ECTS - ATPL AGK-Airframe, Systems and Powerplant (021)
ATPL AGK-Airframe, Systems and Powerplant (021) (PLT203) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| ATPL AGK-Airframe, Systems and Powerplant (021) | PLT203 | 4. Semester | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| MATH151 ve PHYS101 ve PLT399 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | To provide foundational knowledge of aircraft airframes, systems, and powerplants consistent with ATPL theoretical requirements. Students will understand structural design philosophies, principal aircraft systems and their operation, and the fundamentals of piston and turbine engines, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and operational decision-making. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Systems and sub-systems of the fix wing aircrafts. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structures & Loads (fuselage, wings, stabilizers, design philosophies) | ATPL Book 2: Airframes & Systems – Chapter 1 Aircraft Structures |
| 2 | Hydraulics: components, fluids, safety | ATPL Book 2: Airframes & Systems – Chapter 2 Hydraulic Power |
| 3 | Landing Gear architectures | ATPL Book 2: Airframes & Systems – Chapter 3 Landing Gear |
| 4 | Wheels & Tyres | ATPL Book 2: Airframes & Systems – Chapter 4 Wheels and Tyres + Chapter 5 Brakes |
| 5 | Braking Systems & anti-skid | ATPL Book 2: Airframes & Systems – Chapter 6 Antiskid and Brake Systems |
| 6 | Flight Controls (linkages, redundancy) | ATPL Book 2:– Chapter 7 Primary Flight Controls + Chapter 8 Secondary Flight Controls |
| 7 | Powered Controls, mass balance, flutter | ATPL Book 2: Airframes & Systems – Chapter 9 Powered Flying Controls (+ Chapter 1: Flutter section) |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | |
| 9 | Pneumatic Systems | ATPL Book 2: Airframes & Systems – Chapter 10 Pneumatic Power |
| 10 | Pressurization & Environmental Control | ATPL Book 2: Airframes & Systems – Chapter 11 Air Conditioning and Pressurization |
| 11 | Ice & Rain Protection | ATPL Book 2: Airframes & Systems – Chapter 12 Ice and Rain Protection |
| 12 | Oxygen, Smoke & Fire Systems | ATPL Book 2: Airframes & Systems – Chapter 13 Oxygen, Chapter 14 Smoke Detection, Chapter 15 Fire Protection |
| 13 | Fuel Systems | ATPL Book 2: Airframes & Systems – Chapter 16 Fuel Systems |
| 14 | Piston Engines | ATPL Book 3: Powerplant – Chapters 1–3 (Piston Engine Principles, Systems, Operation) |
| 15 | Gas Turbines | ATPL Book 3: Powerplant – Chapters 4–6 (Gas Turbine Engines, Components, Instruments) |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. CAE Oxford ATPL: Airframes & Systems |
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| Other Sources | 2. Oxford ATPL: Powerplant; EASA CS-25 & AMC materyali |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 40 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Has the theoretical background necessary to analyze operational situations encountered during flight. | |||||
| 2 | Critically evaluates flight safety, airspace management, and crisis scenarios. | X | ||||
| 3 | Develops applicable strategic solutions in emergency situations. | |||||
| 4 | Possesses knowledge of flight safety, meteorology, flight planning, and emergency management. | |||||
| 5 | Analyzes technical and environmental problems encountered during flight and produces appropriate solutions. | |||||
| 6 | Applies risk management strategies for emergency situations. | |||||
| 7 | Takes responsibility for effective decision-making and conducting safe operations in various flight scenarios. | |||||
| 8 | Has knowledge of task sharing, communication protocols, and team dynamics in flight crews. | |||||
| 9 | Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms with flight crews. | |||||
| 10 | Collaborates actively within the team and fulfills assigned responsibilities. | |||||
| 11 | Ensures operational safety in multi-crew flights through effective cooperation and communication. | |||||
| 12 | Has knowledge of flight operations management, leadership principles, and crisis management. | |||||
| 13 | Demonstrates leadership in flight planning and operational processes. | |||||
| 14 | Manages teams and uses resources efficiently. | |||||
| 15 | Assumes responsibility for decision-making and guiding flight operations during crises. | |||||
| 16 | Has knowledge of national and international aviation regulations, safety standards, and ethical principles. | |||||
| 17 | Acts in accordance with ethical rules and legal regulations during flight duties. | |||||
| 18 | Complies with safety standards. | |||||
| 19 | Bears responsibility for acting in accordance with ethical principles and regulations in the aviation sector. | |||||
| 20 | Has knowledge of professional development tools and performance evaluation methods. | |||||
| 21 | Evaluates own flight performance and identifies areas for improvement. | |||||
| 22 | Plans personal professional development goals. | |||||
| 23 | Takes responsibility for continuous development with a lifelong learning approach. | |||||
| 24 | Has knowledge of flight simulations, air traffic management, and navigation systems. | |||||
| 25 | Applies learned knowledge in simulator applications and real flight conditions. | |||||
| 26 | Successfully manages crisis scenarios in a simulation environment. | |||||
| 27 | Demonstrates responsibility for operational decision-making by applying skills acquired through simulation-based training. | |||||
| 28 | Has knowledge of commercial flight operations, multi-crew systems, and flight safety procedures. | |||||
| 29 | Carries out duties and assumes operational responsibilities in advanced flight scenarios. | |||||
| 30 | Applies crew coordination and aircraft management processes. | |||||
| 31 | Assumes responsibility for leadership, safety, and management in commercial flight operations. | |||||
| 32 | Acquires an accredited ATPL (Frozen) CPL/IR(A) pilot license with international validity approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 100 | ||