 9 Human Factors course notes.o EASA Part 66 Module 10 Aviation Legislation course

notes

6

Communication

o Within and between teamso Work logging and recordingo Keeping up to date, currency of recordso Dissemination of information

2&3

6

Human Error

o Error models and theorieso Types of error in maintenance taskso Implications of errorso Avoiding and managing errors

2

6

Hazards in the Workplace

o Recognising and avoiding hazardso Dealing with emergencies

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Training SpecializationTechnical

Foundation Degree

Course Name AC Electrical Fundamentals Course Code AE1321

Prerequisites AE1313- DC Electrical Fundamentals

Quarter Number 2

Credit Hours 10

L 8

P 4

Course Description

This course teaches students about the fundamentals of

alternating current (AC) electrical engineering and equipsthem with the electrical skills and knowledge for

successful completion of the Technical Foundation

Degree.Contact

Hours

(h/w)

T 1


To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to solve electrical

problems likely to be encountered as an engineer in the aviation industry.


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1. Define the terms and fundamental units used with alternating current electricityand the relations between them.

2. Perform calculations and make measurements to determine voltage, current andpower in single, two and three phase ac circuits.

3. Describe the production of square and triangular waves.4. Describe the relationship between voltage and current in L, C and R series and

parallel networks.

5. Describe the relationship between inductance, capacitance, resistance andimpedance in ac circuits. Perform associated calculations and measurements.

6. Describe the relationship between true, reactive and apparent power in ac circuits.Perform associated calculations and measurements.7. Describe transformer construction, principles and operating characteristics and

perform associated calculations and measurements.

8. Describe the operation, application and use of filter circuits.9. Describe the construction, principles and operating characters of ac generators and

motors.

10.Describe the construction, principles and operating characteristics of ac generatorsand motors.

Contents (Theoretical and Practical): Phase, period, frequency, cycle, amplitude. Peak, peak-to-peak, rms, average.

Power factor.

Power transfer, no-load and load conditions, efficiency, dot codes, turns ratio,reflected impedance, primary and secondary currents, impedance matching,

current transformers, auto transformers.

Low pass, High pass, Bandpass and Bandstop.

Back emf, armature reaction, reactive sparking. Torque, speed, output voltage,internal resistance. Series, shunt, compound, start-generators. Direction of

rotation. Waveform production. Rotating armature, rotating Programme, brushless,

permanent magnet. Single, two and three phase. Star and Delta connections,

advantages and uses. Line and Phase voltages and currents.


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AC Theory

o Sinusoidal waveform; phase, period,frequency, cycle

o Instantaneous, average, root mean square,peak, peak to peak current values and

calculations of these values, in relation to

voltage, current and power

o Triangular / Square waveso Single / 3 phase principles

1&2&3

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Resistive (R), Capacitive (C), and Inductive (L)

Circuits

o Phase relationship of voltage and current inL,, C and R circuits, parallel, series and

series parallel

o Power dissipation in L, C and R circuitso Impedance, phase angle, power factors and

current calculations

o True power, apparent power and reactivepower calculations

4&5&6

20

Transformers

o Transformer construction principles andoperation

o Transformer losses and methods forovercoming them

o Transformer action under load and no-loadconditions

o Power transfer, efficiency, polarity markingso Calculation of line and phase voltages and

currents

o Calculation of power in a three phase systemo Primary and Secondary current, voltage,

turns ratio, power, efficiency

o Auto transformers

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Filters

o Operation, application and uses of the

following filters; low pass, high pass, bandpass, band stop

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20

AC Generators

o Rotation of loop in a magnetic field andwaveform produced

o Operation and construction of revolvingarmature and revolving field type AC

generators

o Single phase, two phase and three phase

alternatorso Three phase star and delta connections

advantages and uses

o Permanent Magnet Generators

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AC Motors

o Construction, principles or operation andcharacteristics of; AC synchronous and

induction motors both single and polyphase

o Methods of speed control and direction of

rotationo Methods of producing a rotating field;

capacitor, inductor, shaded or split pole

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References

EASA Part 66 Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals course

notes.

Morris, N (1991) Mastering Electrical Engineering.

Basingstoke, Macmillan.

Pallet, E.H.J. (1987) Aircraft Electrical Systems. Harlow,

Longman.

Pallet, E.H.J. (1992) Aircraft Instruments and IntegratedSystems. Harlow, Longman.

Jeppersen Sanderson Inc (2002) A & P Technician General

Textbook. USA, Englewood, Jepperson.

Jeppersen Sanderson Inc (2002) A & P Technician Airframe

Textbook. USA, Englewood, Jepperson.

Eismin, T (1995) Aircraft Electricity and Electronics. London,

McGraw-Hill

Jeppersen Sanderson Inc (2002) Electrical Systems for A & Ps.

USA, Englewood, Jepperson.


