NG2D420 - Maintenance Practices for B1 licence 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG2D420
Module Title: Maintenance Practices for B1 licence
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Aeronautical Engineering
Module Leader: Richard Grant
Module Team: Stephen Union, Cw Thomas, Ashley Williams, Stephen Williams, Adam Stubbs, Ian Collins, Pravin Krishnan, Lalita Gandhi, Daniel Jones, Shahrizam Ismail
First Intended Intake: SEP 2028 Final Year of Intake: 2028
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100117 - avionics 100193 - maintenance engineering 100229 - aviation studies
HECOS Code Weighting: 30 40 30

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Aug 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

To give the student knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of aircraft maintenance practices.

Content Summary

This module covers: -

Safety Precautions, aircraft and workshop.

Workshop practices.

Avionic test equipment.

Engineering drawings, diagrams and standards.

Engineering fit and clearance.

Electrical cables and connectors.

Riveting and structural repairs.

Pipes, hoses and fittings.

Springs and bearings.

Gears and transmissions.

Rigging and flight control cables.

Aluminium sheet metal work and standards.

Welding, brazing and soldering.

Advanced composite bonding and repair.

Aircraft weight and balance.

Aircraft and component storage.

Aircraft handling and movement.

Disassembly, inspection, repair and assembly techniques.

Abnormal events.

Maintenance procedures and check structure.

Torque loading.

Environmental and weather issues.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 93
Seminar 93
Practical classes and workshops 134
Supervised time in studio/workshop 28
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 12
Problem / challenge based learning 40
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To demonstrate a thorough understanding of aircraft maintenance practices in a safe and professional manner in order to prepare the student for the working environment.
LO2 To develop the technical skills required to work safely in an aircraft maintenance environment.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 Real World Aircraft Engineering - Individual practical test jobs based on aircraft aluminium structural repairs. Written report based on the practical tests. Lab test (Hangar) time constrained. Written aircraft task card on random task. 0 1000 60 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite External Examination 2 (External) EASA Module 7. Written exam (closed book EASA part 66 MCQ examination) 100 N/A 30 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite External Examination 1 EASA Module 7 Essay Questions x2. Written exam (closed book EASA part 66 two question essay) 40 N/A 10 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1
Onsite External Examination 2
Onsite External Examination 1

Reading List

United States. Department of Transportation and United States. Federal Aviation Administration (2013) Aviation maintenance technician handbook - airframe. [United States]: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

Kroes, M.J. (2013) Aircraft maintenance and repair. 7th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

Reithmaier, L.W. and Sterkenburg, R. (eds) (2014) Standard aircraft handbook for mechanics and technicians. 7th ed. New York: McGraw Hill Education.

Dorworth, L.C., Gardiner, G.L. and Mellema, G.M. (2009) Essentials of advanced composite fabrication and repair. Newcastle, Wash: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.

Crane, D. (2017) Aviation maintenance technician series: General. Fourth edition. Newcastle, Washington: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.

Carmody, D.S. (1998) Airplane maintenance and repair: a manual for owners, builders, technicians, and pilots. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Maintenance Practices for B1 Licence (NG2D420) | University of South Wales (talis.com)

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe (no date). Available at: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aircraft/amt_airframe_handbook/.

United States. Department of Transportation and United States. Federal Aviation Administration (2018) Aviation maintenance technician handbook - general. Newcastle, Washington: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.

United States. Federal Aviation Administration (2009) Aircraft inspection and repair: acceptable methods, techniques, and practices. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing.

United States. Federal Aviation Administration (2010) Aircraft weight and balance handbook. New York: Skyhorse.

Wang, G. and Zhao, W. (2020) The principles of integrated technology in avionics systems. London, United Kingdom: Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier.