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Aircraft Structures and Systems I

Avionics

Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Aircraft Structures and Systems I UEE212 Compulsory Bachelor's degree 2 Spring 4

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özgür BORA
Assistant Prof. Dr. Sedat SÜSLER
Lecturer Dr. Barış ÖNEN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Identify airworthiness requirements for structural strength.
2) Compare structural classifications.
3) Identify zonal and station identification systems.
4) Construct compliences for system asembly.
5) Exemplify structural connection techniques.
6) Clarify structure of wings, stabilizers and Nacelle/Pylons for engine mounting.
7) Explain flight control surfaces.
8) Explain usage and installation of equipments for emergency conditions

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Learning Outcomes
1 High High Middle High Middle Middle High Middle High High Middle Middle Middle High High Middle Middle High
2 High Middle Middle Middle High High Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle High High High Middle Middle High High
3 High High High Middle Middle Middle High Middle Middle High High Middle Middle Middle High High Middle Middle
4 High High Middle Middle High Middle Middle High High High Middle Middle High High High Middle High High
5 High High High Middle Middle High Middle Middle Low Middle Middle High Middle Middle High High Middle Middle
6 High High High Middle Middle Middle High High Middle Middle High High Middle Middle High High Middle Middle
7 Middle High Middle High High Middle Middle Middle High High High Middle Middle Middle High High Middle Middle
8 High High Middle Middle High High Middle Middle High High Middle Middle Middle High High Middle Middle Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Theory of Flight; (a) Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls; Operation and effect of: roll control: ailerons and spoilers; pitch control: elevators, stabilators, variable incidence stabilisers and canards; yaw control, rudder limiters; Control using elevons, ruddervators; High lift devices: slots, slats, flaps; Drag inducing devices: spoilers, lift dumpers, speed brakes; Operation and effect of trim tabs, servo tabs, control surface bias. (b) High Speed Flight, Speed of sound, subsonic flight, transonic flight, supersonic flight, Mach number, critical Mach number. (c) Rotary Wing Aerodynamics; Terminology; Operation and effect of cyclic, collective and anti-torque controls. Structures; General Concepts; (a) Fundamentals of structural systems. (b) Zonal and station identification systems; Electrical bonding; Lightning strike protection provision. Flight Controls (ATA 27) (a) Primary controls: aileron, elevator, rudder, spoiler; Trim control; Active load control; High lift devices; Lift dump, speed brakes; System operation: manual, hydraulic, pneumatic; Artificial feel, Yaw damper, Mach trim, rudder limiter, gust locks.Stall protection systems. (b) System operation: electrical, fly by wire.

Weekly Schedule

1) Theory of Flight Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls
2) Theory of Flight Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls
3) Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls Operation and effect of: — Roll control: ailerons and spoilers, — Pitch control: elevators, stabilators, variable incidence stabilisers and canards,
4) Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls Operation and effect of: — Roll control: ailerons and spoilers, — Pitch control: elevators, stabilators, variable incidence stabilisers and canards,
5) Yaw control, rudder limiters; Control using elevons, ruddervators; High lift devices: slots, slats, flaps; Drag inducing devices: spoilers, lift dumpers, speed brakes; Operation and effect of trim tabs, servo tabs, control surface bias; High Speed Flight Speed of sound, subsonic flight, transonic flight, supersonic flight; Mach number, critical Mach number;
6) Yaw control, rudder limiters; Control using elevons, ruddervators; High lift devices: slots, slats, flaps; Drag inducing devices: spoilers, lift dumpers, speed brakes; Operation and effect of trim tabs, servo tabs, control surface bias; High Speed Flight Speed of sound, subsonic flight, transonic flight, supersonic flight; Mach number, critical Mach number;
7) Rotary Wing Aerodynamics Terminology; Operation and effect of cyclic, collective and anti-torque controls.
8) Rotary Wing Aerodynamics Terminology; Operation and effect of cyclic, collective and anti-torque controls.
9) Midterm
10) Structures — General Concepts (a) Fundamentals of structural systems; (b) Zonal and station identification systems; Electrical bonding; Lightning strike protection provision.
11) Structures — General Concepts (a) Fundamentals of structural systems; (b) Zonal and station identification systems; Electrical bonding; Lightning strike protection provision.
12) Flight Controls (ATA 27) (a) Primary controls: aileron, elevator, rudder, spoiler; Trim control; Active load control; High lift devices; Lift dump, speed brakes; System operation: manual, hydraulic, pneumatic; Artificial feel, Yaw damper, Mach trim, rudder limiter, gust locks. Stall protection systems;
13) Flight Controls (ATA 27) (a) Primary controls: aileron, elevator, rudder, spoiler; Trim control; Active load control; High lift devices; Lift dump, speed brakes; System operation: manual, hydraulic, pneumatic; Artificial feel, Yaw damper, Mach trim, rudder limiter, gust locks. Stall protection systems;
14) Flight Controls (ATA 27) (b) System operation: electrical, fly-by-wire.
15) Flight Controls (ATA 27) (b) System operation: electrical, fly-by-wire.
16) Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Demonstration
5) Group Study
6) Simulation
7) Case Study
8) Self Study
9) Problem Solving


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required