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Training SpecializationTechnical Foundation

Degree

Course Name Electronic Fundamentals Course Code AE2336

PrerequisitesAE0312- Physics

AE1313- DC Electrical Fundamentals

Quarter Number 2

Credit Hours 3

L 2

P 2

Course description

This module will initially discuss the operation and

construction of semiconductor components such asdiodes, transistors and integrated circuits. The module

will then describes PCBs and there uses. The module

then investigates the principle of Servomechanisms, their

construction, operation, uses and the terminology used.

Contact

Hours

(h/w)

T 0


This course introduces the concepts of electronic fundamentals with the theory of

semiconductors, PCBs and servomechanisms.



1. Describe the characteristics, properties and function of diodes

2. Describe the characteristics, properties, construction and function of transistors

3. Describe the characteristics, properties, construction and function of logic circuits and

operational amplifiers.

4. Explain PCBs and there uses.

5. Describe the characteristics, properties, functions, teminology and construction of

Servomechanisms


Semiconductors

Printed Circuit Boards

Servomechanisms


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RelatedTasks

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Semiconductors

Diodes

o Diode symbolso Diode characteristics and propertieso Diodes in series and parallelo Characteristics and detailed operation of

thyristors, LEDs, photo conductive diode,

varistor rectifier diodes, Zenor diode and

Shottky diode

o Functional testing of diodeso Diode materials, electron configuration and

electrical properties

o P and N type materials, effects of impurities onconduction, majority and minority characters

o PN junction in semiconductor, development of apotential across a PN junction in unbiased,

forward biased and reverse biased conditionso Diode parameters; peak inverse voltage,

maximum forward current temperature, frequent

leakage current, power dissipation

o Operation and function of diodes in thefollowing circuits; clippers, clampers, full and

half wave rectifiers, bridge rectifiers, voltage

doublers and triplers

Transistors

o Transistor symbolso Component description and orientationo Transistor characteristics and propertieso Construction and operation of PNP and NPN

transistors

o Base, collector and emitter configurationso Testing of transistorso Appreciation of other transistor type and their

uses

o Application of transistors; classes of amplifiers

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o Simple circuits including; bias, decoupling,feedback and stabilisation

o Multistage circuit principles; cascades, push-pull, oscillators, multivibrators, flip-flop circuits

Integrated Circuits

o Description and operations of logic circuits andlinear circuits/operational amplifiers

o Introduction to operation and function of anoperational amplifier used as; integrator,

differentiator, voltage follower, comparator

o

Operation and amplifier stages connectingmethods; resistive, capacitive inductive,inductive resistive, direct

o Advantages and disadvantages of positive andnegative feedback

6Printed Circuit Boards

o Description and use of printed circuit boards 4

6

Servomechanisms

o Understanding of the following terms; Open andclosed loop, follow up, analogue transducers

o Principles of construction, operation and uses ofthe following synchro system

components/features; resolvers, differential,

control and torque, E and I transformers,

inductance and capacitance transmitters and

synchronous transmitters

o Understanding of the following terms; Open and

closed loop, follow up, servomechanism,analogue, transducer, null, damping, feedback

deadband

o Servomechanism defects, reversal of sychroleads, hunting

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References

EASA Part 66 Module 4 Electronic Fundamentals course

notes.

EASA Part 66 Module 5 Digital Techniques and ElectronicInstrument Systems course notes.

Jeppesen Sanderson Inc (2001) Basic electronics and radio

installation USA, Englewood Jepperson

Jeppesen Sanderson Inc (2002) A&P technician general

textbook, USA, Englewood , Jepperson

Jeppesen Sanderson Inc (2002) A&P technician airframe

textbook. USA, Englewood, Jepperson

Floyd, T (2003) Digital fundamentals USA, Upper Saddle

River, Prentice HallEismin, T (1995) Aircraft electricity & electronics. London,

McGraw-Hill


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Training SpecializationTechnical

Foundation Degree

Course Name Materials and Hardware Course Code AE1316

Prerequisites AE0312

Quarter Number 3

Credit Hours 10

L 8

P 4

Course Description

This course introduces students to the properties,

characteristics and applications of aircraft engineeringmaterials and hardware, discussing how to identify

them. ContactHours

(h/w)T 1


To teach students about engineering materials, fundamentals of corrosion and the

properties, characteristics and uses of different types of aircraft hardware and how to

identify them.


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1. Describe the characteristics, properties and applications of common ferrous andnon-ferrous metals in aircraft engineering.

2. Describe the heat treatments used on ferrous and non-ferrous metals used inaircraft engineering and methods of testing the metals

3. Identify ferrous and non-ferrous metals used in aircraft engineering.4. Describe the characteristics, properties and identification of common composite

and non-metallic materials, sealants and bonding agents used in aircraft

engineering.

