NG2S421 - Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft Propeller Systems 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft Propeller Systems | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Shahrizam Ismail | ||
| Module Team: | Adrian Pitman, Gary Dornan, Cw Thomas, Daniel Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100564 - aerospace propulsion systems | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To give the student a detailed knowledge of the theoretical aspects of propeller construction, control, operation, maintenance and storage.
Content Summary
This module examines the theory and construction that lies behind propellers and their systems, including Pitch Control, Synchronising & Synchrophasing and Ice protection. The module includes the analysis and application of Propeller Maintenance, Storage & Preservation theories.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Independent Study | 145 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 1 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Investigate and evaluate the principles of Propeller Operation, Maintenance, Storage and Preservation |
| LO2 | To demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Propeller fundamentals |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | An individual report | 0 | 3000 | 70 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite External Examination 1 | PART 66 Examination (External) | 40 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite External Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |