| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Instruments | UGM301 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lecturer Nezih KAYA
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explains the structure and operation of İndicators in Piston Engine Aircrafts.
2) Explains the structure and operation of Turbine Engine Indicator systems.
3) Explain automatic flight control system and its component locaions.
4) .Explain communication system and its component locaions.
5) Explains navigation systems and its component locaions.
6) Explain the structure and operation of instrument systems.
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 | 19 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | High | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | |
| 2 | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | High | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | |
| 3 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 4 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 5 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 6 | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | High | Low | High | Low | Low | High | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Instruments/Avionic Systems; Instrument Systems (ATA 31); Pitot static: altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator; Gyroscopic: artificial horizon, attitude director, direction indicator, horizontal situation indicator, turn and slip indicator, turn coordinator; Compasses: direct reading, remote reading; Angle of attack indication, stall warning systems; Glass cockpit; Other aircraft system indication. Avionic Systems; Fundamentals of system lay-outs and operation of: Auto Flight (ATA 22), Communications (ATA 23), Navigation Systems (ATA 34) Engine Indication Systems(Gas Turbine); Exhaust Gas Temperature/Interstage Turbine Temperature; Engine Thrust Indication: Engine Pressure Ratio, engine turbine discharge pressure or jet pipe pressure systems; Oil pressure and temperature; Fuel pressure and flow; Engine speed; Vibration measurement and indication; Torque; Power. Engine Indication Systems (Piston); Engine speed; Cylinder head temperature; Coolant temperature; Oil pressure and temperature; Exhaust Gas Temperature; Fuel pressure and flow; Manifold pressure.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to Instruments and Avionic Systems2) Pressure Measuring Instruments: Aneroid Gauge, Bourdon Tube, Bellows, Starin Gauges, Piezoresistive sensors,
3) Temperature measuring Instrument Mechanisms: Bimetallic Strip, Gas Expansion, Temperature Dependent Resistors, Temperature Sensing Bulbs, Thermocouples
4) Instrumentation Systems (ATA 31); Pitot static: Altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator; Gyroscopic: Artificial / artificial horizon, direction indicator, direction indicator, horizontal / horizon indicator, turn indicator, turn coordinator; Compasses: Direct reading, remote reading; Angle of Attack indicator, Stall warning systems; Glass cockpit: Other aircraft system indicators.
5) Engine Indication Systems (Piston); Engine speed; Cylinder head temperature; Coolant temperature;
6) Engine Indication Systems (Piston); Oil pressure and temperature; Exhaust Gas Temperature; Fuel pressure and flow; Manifold pressure.
7) Engine Indication Systems(Gas Turbine); Exhaust Gas Temperature/Interstage Turbine Temperature;
8) Turbine Temperature Indicators: Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), Turbine Inlet Temperature, (TIT), Turbine Gas Temperature (TGT), Interstage Turbine Temperature (ITT), and Turbine Outlet Temperature (TOT)
9) Engine Thrust Indication: Engine Pressure Ratio, engine turbine discharge pressure or jet pipe pressure systems;
10) Oil pressure and temperature; Fuel pressure and flow; Engine speed;
11) Vibration measurement and indication;Torque; Power.
12) Avionic Systems; Fundamentals of system lay-outs and operation of: Auto Flight (ATA 22)
13) Communications (ATA 23)
14) Navigation Systems (ATA 34)
15) Final Exam
16) Final exam week
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Group Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required