5. Explain how defects are identified and repaired in composite materials and be able

to identify defects.6. Describe the chemical fundamentals of corrosion. Describe and identify different

types of corrosion and explain how corrosion damage can be prevented,

reduced.

7. Describe the types, materials, characteristics and applications of aircraft fastenersand be able to identify different types.

8. Describe the types, materials, applications of aircraft pipes and their connectorsand unions, and be able to identify different types.

9. Describe the types, materials, characteristics and applications of springs in aircraftengineering.

10.Describe the purpose, loads, material and construction of bearings used in aircraftengineering.

11.Describe the types and applications of aircraft transmissions.12.Describe the types of cables and associated equipment and fittings used in aircraft

control systems.

13.Describe types, construction and characteristics of aircraft electrical cables andconnectors.


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Testing of hardness, tensile strength, fatigue strength and impact resistance.

Material types and susceptibility to corrosion. Formation of corrosion by galvanicaction, microbiological process and stress.

Screw threads; screw nomenclature, thread forms, dimensions and tolerances,standard aviation types, measuring screw threads.

Bolt types; specifications, identification, markings, international standards.

Nuts; self locking, anchor, standard types. Machine screws aircraftspecifications.

Studs; insertion, removal. Self tapping screws, dowels.

Tab and spring washers, locking plates, split pins, pal-nuts, wire locking, quick

release fasteners, keys, circlips, cotter pins. Solid rivets, blind rivets, heat treatment, specifications.

Gear types, ratios, reduction, multiplication, driven and driving, idler, meshpatterns. Belts, pulleys, chains and sprockets.

Standard aviation cable types, high tension, co-axial. Connector types; pins,sockets, insulators, current and voltage rating, coupling, identification.


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Objectives

Related

Tasks

12

Aircraft Materials - Ferrous

A)

o Characteristics, properties andidentification of common alloy steels used

in aircraft.

o Heat treatment and application of alloysteels.

B)

o Testing of ferrous materials for hardness,tensile strength, fatigue strength and

impact resistance.

1&2&3

12

Aircraft Materials Non-Ferrous

A)

o Characteristics, properties andidentification of common non-ferrous

materials used in aircraft.

o Heat treatment and application of non-ferrous materials.

B)

o Testing of non-ferrous material forhardness, tensile strength, fatigue strength

and impact resistance.

1&2&3

20

Aircraft Materials Composite and Non-

Metallic

A)

o Characteristics, properties andidentification of common composite and

non-metallic materials, other than wood,

used on aircraft.

o Sealant and bonding agents.B)

o The detection of defects/deterioration incomposite and non-metallic material.

o Construction methods of wooden airframestructures.

o Characteristics, properties and types of

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wood and glue used in aeroplanes.

o Preservation and maintenance of wooden

structure.o Types of defects in wood material and

wooden structure;

o Repair of wooden structure.o Characteristics, properties and types of

fabrics used in aeroplanes.

o Inspections methods for fabric.o Types of defects in fabric.o Repair of fabric covering.

12

CorrosionA)

o Chemical fundamentals.o Formation by, galvanic action process,

microbiological stress.

B)

o Types of corrosion and theiridentification.

o Causes of corrosion.o Material types, susceptibility to corrosion.

6

24

Fastenerso Screw threads; screw nomenclature.o Thread forms, dimensions and tolerances

for standard threads used in aircraft.

o Measuring screw threads.o Bolt types, specification, identification

and marking of aircraft bolts, international

standards.

o Nuts; self locking, anchor, standard types.o

Machine screws; aircraft specifications.o Studs; types and uses, insertion and

removal.

o Self tapping screws, dowels.o Tab and spring washers, locking plates,

split pins, pal-nuts, wire locking, quick

release fasteners, keys, circlips, cotter

pins.

o Types of solid and blind rivets,specifications and identification, heat

treatment.

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6

Pipes and Unions

o Identification of, and types of rigid and

flexible pipes and their connectors used inaircraft.

o Standard unions for aircraft hydraulic,fuel, oil, pneumatic and air system pipes.

8

6Springs

o Types of springs, materials, characteristicsand applications.

9

6

Bearings

o Purpose of bearings, loads, material,

construction.o Types of bearings and their application.

10

6

Transmissions

o Gear types and their application.o Gear ratios, reduction and multiplication

gear systems, driven and driving gears,

idler gears, mesh patterns.

o Belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets.

11

8

Control Cableso Types of cables.o End fittings, turnbuckles and

compensation devices.

o Pulleys and cable system components.o Bowden cables.o Aircraft flexible control systems.

12

8

Electrical Cables and Connectors

o Cable types, construction andcharacteristics.

o High tension and co-axial cables.

o Crimping.o Connector types, pins, plugs, sockets,

insulators, current and voltage rating,

coupling, identification codes.

