| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Basics | UGM209 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Sedat SÜSLER
Lecturer Şahin AYDIN
Lecturer Dr. Barış ÖNEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Apply safety precautions.
2) Take responsibility for workshop Applications.
3) Recognize instruments / kits.
4) Explain general avionics test equipment
5) Comment on fits and clearances.
6) Identify electric cables and connector
7) Identify the procedures for servicing and storage of aircrafts
8) Defines how controls will be made in extraordinary events.
9) Defines the maintenance procedures.
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| 2 | High | Middle | High | High | Low | High | High | High | High | Low | High | Low | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | Low | High | High | High | High | Low | High | Low | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Low | High | Middle | High | High | Low | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | Low | No relation | High | High | High | Low | High | Middle | High | |
| 6 | Middle | High | Middle | High | Low | High | Middle | High | High | Low | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | Low | |
| 7 | High | Middle | High | High | Low | High | Middle | High | High | Low | High | Low | High | High | High | Low | Middle | Low | Low | |
| 8 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Low | High | Middle | High | High | Low | High | Low | High | High | High | No relation | High | Low | Middle | |
| 9 | High | Middle | High | High | Low | High | Middle | High | High | Low | High | Low | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
This course covers fire protection (ATA 26): fire and smoke detection and warning systems; fire extinguishing systems; system tests, safety precautions - aircraft and workshop: aspects of safe working practices including precautions to take when working with electricity,gases especially oxygen, oils and chemicals.Also, instruction in the remedial action to be taken in the event of a fire or another accident with one or more of these hazards including knowledge of extinguishing agents, workshop practices: care of tools, control of tools, use of workshop materials;dimensions, allowances and tolerances, standards of workmanship;calibration of tools and equipment, calibration standards. Tools: common hand tool types;common power tool types;operation and use of precision measuring tools;lubrication equipment and methods;operation, function and use of electrical general test equipment. Avionic general test equipment: operation, function and use of avionic general test equipment. fits and clearances: drill sizes for bolt holes, classes of fits;common system of fits and clearances;schedule of fits and clearances for aircraft and engines;limits for bow, twist and wear;standard methods for checking shafts, bearings and other parts. riveting: riveted joints, rivet spacing and pitch;tools used for riveting and dimpling and inspection of riveted joints. Aircraft Weight and Balance; (a) Centre of Gravity/Balance limits calculation: use of relevant documents; (b) Preparation of aircraft for weighing; Aircraft weighing; Aircraft Handling and Storage; Aircraft taxiing/towing and associated safety precautions; Aircraft jacking, chocking, securing and associated safety precautions; Aircraft storage methods; Refuelling/defuelling procedures; De-icing/anti-icing procedures; Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic ground supplies. Effects of environmental conditions on aircraft handling and operation. Abnormal Events; (a) Inspections following lightning strikes and HIRF penetration. (b) Inspections following abnormal events such as heavy landings and flight through turbulence. Maintenance Procedures; Maintenance planning; Modification procedures; Stores procedures; Certification/release procedures; Interface with aircraft operation; Maintenance Inspection/Quality Control/Quality Assurance; Additional maintenance procedures.Control of life limited components
Weekly Schedule
1) Safety precautions,aircraft and workshop aspects of safe working practices including precautions to take when working with electricity, gases especially oxygen, oils and chemicals Also, instruction in the remedial action to be taken in the event of a fire or another accident with one or more of these hazards including knowledge on extinguishing agents2) Safety precautions,aircraft and workshop aspects of safe working practices including precautions to take when working with electricity, gases especially oxygen, oils and chemicals Also, instruction in the remedial action to be taken in the event of a fire or another accident with one or more of these hazards including knowledge on extinguishing agents
3) Care of tools, control of tools, use of workshop materials
4) Care of tools, control of tools, use of workshop materials
5) Dimensions, allowances and tolerances, standards of workmanship; Calibration of tools and equipment, calibration standards
6) Common hand tool types;common power tool types;operation and use of precision measuring tools;lubrication equipment and methods ,operation, function and use of electrical general test equipment
7) Common hand tool types;common power tool types;operation and use of precision measuring tools;lubrication equipment and methods ,operation, function and use of electrical general test equipment
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Common hand tool types;common power tool types;operation and use of precision measuring tools;lubrication equipment and methods ,operation, function and use of electrical general test equipment
10) Avionic general test equipment,operation, function and use of avionic general test equipment
11) Drill sizes for bolt holes, classes of fits;common system of fits and clearances,schedule of fits and clearances for aircraft and engines;limits for bow, twist and wear;standard methods for checking shafts, bearings and other parts
12) Continuity, insulation and bonding techniques and testing;use of crimp tools: hand and hydraulic operated;testing of crimp joints;connector pin removal and insertion;co-axial cables: testing and installation precautions;wiring protection techniques: cable looming and loom support, cable clamps, protective sleeving techniques including heat shrink wrapping, shielding
13) Aircraft Weight and Balance; (a) Centre of Gravity/Balance limits calculation: use of relevant documents; (b) Preparation of aircraft for weighing; Aircraft weighing;
14) Aircraft Handling and Storage; Aircraft taxiing/towing and associated safety precautions; Aircraft jacking, chocking, securing and associated safety precautions; Aircraft storage methods; Refuelling/defuelling procedures; De-icing/anti-icing procedures; Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic ground supplies. Effects of environmental conditions on aircraft handling and operation.
15) Abnormal Events; (a) Inspections following lightning strikes and HIRF penetration. (b) Inspections following abnormal events such as heavy landings and flight through turbulence. Maintenance Procedures; Maintenance planning; Modification procedures; Stores procedures; Certification/release procedures; Interface with aircraft operation; Maintenance Inspection/Quality Control/Quality Assurance; Additional maintenance procedures.Control of life limited components
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
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