NG3D412 - Aero-Structures, Aerodynamics and Systems 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG3D412
Module Title: Aero-Structures, Aerodynamics and Systems
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Aeronautical Engineering
Module Leader: Stephen Union
Module Team: Emily Simba, Michael Bates, Cw Thomas, Adrian Pitman, Jason Blackwell, Martin Sims, Alun Griffiths, Adam Stubbs, Daniel Jones, Richard Grant
First Intended Intake: SEP 2028 Final Year of Intake: 2028
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100114 - aeronautical engineering 100117 - avionics 100229 - aviation studies
HECOS Code Weighting: 35 35 30

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Aug 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

This module will provide detailed theoretical knowledge, and present practical task opportunities to further enhance student understanding of Aerodynamics, Aircraft Systems and Aircraft Structures.

Content Summary

Aerodynamics -

(Aerodynamics / Subsonic, transonic and supersonic flight / Flight Controls)

Structures, Modern Construction Methods and Structural Analysis–

(Fuselage / Wing / Stabilisers / Safety equipment as per legislative requirements / Cabin interiors and furnishings)

Large Gas Turbine Aircraft Mechanical Systems –

(Pneumatics / Fire Protection / LP Fuel / Hydraulics / Landing Gear)

Large Gas Turbine Aircraft Avionic Systems -

(Instruments / Avionics systems / Electrical Power / Lights / On Board Maintenance Systems / Integrated Modular Avionics / Cabin Systems / Information Systems)

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 246
Seminar 20
Project supervision 8
Demonstration 40
Independent Study 30
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 6
Formative Assessment - Independent 50
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Aircraft Mechanical and Avionic Systems.
LO2 Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the use of mechanical and avionics systems on modern commercial aircraft.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 Two Written reports based on a mechanical and Avionic subject. 2000 word coutn each. 0 4000 70 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite External Examination 1 Written exam Part 66 (external 175 N/A 30 No 40

Assessment Matrix

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

Reading List

Dale Crane - Airframe: Volume 1: Structures – 2006, Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. Newcastle, Washington.

I. Moir, A. G. Seabridge, Malcolm Jukes. -Civil avionics systems - 2013, Wiley – Blackwell, Chichester, England.

I. Moir, A.G. Seabridge. - Aircraft systems: mechanical, electrical, and avionics subsystems integration - 2008, Wiley, Chichester, England.

E. H. Pallett, L. F. E. Coombs - Aircraft instruments and integrated systems – 1992. Longman scientific and Technical, Harlow, Essex, England.

David Wyatt - Aircraft flight instruments and guidance systems: principles, operations, and maintenance, 1st edition - 2015. Routledge, Taylor and Francis group, London, New York.

Thomas K. Eismin, - Aircraft electricity and electronics, 7th edition - 2019. McGraw-Hill Education, New York, NY.

Michael H. Tooley, David Wyatt - Aircraft electrical and electronic systems, 2nd edition – 2018. Taylor and Francis, Routledge, Boca Raton.

Michael H. Tooley, David Wyatt - Aircraft communications and navigation systems, 2nd edition - 2018. Routledge, Abingdon Oxen: New York, NY.

The books below can be found through this link.
https://rl.talis.com/3/southwales/lists/EAA6C5D6-0382-4CBF-F6DB-8A1A9EE1F015.html?lang=en

Dale Crane - Airframe: Volume 2: Systems – 2007, Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. Newcastle, Washington.

Department of Transportation, United States - Aviation maintenance technician handbook - airframe – 2013, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, United States.

Department of Transportation, United States - Aviation maintenance technician handbook - general - United States. Department of Transportation - 2018. Aviation supplies, Newcastle, Washington, USA.

Dale Crane - Aviation maintenance technician series: General, 4th edition - 2017, Aviation supplies, Newcastle, Washington, USA.

Alfred Cotterill Kermode, R. H. Barnard, D. R. Philpott, Mechanics of flight, 12th Edition – 2012, Pearson. Harlow, England.

I. Moir, A.G.Seabridge. Aircraft systems: mechanical, electrical, and avionics subsystems integration, 2008. Wiley. Chichester, England

Cary R. Spitzer, Uma Ferrell, Thomas Ferrell - Digital avionics handbook 3rd edition - 2015. CRC Press, Boca Raton.

R. P. G. Collinson - Introduction to avionics systems, 3rd edition – 2011. Springer, New York.

Albert D. Helfrick - Principles of avionics, 3rd edition - 2015. Avionics communication, Leesburg, Va.

Guoqing Wang, Wenhao Zhao - The principles of integrated technology in avionics systems – 2020. Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, London, UK.

Jeppensen Sanderson, Inc - A&P technician airframe textbook – 2002. Jeppensen Sanderson, Inc, Englewood, Colo.

United States. Federal Aviation Administration - Aircraft weight and balance handbook – 2010. Skyhorse, New York.

Pooley's-Air Pilot Publishing Limited - The air pilot's manual: Volume 4: The aeroplane - technical, principles of flight, aircraft general, flight planning & performance, 8th edition – 2017. Pooley's-Air Pilot Publishing Limited. Elstree, England

Roger Pratt - Flight control systems – 2000. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Institution of Electrical Engineers, Stevenage, UK.