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References

JAR 66 Module 6 Materials and Hardware course notes. Federal Aviation Administration (1998) Advisory Circular AC

43.13 1B with CHANGE 1, AC 43.13 2A Combines

acceptable methods, techniques and practices aircraft

inspection and repair USA, Englewood, Jepperson.

Jepperson Sanderson Inc (2002) A & P Technician Generaltextbook. USA, Englewood, Jepperson.

Jepperson Sanderson Inc (2002) A & P Technician Airframetextbook. USA, Englewood, Jepperson.

Eismin, T (1995) Aircraft electricity and electronics. London,McGraw-Hill.


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Technical

Foundation

Degree

Course Name Maintenance Practices A & B Course Code AE1317

Prerequisites AE1321- AC Electrical Fundamentals

Quarter

Number3 4

Credit Hours 21 18

L 21 0

P 0 36

Course description

This course provides students with the necessary

information to select and use the appropriate

information, tools and equipment to effectively carry outaircraft maintenance tasks. It is delivered over both

years to enable the practical element improve with

experience.

Contact

Hours

(h/w)

T 2 0


To enable the student to work safely and effectively on aircraft by adopting good

working practices, following approved theoretical and practical methods, procedures

and processes.


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1. Explain the precautions to be taken when working with electricity, gasses,especially oxygen, oils and chemicals, work safely with them and explain the

action to be taken in the event of fire or other accident involving them.

2. Explain the function, construction, care, control and use of common tool andequipment and use them correctly, effectively and safely.

3. Use workshop materials and complete tasks to high standards with attention paidto dimensions, allowances and tolerances.

4. Interpret engineering drawings and diagrams in a variety of formats and producedto different standards and produce simple engineering drawings.

5. Describe the terms fits, clearances and limits in relation to aircraft, engines andaircraft equipment and describe standard methods for checking shafts, bearingsand other parts.

6. Describe and carry out tests and checks on standard aircraft cables, co-axialcables, cable connectors and wiring installations and explain any precautions

to be observed when carrying out tests and checks.

7. Explain and perform connector assembly and disassembly, including pin insertionand removal and describe cable looming techniques, types of cable support and

forms cable protection.

8. Perform inspections and tests on crimped and soldered joints.

9. Explain the need for weight and balance calculations and perform weight andbalance and centre of gravity calculations using relevant documents.

10.Describe and safely perform aircraft handling maintenance and storage.11.Describe the effects of environmental conditions on aircraft storage and handling.12.Describe and perform inspections, tests, trouble shooting, disassembly, and

assembly and repair techniques.

13.Describe and understand maintenance procedures and documentation associatedwith the maintenance of aircraft.


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Common hand tools, power tools, crimping tools, soldering equipment and

methods, lubrication equipment and general test equipment. Calibrationof tools and equipment and calibration standards. Calibrated tools and

precision measuring equipment. General avionic test equipment digital

and analogue multimeters, bonding tester, insulation resistance tester,

capacitance meter, safety ohmmeter.

Drawing types, symbols, dimensions, tolerances, projections. Title blockinformation. Microfilm, microfiche and computerised presentations.

ATA Specification 100. Aeronautical and other standards including ISO,

AN, MS, NAS and MIL. Wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams.

Classes of fit, common systems of fits and clearances, schedule of fits andclearances. Limits for bow, twist and wear.

Continuity, insulation resistance, boding, functional. AMP, ERMA, hydraulic,AF8 and other crimping tools. Millivolt-drop-test, tensile pull-off

testing, co-axial connectors, clamps, anchors, p-clips, tie-wraps, efwrap,

heatshrink, spiwrap.

CofG / balance limits calculations.

Taxiing, towing, jacking, chocking, securing, refuelling, defuelling, anti-icing, de-icing. Aircraft storage methods. Connection of electrical, hydraulic and

pneumatic ground supplies. ALL associated safety precautions.

Types of defect and visual inspection techniques. Inspection of crimped andsoldered joints. Corrosion removal, assessment and re-protection. Non-

destructive inspection techniques, visual, penetrant, radiographic, eddy

current, ultrasonic and boroscope. Abnormal event inspections, lighting

strikes and HIRF penetration.

Maintenance planning, modification procedures, stores procedures,certification/release procedures, interfaces with aircraft operation.

Maintenance inspection, quality control, quality assurance. Additional

maintenance procedures.

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Objectives

Related

Tasks

12

Safety Precautions Aircraft and Workshop

o Aspects of safe working practices includingprecautions to take when working with

electricity, gases especially oxygen, oils and

chemicals.

o Also, instruction in the remedial action to betaken in the event of a fire or another

accident with one or more of these hazards

including knowledge on extinguishing

agents.

1

45

Workshop Practices

o Care of tools, control of tools, use ofworkshop materials.

o Dimensions, allowances and tolerances,standards of workmanship.

o Calibration of tools and equipment,

calibration standards.

