| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Practices II | UGM307 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lecturer Şahin AYDIN
Lecturer Dr. Barış ÖNEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Apply sheet metal forming.
2) Applies the maintenance procedures related to composite materials.
3) Makes the soldering methods.
4) Knows welding methods.
5) Knows the calculation of Center of Gravity / Balance limits.
6) Makes the preparations for the weighing of the Aircraft and makes the weighing process.
7) Knows Aircraft Handling and Storage operations.
8) Determines corrosion and applies prevention methods.
9) Defines the types of damage.
10) Knows the usage areas of non-destructive testing methods.
11) Applies disassembly and assembly techniques.
12) Knows troubleshooting techniques.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Low | Middle | High | High | Low | Low | High | Low | High | |
| 2 | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | High | High | Low | No relation | Low | Low | High | |
| 4 | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | High | High | Low | No relation | Low | Low | High | |
| 5 | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | High | High | Low | No relation | Low | Low | High | |
| 6 | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | High | High | Low | No relation | Low | Low | High | |
| 7 | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | High | High | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 8 | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 9 | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 10 | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | High | High | High | |
| 11 | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | High | Low | High | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 12 | High | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | Low | High | High | Low | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Maintenance Practices-1
Course Contents
Material handling; Sheet Metal; Marking out and calculation of bend allowance; Sheet metal working, including bending and forming; Inspection of sheet metal work. Composite and non-metallic; Bonding practices; Environmental conditions; Inspection methods. Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Bonding; (a) Soldering methods; inspection of soldered joints. (b) Welding and brazing methods; Inspection of welded and brazed joints; Bonding methods and inspection of bonded joints. Disassembly, Inspection, Repair and Assembly Techniques; (a) Types of defects and visual inspection techniques; Corrosion removal, assessment and reprotection; (b) General repair methods, Structural Repair Manual; Ageing, fatigue and corrosion control programmes; (c) Non-destructive inspection techniques including, penetrant, radiographic, eddy current, ultrasonic and boroscope methods; (d) Disassembly and re-assembly techniques; (e) Trouble shooting techniques. 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.
Weekly Schedule
1) Pipes and hoses Bending and belling/flaring aircraft pipes2) Pipes and hoses Inspection and testing of aircraft pipes and hoses; Installation and clamping of pipes
3) Springs Inspection and testing of springs
4) Bearings Tests, cleaning and controls of bearings. Lubrication requirements of bearings
5) Bearings Defects in bearings and their causes
6) Transmissions Inspection of gears, backlash; Inspection of belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets; Inspection of screw jacks, lever devices, push-pull rod systems
7) Control cables Swaging of end fittings Inspection and testing of control cables; Bowden cables; aircraft flexible control systems
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Sheet metal Sheet metal working, including bending and forming; Inspection of sheet metal work
10) Material handling Sheet Metal Sheet metal working, including bending and forming; Inspection of sheet metal work
11) Material handling Sheet Metal Sheet metal working, including bending and forming; Inspection of sheet metal work
12) Welding, brazing, soldering and bonding Inspection of welded and brazed joints
13) Welding, brazing, soldering and bonding Welding and brazing methods
14) Welding,brazing,soldering and bonding Soldering methods; inspection of soldered joints; Inspection of welded and brazed joints; Bonding methods and inspection of bonded joints
15) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Drill and Practice
2) Group Study
3) Self Study
4) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Workshop to Course Grade |
70% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required