| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Systems | UGM208 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Sedat SÜSLER
Lecturer Dr. Barış ÖNEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Identify air conditioning and cabin pressurisation systems.
2) Explain the unit which provide air for air-conditioning.
3) Describe to working pressure of valves and systems used in air conditioning.
4) Students explain the detailed working principles of a crew and passenger oxygen systems.
5) Explain the difference between de-icing and anti-icing and list the effects of icing on an aircraft during flight.
6) Describe ice detection and list method for ice detection.
7) Describe anti-icing systems, airfoil ice protection, thermal (hot air) systems, electrical systems, wing anti-ice systems and engine anti-ice systems.
8) Describe and explain rain removal and rain repellent systems.
9) Knows how pneumatic is supplied.
10) Defines the pneumatic system with its main lines.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | |
| 2 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | |
| 3 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | |
| 4 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | |
| 5 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | Low | Low | High | Middle | |
| 6 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | Low | Low | High | Middle | |
| 7 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | No relation | Low | High | Middle | |
| 8 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | No relation | Low | High | Middle | |
| 9 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | |
| 10 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurisation (ATA 21); Air supply; Sources of air supply including engine bleed, APU and ground cart. Air Conditioning; Air conditioning systems; Air cycle and vapour cycle machines; Distribution systems; Flow, temperature and humidity control system. Pressurisation; Pressurisation systems; Control and indication including control and safety valves; Cabin pressure controllers. Safety and warning devices; Protection and warning devices. Ice and Rain Protection (ATA 30); Ice formation, classification and detection; Anti-icing systems: electrical, hot air and chemical; De-icing systems: electrical, hot air, pneumatic and chemical; Rain repellent; Probe and drain heating; Wiper systems. Oxygen (ATA 35); System lay-out: cockpit, cabin; Sources, storage, charging and distribution; Supply regulation; Indications and warnings. Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36); System lay-out; Sources: engine/APU, compressors, reservoirs, ground supply; Pressure control; Distribution; Indications and warnings; Interfaces with other systems.
Weekly Schedule
1) Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36); System lay-out; Sources: engine/APU, compressors, reservoirs, ground supply; Pressure control; Distribution; Indications and warnings; Interfaces with other systems.2) Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36); System lay-out; Sources: engine/APU, compressors, reservoirs, ground supply; Pressure control; Distribution; Indications and warnings; Interfaces with other systems.
3) Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36); System lay-out; Sources: engine/APU, compressors, reservoirs, ground supply; Pressure control; Distribution; Indications and warnings; Interfaces with other systems.
4) Pressurisation pressurisation systems; control and indication including control and safety valves; cabin pressure controllers; Safety and warning devices; Protection and warning devices
5) Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurisation (ATA 21); Air supply; Sources of air supply including engine bleed, APU and ground cart. Air Conditioning; Air conditioning systems; Air cycle and vapour cycle machines; Distribution systems; Flow, temperature and humidity control system.
6) Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurisation (ATA 21); Air supply; Sources of air supply including engine bleed, APU and ground cart. Air Conditioning; Air conditioning systems; Air cycle and vapour cycle machines; Distribution systems; Flow, temperature and humidity control system.
7) Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurisation (ATA 21); Air supply; Sources of air supply including engine bleed, APU and ground cart. Air Conditioning; Air conditioning systems; Air cycle and vapour cycle machines; Distribution systems; Flow, temperature and humidity control system.
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Pressurisation; Pressurisation systems; Control and indication including control and safety valves; Cabin pressure controllers. Safety and warning devices; Protection and warning devices.
10) Pressurisation; Pressurisation systems; Control and indication including control and safety valves; Cabin pressure controllers. Safety and warning devices; Protection and warning devices.
11) Ice and Rain Protection (ATA 30); Ice formation, classification and detection; Anti-icing systems: electrical, hot air and chemical; De-icing systems: electrical, hot air, pneumatic and chemical; Rain repellent; Probe and drain heating; Wiper systems.
12) Ice and Rain Protection (ATA 30); Ice formation, classification and detection; Anti-icing systems: electrical, hot air and chemical; De-icing systems: electrical, hot air, pneumatic and chemical; Rain repellent; Probe and drain heating; Wiper systems.
13) Oxygen (ATA 35) system layout: cockpit, cabin; sources, storage, charging and distribution; supply regulation; indications and warnings
14) Oxygen (ATA 35) system layout: cockpit, cabin; sources, storage, charging and distribution; supply regulation; indications and warnings
15) Water/Waste (ATA 38) water system layout, supply, distribution, servicing and draining;toilet system layout, flushing and servicing; corrosion aspects
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