2&3

20

Tools

o Common hand tools.o Common power tools.o Operation and use of precision measuring

tools.

o Lubrication equipment and methods.o Operation, function and use of electrical

general test equipment.

2

20 Avionic General Test Equipmento Operation, function and use of avionicgeneral test equipment.

6

45

Engineering Drawings, Diagrams and Standards

o Drawing types and diagrams, their symbols,dimensions, tolerances and projections.

o Identifying title block information.o Microfilm, microfiche and computerised

presentations.

o Specification 100 of the Air Transport

Association (ATA) of America.

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o Aeronautical and other applicable standardsincluding ISO, AN, MS, NAS and MIL.

o Wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams.

20

Fits and Clearances

o Drill sizes for bolt holes, classes of fits.o Common system of fits and clearances.o Schedule of fits and clearances for aircraft

and engines.

o Limits for bow, twist and wear.o Standard methods for checking shafts,

bearings and other parts.

3&5

45

Electrical Cables and Connectorso Continuity, insulation and bonding

techniques and testing.

o Use of crimp tools, hand and hydraulicoperated.

o Testing of crimp joints.o Connector pin removal and insertion.o Co-axial cables; testing and installation

precautions.

o Wiring protection techniques. Cable looming

and loom support, cable clamps, protectivesleeving techniques including heat shrink

wrapping, shielding.

6&7&8

12

Riveting

o Riveted joints, rivet spacing and pitch.o Tools used for riveting and dimpling.o Inspection of riveted joints.

12

12

Pipes and Hoses

o Bending and belling/flaring aircraft pipes.

o Inspection and testing of aircraft pipes andhoses.o Installation and clamping of pipes.

12

12Springs

o Inspection and testing of springs.12

12

Bearings

o Testing, cleaning and inspection of bearings.o Lubrication requirements of bearings.o Defects in bearings and their causes.

12

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o Inspection of gears, backlash. 12


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o Inspection of belts and pulleys, chains andsprockets.

o Inspection of screw jacks, lever devices,push-pull rod systems.

12

Control Cables

o Swaging of end fittings.o Inspection and testing of control cables.o Bowden cables, aircraft flexible control

systems.

12

20

Material Handling

B) Sheet Metalo

Marking out and calculation of bendallowance.o Sheet metal working, including bending and

forming.

o Inspection of sheet metal work.C) Composite and Non-Metallic

o Bonding practices.o Environmental conditions.o Inspection methods.

3&11

20

Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Bonding

o Soldering methods, inspection of solderedjoints.

o Welding and brazing methods.o Inspection of welded and brazed joints.o Bonding methods and inspection of bonded

joints.

8

20

Aircraft Weight and Balance

o Centre of Gravity/Balance limits calculation;use of relevant documents.

o Preparation of aircraft for weighing.o Aircraft weighing.

9

40

Aircraft Handling and Storage

o Aircraft taxiing/towing and associated safetyprecautions.

o Aircraft jacking, chocking, securing andassociated safety precautions.

o Aircraft storage methods.o Refuelling/defueling procedures.o De-icing/anti-icing procedures.o Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic ground

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supplies.

o Effects of environmental conditions on

aircraft handling and operation.

130

Disassembly, Inspection, Repair and Assembly

Techniques

o Types of defects and visual inspectiontechniques.

o Corrosion removal, assessment and re-protection.

o General repair methods, Structural RepairManual.

o

Ageing, fatigue and corrosion controlprogrammes.o Non-destructive inspection techniques

including, penetrant, radiographic, eddy

current, ultrasonic and boroscope methods.

o Disassembly and re-assembly techniques.o Trouble shooting techniques.

7&12

20

Abnormal Events

o Inspections following lighting strikes andHIRF penetration.

o Inspections following abnormal events suchas heavy landings and flight through

turbulence.

12&13

40

Maintenance Procedures

o Maintenance planning.o Modification procedures.o Stores procedures.o Certification/release procedures.o Interface with aircraft operations.

o Maintenance inspection/qualitycontrol/assurance.o Additional maintenance procedures.o Control of life limited components.

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References

JAR 66 Module 7 Maintenance Practices course notes. Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, structural repair manuals

and troubleshooting manuals.

Federal Aviation Administration (1998) Advisory CircularAC 43.13 1B with CHANGE 1, AC 43.13 2A

Combined acceptable methods, techniques, and practices

aircraft inspection and repair USA, Englewood,

Jepperson.

Jepperson Sanderson Inc (2002) A & P Technician

General Textbook, USA Englewood, Jepperson. Jepperson Sanderson Inc (2002) A & P Technician

Airframe Textbook, USA Englewood, Jepperson.

Eismin, T (1995) Aircraft Electricity & Electronics,London, McGraw-Hill.

Pallet, E.H.J. (1987) Aircraft Electrical systems, Harlow,Longman.


