| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Systems III | UGM304 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Mehmet KAYA
Assistant Prof. Dr. Sedat SÜSLER
Lecturer Dr. Barış ÖNEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) explain aircraft fire protection system.
2) State requirement of fire and smoke detection systems and name the different locations where smoke detectors have to be.
3) Explain the basic operating principle of the different smoke detection systems
4) Describe general rules of the fire dedection system, smoke dedection system, fire extinguishing system and related indications in the cockpit.
5) Describe the operation of the extinguishing agent, the indications and the functional test of a fire extinguishing system.
6) explain aircraft fuel systems.
7) Describe the purpose of the fuel system and system lay-out.
8) Explain fuel system features; storage, refuelling, distribution, control, transfer, venting and indicating and their subsystems.
9) Describe the function of the dumping system and their types and explain dumping system control and indications.
10) Describe the operation of the extinguishing agent, the indications and the functional test of a fire extinguishing system.
11) Define why required to display fuel tank quantity. State the methods of fuel quantity indications.
12) List and describe the instruments for monitoring the fuel system and explain the implications of abnormal indications, warnings.
13) Describe the purpose of the longitudinal fuel balance system and explain the longitudinal fuel balance system advantages.
14) Students state the requirements for emergency equipment
15) Students state the seat types in the cabin and state cabin lay-out.
16) Students state the galley locations
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Fire Protection (ATA 26); (a) Fire and smoke detection and warning systems; Fire extinguishing systems; System tests; (b) Portable fire extinguisher. Fuel Systems (ATA 28); System lay-out; Fuel tanks; Supply systems; Dumping, venting and draining; Cross-feed and transfer; Indications and warnings; Refuelling and defuelling; Longitudinal balance fuel systems. Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25); (a) Emergency equipment requirements; Seats, harnesses and belts. (b) Cabin lay-out; Equipment lay-out; Cabin Furnishing installation; Cabin entertainment equipment; Galley installation; Cargo handling and retention equipment; Airstairs.
Weekly Schedule
1) Fire Protection (ATA 26); (a) Fire and smoke detection and warning systems; Fire extinguishing systems; System tests;2) Fire Protection (ATA 26); (a) Fire and smoke detection and warning systems; Fire extinguishing systems; System tests;
3) Fire Protection (ATA 26); (b) Portable fire extinguisher.
4) Fuel Systems (ATA 28); System lay-out; Fuel tanks; Supply systems; Dumping, venting and draining; Cross-feed and transfer; Indications and warnings; Refuelling and defuelling; Longitudinal balance fuel systems.
5) Fuel Systems (ATA 28); System lay-out; Fuel tanks; Supply systems; Dumping, venting and draining; Cross-feed and transfer; Indications and warnings; Refuelling and defuelling; Longitudinal balance fuel systems.
6) Fuel Systems (ATA 28); System lay-out; Fuel tanks; Supply systems; Dumping, venting and draining; Cross-feed and transfer; Indications and warnings; Refuelling and defuelling; Longitudinal balance fuel systems.
7) Fuel Systems (ATA 28); System lay-out; Fuel tanks; Supply systems; Dumping, venting and draining; Cross-feed and transfer; Indications and warnings; Refuelling and defuelling; Longitudinal balance fuel systems.
8) Midterm
9) Fuel Systems (ATA 28); System lay-out; Fuel tanks; Supply systems; Dumping, venting and draining; Cross-feed and transfer; Indications and warnings; Refuelling and defuelling; Longitudinal balance fuel systems.
10) Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25); (a) Emergency equipment requirements; Seats, harnesses and belts.
11) Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25); (a) Emergency equipment requirements; Seats, harnesses and belts.
12) Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25); (b) Cabin lay-out; Equipment lay-out; Cabin Furnishing installation; Cabin entertainment equipment;
13) Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25); (b) Cabin lay-out; Equipment lay-out; Cabin Furnishing installation; Cabin entertainment equipment;
14) Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25); Galley installation; Cargo handling and retention equipment; Airstairs.
15) An overview
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Case Study
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required