NG1S422 - Aerospace Materials and Hardware 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Aerospace Materials and Hardware | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Lalita Gandhi | ||
| Module Team: | Adrian Pitman, Ian Collins, Gary Dornan, Pravin Krishnan, Shahrizam Ismail, Stephen Union, Jason Blackwell, Adam Stubbs, 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: | 100115 - aerospace engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
A general introduction of the theoretical and practical aspects of aircraft materials and hardware.
Content Summary
An understanding of material properties, how they are processed and identified.
Application and overview of ferrous and non-ferrous metals used in the aerospace industry including steels and light alloys.
An in depth knowledge of composite materials which is most widely used in aircraft construction.
To demonstrate a detailed knowledge of mechanical testing methods to determine the properties of steels and light alloys.
An introduction to the nature and the types of corrosion found on the aircraft.
A basic knowledge of aircraft fastening, riveting and locking devices followed by fluid plumbing, transmission and aircraft mechanical controls hardware.
An overview of the types, construction, characteristics, identification methods and use of aircraft electrical cables and connectors.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 53 |
| Tutorial | 9 |
| Demonstration | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Independent Study | 68 |
| Directed Study | 10 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 10 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Groupwork | 10 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To evaluate and interpret the understanding of aircraft materials and hardware used in the aviation industry. |
| LO2 | To demonstrate the application of aircraft materials and hardware on typical commercial / military aircraft. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Group Presentation and Class Test | 0 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite External Examination 1 | Part-66 examination | 90 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite External Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |