ECTS - Aircraft Flight Control Systems (Module 13-12)
Aircraft Flight Control Systems (Module 13-12) (AEE222) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Aircraft Flight Control Systems (Module 13-12) | AEE222 | 4. Semester | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| 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 | |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Flight Controls, Manually Operated Systems, Power Flying Control Systems, Feel and Centring, Flight Control Systems, Autopilot, High Lift Devices, Leading and Trailing Edge Devices, Stall Protection / Warning Systems |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flight Controls: Primary Controls, Secondary Controls, Associated Systems, System Configurations | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 2 | Manually Operated Systems: Chains and sprockets, control cables, turnbuckles, unregulated systems, cable tension regulator, pulleys, fairleads, quadrants and torque arms, bell cranks, control tubes, control stops, manual systems, trim systems | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 3 | Power Flying Control Systems: Aerodynamic force, power assisted flying controls, powered flying controls, multiple systems, parallel jacks, tandem jack unit, split control surfaces, manual reversion, control stops | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 4 | Feel and Centring: Spring Feel, Trimming power operated controls, Q feel, Simple Q feel system, haydraulic Q feel system Gust Locks: Locking manually operated controls, power control unit damping | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 5 | Flight Control Systems: Aileron Control System, Aileron/Spoiler Control, Spoiler/Speed Brake Control System | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 6 | Flight Control Systems: Speed Brake Lever, Spoiler Power Control Unit, Lift Dump | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 7 | Flight Control Systems: Active Load Alleviation Control, Elevator Control System, Rudder Control System | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 8 | Autopilot: Electrical Servo Motors, Hydraulic Servo Actuators Fly By Wire: System Description, Pitch control, Roll control, Yaw control | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 9 | High Lift Devices: Simple Trailing Edge Flap Operating Systems, Manually Operated Flap System, Electrically Powered Flap System, Simple Hydraulic Flap Drive System, Synchronizing Jacks | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 10 | Leading and Trailing Edge Devices: Slat and Flap Operation, Flap/Slat Operating System, Flap Loader Limiter, Asymmetric Flap Protection System, Alternate Flap Operation | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 11 | Leading and Trailing Edge Devices: Trailing Edge Flap Transmission Units, Leading Edge Flaps, Krueger Flaps, Variable Camber Flaps, Leading Edge Flap Pneumatic System, Pneumatic Drive Unit (PDU) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 12 | Stall Protection / Warning Systems: Stall, Stall Sensors | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 13 | Stall Protection / Warning Systems: Stall Warning System, Stall Protection Systems | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 14 | Stall Protection / Warning Systems: Unsafe Takeoff Warning System, Duplicate Inspection | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. ICAT Module 13.7 |
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| 3. TTS Module 13.7 | |
| Other Sources | 2. Module13.7 Lecture Notes |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 20 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 50 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 50 |
| 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 | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Understands and applies the basic concepts of mathematics and physics. | |||||
| 2 | Knows and applies the theoretical and practical concepts of basic electricity and electronic circuits. | |||||
| 3 | Knows the computer architecture, data buses, and analog/digital devices of the aircraft in detail. | |||||
| 4 | Identifies aircraft materials and hardware, and uses this knowledge in maintenance. | |||||
| 5 | Installs all avionics equipment, troubleshoots faults, performs disassembly and replacement, and conducts tests. | |||||
| 6 | Knows and applies the maintenance, repair, and overhaul standards of aircraft electrical and electronic systems and components. | |||||
| 7 | Uses the technical knowledge, skills, and modern maintenance tools required for avionic maintenance practices. | |||||
| 8 | Works in multidisciplinary environments and demonstrates individual and teamwork skills. | |||||
| 9 | Communicates effectively in oral and written forms in multiple languages (English, Turkish, etc.). | |||||
| 10 | Recognizes the necessity of lifelong learning, accesses information effectively, and follows innovations in science and technology. | |||||
| 11 | Acts with professional and ethical responsibility. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload | 76 | ||