NG0S403 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance Academic Studies 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG0S403
Module Title: Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance Academic Studies
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Aeronautical Engineering
Module Leader: Cw Thomas
Module Team: Pravin Krishnan, Shahrizam Ismail, Lalita Gandhi, Richard Grant, Stephen Union, Ian Collins, Alun Griffiths, Adrian Pitman, Michael Bates, Martin Sims, Gary Dornan, Emily Simba, Jason Blackwell, Adam Jones, Hannah Seale
First Intended Intake: SEP 2028 Final Year of Intake: 2028
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 3
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100114 - aeronautical engineering 100229 - aviation studies
HECOS Code Weighting: 50 50

Document Version Information

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

Module Aims

To provide students with an introduction to aircraft structural components and their relationship to one another using a basic knowledge of aircraft terminology.

To give students an introduction to information collection, management and presentation through the medium of aircraft development that will provide a basis for future professional development.

Content Summary

A fundamental knowledge of major and minor aircraft structural components and methods of structural component identification.

An understanding of the importance of structural integrity and built in safety features.

Identification of reliable sources of information and its written presentation and effectively communicating the information through appropriately referenced work.

Identify key historical bench marks in aircraft design and development that influenced the design of modern aircraft.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 20
Tutorial 24
Practical classes and workshops 14
Independent Study 52
Directed Study 90
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To demonstrate a basic understanding of aircraft structures
LO2 Present relevant information pertaining to the aircraft industry using a range of methods.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Written Assignment (CW) Report (CW) 1 Report 0 1500 50 No 40
Practical Assessment (EX) Practical Examination 1 Group modelling/construction exercise 840 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Report (CW) 1
Practical Examination 1

Reading List

Jeppesen. (2011) A&P Technician General Textbook

Jeppesen. (2011) A&P Technician Airframe Textbook

Allison B. and De Montfort Univeristy (1996). Research skills for students. London: Kogan Page.