6A001E - Aircraft Gas turbine engine and Turbo Propeller Principles 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6A001E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Aircraft Gas turbine engine and Turbo Propeller Principles | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Bethan Llewellyn | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To develop students’ understanding of the principles, performance characteristics, and operational behaviour of aircraft gas turbine and turbo-propeller powerplants, enabling them to analyse component functions, system interactions, and maintenance implications within modern aeronautical engineering practice.
Content Summary
This module covers the core principles and applications of aircraft gas turbine, turbo-propeller and propeller systems, introducing propulsion thermodynamics, engine design and performance across turboprop, turboshaft, turbofan and turbojet configurations. Students study engine indication, power augmentation and auxiliary power units, alongside key installation and fire protection requirements. The module also addresses propeller theory, blade design, control and ice protection systems, together with essential maintenance practices including inspection, balancing, engine monitoring, ground operation and long-term storage to ensure safe, compliant and effective operation
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 42 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Independent Study | 92 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse the principles, performance characteristics and operational requirements of gas turbine, turbo-propeller and propeller systems, demonstrating understanding of engine thermodynamics, configuration differences and associated control, indication and augmentation systems |
| LO2 | Apply safe, compliant and effective maintenance practices to propulsion and propeller systems, including inspection, balancing, monitoring, ground operation and storage procedures, in accordance with relevant engineering and regulatory standards. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio | Two written reports based on gas turbine engine and turbo prop engine respectively (1500 words each) | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) | Written time constrained classroom test | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) | ✔ | ✔ | |