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Degree

Course Name Digital Fundamentals Course Code AE2337

Prerequisites AE1321- AC Electrical Fundamentals

Quarter Number 5

Credit Hours 10

L 8

P 4

Course Description

This course will teach students the fundamentals of

electronic engineering and introduce them to digital and

computing terminology and techniques.

Contact

Hours

(h/w)

T 1


To introduce students to typical electronic, digital and computing components,

equipment and systems found on modern large commercial jet aircraft.


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1. Describe typical systems arrangements and cockpit layouts of electronicinstruments systems and explain the principles of operation of CRTs, LCDs

and displays employing LEDs.

2. Convert between different numbering systems.3. Define analogue and digital data and explain how data is converted from one

format to another.

4. Describe the operations of data buses in aircraft systems and have knowledge ofARINC and other specifications.

5. Identify common logic gate symbols, tables and equivalent circuits, state their

applications in aircraft systems and interpret logic diagrams.6. Describe the technology of basic computers using appropriate terminology asapplied in aircraft systems.

7. Describe the functions and operations of microprocessors, control and processingunit, clock, register and arithmetic logic unit.

8. Describe the operation and uses for encoders and decoders and uses for thedifferent sizes of integrated circuits.

9. Discuss the operation, application and identification in logic diagrams ofmultiplexers and demultiplexers.

10.Describe the layout and components, and explain the operation of typical wire

and fibre optic data transmission systems on aircraft.11.Discuss the principles of operation of common displays used in modern aircraft

to include cathode ray tubes, LEDs, LCDs.

12. Describe the catastrophic effects that can be caused by unapproved changes tosoftware programmes.

13. Discuss phenomena that can affect maintenance practices for electronic systemsto include EMC, EMI, HIRF and lighting. Also the need for special handling

of components sensitive to electrostatic discharges and the risks and damage

that can be caused.

14.Describe the arrangement, layout and built-in-test-equipment (BITE) testing oftypical aircraft electronic and digital systems. To include ACARS-ARINC,ECAM, EFIS, EICAS, FBW, FMS, GPS, IRS and TCAS.


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Electronic instrument systems and cockpit instrument layouts and operation of

CRTs, LCDs and displays using LEDs Binary, Octal and hexadecimal numbering systems and conversion between them.

Various types of A to D and D to A convertors, inputs outputs and limitations.

ARINC.

Common logic gate symbols, tables and equivalent circuits. Aircraft applications,schematic diagrams.

Computer terminology (including bit, byte, software, hardware, CPU, IC andvarious memory devices such as RAM, ROM and PROM). Computer

technology as applied to aircraft systems.

Microprocessors functions and operations, for processing unit, clock, register,arithmetic logic unit.

Operation and uses for encoders and decoders and the uses for medium, large andvery large scale integration.

Operation, application and identification in logic diagrams of multiplexers anddemultiplexers.

Special handling of components sensitive to electrostatic discharge and theawareness of the risks and damage that can be caused.

Advantages and disadvantages of fibre optic data transmission. Fibre optic related

terms, terminations, couplers, control terminals, remote terminals,aircraft applications.

Cathode Ray Tube (CRRT), Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and Liquid CrystalDisplays (LCDs).

Software management control restrictions, airworthiness requirements andpossible catastrophic effects of unapproved changes to software

programmes.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), HighIntensity Radiated Programme (HIRF) and lightning/lightning

protection.

General arrangement of typical electronic/digital aircraft systems and associatedBITE. BITE testing such as ACARS-ARINC, ECAM, EFIS, EICAS,

fly-by-wire, Flight Management System, Global Positioning System,

Inertial Reference System and Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance

System.


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Objectives

Related

Tasks

9Electronic Instrument Systems

o Typical systems arrangements and cockpitlayout of electronic instrument system.

1

6

Numbering Systemso Numbering systems; binary, octal and

hexadecimal.

o Demonstration of conversions between thedecimal and binary, octal and hexadecimal

systems and vice versa.

2

6

Data Conversion

o Analogue data, Digital data.o Operation and application of analogue to

digital, and digital to analogue converters,

inputs and outputs, limitations of various

types.

3

6

Data Buses

o Operation of data buses in aircraft systems,including knowledge of ARINC and other

specifications

4

6

Logic Circuits

o Identification of common logic gatesymbols, tables and equivalent circuits.

o Applications used for aircraft systems,schematic diagrams.

o Interpretation of logic diagrams.

5

12

Basic Computer Structureo Computer terminology (including bit, byte,

software, hardware, CPU, IC and various

memory devices such as RAM, ROM,

PROM).

o Computer technology (as applied in aircraftsystems).

o Computer related terminology.o Operation, layout and interface of the major

multiaddress instruction words.

o Memory associated terms.

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o Operation of typical memory devices.o Operation, advantages and disadvantages of

the various data storage systems.

6

Microprocessors

o Functions performed and overall operationof a microprocessor.

o Basic operation of each of the followingmicroprocessor elements; control and

processing unit, clock, register, arithmetic

logic unit.

