ECTS - Aviation Maintenance and Reliability
Aviation Maintenance and Reliability (PLT425) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Aviation Maintenance and Reliability | PLT425 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
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| Learning and Teaching Strategies | . |
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| Course Objectives | Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to introduce maintenance and reliability processes in the aviation sector. It provides students with fundamental knowledge on aircraft maintenance management, regulations, troubleshooting, safety practices, and maintenance- related accident analysis. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | 1. Aviation Maintenance Management: Introduction tomaintenance management principles, including regulatory frameworks such as SHT-145 and SHT-CAM.2. Minimum Equipment List (MEL): Examination of MEL regulations and their application in aviation operations.3. Technical Logbook: Understanding the purpose, structure, and usage of technical logbooks in maintenance tracking.4. Pre-Flight and Post-Flight Inspections: Overview of inspection procedures to ensure flight readiness and |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction to Aviation Maintenance Management | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 1: Why We Have to Do Maintenance |
| 2 | Aviation Maintenance Management (SHT-145 & SHT-CAM) | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 2: Development of Maintenance Programs |
| 3 | Minimum Equipment List (MEL) | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 6: Requirements for a Maintenance Program |
| 4 | Logbook | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 5: Documentation for Maintenance |
| 5 | Pre-Flight and Post-Flight Inspections | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 13: Line Maintenance (on-Aircraft) |
| 6 | Recurrent Maintenance (AD/SB Applications) | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 14: Hangar Maintenance |
| 7 | Temporary Structural Repair Procedures | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 12: Aircraft Maintenance Management |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Maintenance Test Flights and CRS | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 18: Reliability (Giriş yapılabilir) |
| 10 | Maintenance-Related Accident Analysis (Undeclared DGR) | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 19: Maintenance Safety |
| 11 | Maintenance-Related Accident Analysis (Lithium-Ion Batteries) | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 19: Maintenance Safety |
| 12 | Introduction to Reliability | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 18: Reliability (Introduction and Types of Reliability) |
| 13 | Elements of a Reliability Program | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 18: Reliability (Program Components) |
| 14 | Other Functions of the Reliability Program | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 18: Reliability (Additional Program Roles) |
| 15 | Administration and Management of the Reliability Program | Aviation Maintenance Management Chapter 18: Reliability (Program Administration) |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Kinnison, H. A., & Siddiqui, T. (2023). Aviation Maintenance Management (3rd Edition). McGraw-Hill. |
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| Other Sources | 2. Stolzer, A. J., Halford, C. D., & Goglia, J. J. (2021). Safety Management Systems in Aviation (3rd Edition). Routledge. Graham, A. (2022). Managing Airports: An International Perspective (5th Edition). Routledge. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 30 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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. | |||||
| 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 |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||