NG1S421 - Electronic Fundamentals for Maintenance Engineers 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 5

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG1S421
Module Title: Electronic Fundamentals for Maintenance Engineers
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Module Leader: Ian Collins
Module Team: Emily Simba, Martin Sims, Michael Bates, Daniel Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2017 Final Year of Intake: 2028
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 5
Valid From 01 Aug 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

This is a standard module within the EASA Aircraft Maintenance License Framework (Module 4). The aim of the module is to prepare students for the electronic aspects of aircraft maintenance.

Content Summary

1. A fundamental knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of Diode characteristics, Diode circuit configurations and applications of various Diode types. Testing of Diodes.

2. A general knowledge of Transistor construction and operation, including Amplification, Bias, Feedback, Classes of amplifier and Fundamentals of Transistor circuit applications.

3. A general knowledge of Integrated circuits, basic Logic circuits, Timer circuits and Operational Amplifiers.

4. A general knowledge of Printed Circuit Board construction, design and types.

5. A general knowledge of Servomechanisms including the terms Open Loop and Feedback. Fundamental understanding of Servomechanism operation.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 66
Practical classes and workshops 20
Independent Study 90
Directed Study 20
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 2
Problem / challenge based learning 2
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To demonstrate an awareness and fundamental knowledge of types of electronic components and symbology used in circuits.
LO2 To demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and awareness of electronic circuits applicable to aircraft systems.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite External Examination 1 Part 66 Examination 25 N/A 40 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 Class Test covering all topics within the module and written assignment 90 N/A 60 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Onsite External Examination 1
Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1

Reading List

Dingle, L. and Tooley, M.H. (2013) Aircraft engineering principles. Second edition. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=5887342710002424&institutionId=2424&customerId=2415.

http://lists.southwales.ac.uk/modules/ng1s421_v1/lists.html

Bird, J.O. (2014) Electrical and electronic principles and technology. Fifth edition. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=5854374490002424&institutionId=2424&customerId=2415.

Floyd, T.L. (2018) Electronic devices: Conventional current version. Tenth edition. Upper Saddle River: Pearson.

Floyd, T.L. (no date) Electronic devices. Available at: http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=UniSWales&isbn=9781292223018.

USW Approved Course Notes - latest edition posted online via BB