7

6

Integrated Circuits

o

Operation and use of encoders anddecoders.o Function of encoder types.o Uses of medium, large and very large scale

integration.

8

6

Multiplexing

o Operation, application and identification inlogic diagrams of multiplexers and

demultiplexers.

9

12

Fibre Optics

o Advantages and disadvantages of fibre opticdata transmission over electrical wire

propagation.

o Fibre optic data bus.o Fibre optic related terms.o Terminations.o Couplers, control terminals, remote

terminals.

o Application of fibre optics in aircraft

systems.

10

12

Electronic Displayso Principles of operation of common types of

displays used in modern aircraft, including;

o Cathode Ray Tubes, Light Emitting Diodesand Liquid Crystal Display.

11

3

Electrostatic Sensitive Devices

o Special handling of components sensitive toelectrostatic discharges.

o Awareness of risks and possible damage, tocomponents and personnel anti-static

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protection devices.

6

Software Management Controlo Awareness of restrictions, airworthiness

requirements and possible catastrophic

effects of unapproved changes to software

programmes.

12

12

Electromagnetic Environment

o Influence of the following phenomena onmaintenance practices for electronic system.

o EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility.o EMI Electromagnetic Interference.o HIRF High Intensity Radiated Field.o Lightning/lightning protection.

13

12

Typical Electronic/Digital Aircraft Systems

General arrangement of typical electronic/digital

aircraft systems and associated BITE

o ACARS-ARINC Communication andAddressing and Reporting System.

o ECAM-Electronic Centralised AircraftMonitoring

o EFIS-Electronic Flight Instrument Systemo EICAS-Engine Induction and Crew

Alerting System

o FBW-Fly by Wireo FMS-Flight Management Systemo GPS-Global Positioning Systemo IRS-Interial Reference Systemo TCAS-Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance

System

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References

EASA Part 66 Module 4 Electronic Fundamentals course

notes.

EASA Part 66 Module 5 Digital Techniques and Electronic

Instrument Systems course notes.

Jeppesen Sanderson Inc (2001) Basic electronics and radio

installation USA, Englewood Jepperson

Jeppesen Sanderson Inc (2002) A&P technician general

textbook, USA, Englewood , JeppersonJeppesen Sanderson Inc (2002) A&P technician airframe

textbook. USA, Englewood, Jepperson

Floyd, T (2003) Digital fundamentals USA, Upper Saddle

River, Prentice Hall

Eismin, T (1995) Aircraft electricity & electronics. London,

McGraw-Hill


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Degree

Course Name Aerodynamics Course Code AE1324

Prerequisites AE0312- Physics

Quarter Number 5

Credit Hours 10

L 8

P 4

Course description

This module will initially establish the need for a

standard atmosphere (ISA) and describes the

properties of the atmosphere as applicable to

aerodynamics. The module will describe the

airflow around a body and the generation of lift

and drag, quoting relevant terms and formulae and

performing calculations.

Contact

Hours

T 1


This course introduces the concepts of aerodynamics, the theory of flight of heavier than

air vehicles and flight stability.


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Prepare the student to be able to:10.Describe the properties of the Earths atmosphere and the international Standard

Atmosphere, relate the two, and explain the need for standard atmospheres and their

application to aerodynamics.

11.Investigate the factors that affect the airflow around a body, explain the need forstandard atmospheres and their application to aerodynamics.

12.Explain terms lift, weight, thrust and drag the factors that affect them and therelationships between them. Discuss the generation of lift, the effects of aerofoil

contamination and explain the use and operation of lift augmentation devices.

13.Explain the theory of a turn taking into account factors that can affect it.14.Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of longitudinal, lateral and directional flightstability and of the design features incorporated to provide stability.

15.Describe and define typical aerodynamic terms, cite examples and select and useappropriate formulae where necessary.


Physics of the Atmosphere

Aerodynamics

Theory of Flight

Flight Stability and Dynamics


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Objectives

Related

Tasks

10Physics of the Atmosphere

o Temperature and pressure lapse rates.o Density and the Terminology used.

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Aerodynamics

o Airflow around a bodyo Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow, free

stream flow, relative airflow, upwash and

downwash, vortices, stagnation.

o The terms camber, chord, mean aerodynamicchord, profile (parasite) drag , induced drag,

centre of pressure, angle of attack, wash-in and

wash out, fineness ratio, wing shape and aspect

ratio. Thrust, weight, aerodynamic resultant.

o Thrust, Weight, Aerodynamic Resultant

o Generation of Lift and Drag, Angle of Attack,Lift coefficient, Drag coefficient, Drag

coefficient, polar curve, stall.

o Aerofoil contamination including ice, snow,frost.

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Theory of Flight

o Relationship between lift, weight, thrust anddrag.

o Glide ratioo Steady state flights, performanceo Theory of the turno Influence of load factor, stall, flight envelope

and structural limitations

o Lift augmentation

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Flight Stability and Dynamics

o Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability

(active and passive)o Changing the general appearance of the form,

adding texts and fields on the screen for

displaying data and changing the colours

o Specify and change the properties for eachobject in the form

5&6

References

EASA Part 66 Module 8 Aerodynamics course notes

Anderson, J (2001) Fundamentals of aerodynamics London,

McGraw-HillAnderson, J (2000) Introduction to flight Harlow, Pearson

Prentice-Hall

Barnard, RH. (2004) Aircraft flight Harlow, Pearson Prentice-

Hall

Kermode, A.C. (1996) Mechanics of flight Harlow, Longmans


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Department Technical Vocational Training SpecializationTechnical

Foundation Degree

Course NamePiston Aeroplane Aerodynamics,

Structure and SystemsCourse Code **AE2338

Prerequisites AE2318- Maintenance Practices

Quarter

Number6 7

Credit Hours 24 7

L 24 0

P 0 14

Course Description

This module first discusses the operation and effectof primary and secondary aircraft controls, wing

fences and boundary layer control. The system

layout, operation and warning devices used in both

the air conditioning and cabin pressurisation

systems are discussed in detail.

Contact

Hours

(h/w)

T 1 0


To consolidate and develop the general and fundamental aircraft engineering modules

taught in the earlier parts of the course by examining the components, system layout andoperation of aircraft systems.


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1. Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of the theory of flight associated with largecommercial jet aircraft, and explain the operation and effects of control surfaces and

airfoil devices using appropriate technology.

2. Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of the general concepts behind aircraftstructures and construction methods, and describe the construction of typical aircraft

fuselages, wings, stabilisers, flight control surfaces and nacelles/pylons and explain

factors considered in their design.

3. Describe the fundamentals of system layout, and basic operation of typical Auto-Flight (ATA 22), Communications (ATA 23), and Navigation (ATA 34) systems.

4. Explain emergency equipment requirements and describe typical aircraftequipment and furnishings (ATA25) and portable fire extinguisher equipment.5. Describe the typical components and equipment found in aircraft InstrumentSystems (ATA31) and On board Maintenance Systems (ATA45), describe typical

system layouts , and explain the operation of the systems .

6. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the components and systems and producesimple drawings/schematics of typical systems.

7. Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurisation (ATA21)8. Flight Controls (ATA27)9. Fuel Systems (ATA28)

Hydraulic Power (ATA29)Landing Gear (ATA32)

Oxygen (ATA35)

Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA36)

Waste and Water (ATA38)

Electrical Power (ATA24)

Lights (ATA33)

Fire protection (ATA26)

Ice and Rain protection (ATA30)

10.Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the aircraft systems listed in 5above sufficient to enable fault identification, analysis and diagnosis, and faultrectification.

11.Make use of a variety of information sources, apply a logical, analytical approachto fault diagnosis, and communicate technical information both orally and in the

form of written technical reports


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Theory of Flight

Airframe Structures - General Concepts Airframe Structures Aeroplanes

Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurisation (ATA 21)

Instrument/Avionic Systems

Electrical Power

Equipment and Furnishings

Fire Protection

Flight Controls (ATA 27)

Fuel Systems (ATA 28)

Hydraulic Power (ATA 29)

Ice and Rain Protection (ATA 30)

Landing Gear (ATA 32)

Lights (ATA 33)

Oxygen (ATA 35)

Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36)

Water/Waste (ATA 38)

On Board Maintenance Systems (ATA 45)


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Objectives

Related

Tasks

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Theory of Flight

o Aeroplane Aerodynamics and FlightControls

o Operation and effect of:o roll control: ailerons and spoilers;o pitch control: elevators, stabilators, variable

incidence stabilisers and canards;

o yaw control, rudder limiters;o Control using elevons, ruddervators;o High lift devices, slots, slats, flaperons;o Drag inducing devices, spoilers, lift

dumpers, speed brakes;

o Effect of wing fences, saw tooth leadingedges;

o Boundary layer control using vortexgenerators, stall wedges or leading edge

devices;o Operation and effect of trim tabs, balance

and antibalance (leading) tabs, servo tabs,

spring tabs, mass balance, control surface

bias, aerodynamic balance panels;

o High Speed Flighto Speed of sound, subsonic flight, transonic

flight,

o Mach number, critical Mach number,compressibility buffet, shock wave,

aerodynamic heating, area rule;

o Factors affecting airflow in engine intakesof high speed aircraft;

o Effects of sweepback on critical Machnumber

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Airframe Structures General Concepts

o Airworthiness requirements for structural

strength;o Structural classification, primary, secondary

and tertiary;

o Fail safe, safe life, damage toleranceconcepts;

o Stress, strain, bending, compression, shear,t