Aviation Mechanics Engineering

Module aim

To teach understand the structure of mechanisms and machines, kinematic and dynamic processes in them, in preparing to studies of modern machinery and equipment.

Module description

Concepts of machine and mechanism. Structure of linkage mechanisms, their metric synthesis, graphical and grapho analytical kinematics. Classification of cam mechanisms, dimension calculation, the profile synthesis. Gear mechanisms, gear and their design. Machine dynamics. Flywheel design for the machine. Mechanisms balancing. 5 laboratory works. Course project. Exam.

Students must participate in at least 75% of the exercises and complete at least 75% of the laboratory work in the scheduled time.

Module aim

To introduce the basics of probability theory and mathematical statistics, to train a student to use obtained knowledge for solving real-world problems.

Module description

The basic probability theory concepts and theorems. The distribution functions of random variables and numerical characteristics. The problems of mathematical statistics. Empirical characteristics. The point and interval estimates of unknown parameters. Statistical hypothesis testing, elements of correlation theory, regression.

Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical works, 80% of the time scheduled laboratory works and 50% of the lectures.

Module aim

Indoctrinate with deformable rod stress and strains investigations methods and prepare for studying the course of Mechanics of Materials 2.

Module description

Basic principles, concepts, assumptions, and hypotheses of materials mechanics.Tension and compression. Geometrical properties
of cross-sections. Mechanical properties of structural materials. Shear. Torsion. Bending. State of stress and strain. Deflections of
beams.Students must attend at least 70% of the time scheduled practical exercises and 100% laboratory works. Theoretical lectures are mandatory for first-cycle I-III year full-time students. More than half of the lectures must be attended during the semester.

Module aim

To introduce the projection drawing on common principles and their application to engineering drawings. Develop skills to read and create drawings using a collection of computer graphics systems and drawing standards.

Module description

The module presents the basics of projection drawing. It introduces machine production drawings, teaches to read assembly drawings and provides detailed information about the development of working drawings of detail. It shows the application of computer systems for drawing.
Students are required to attend at least 80% of the practical and laboratory classes at the scheduled time during the semester. Mandatory minimum attendance of module lectures – 50%.

Module aim

To learn theoretical understanding of structures of semiconductor devices (PN junctions and MES junctions, MOS) and design (analysis and synthesis) modern analog circuits, combinational logic circuits, to learn how to calculate circuits parameters and characteristics and how to use circuits modelling software.

Module description

Introduction to the solution of the subject problems. Heterogeneous semiconductors, PN and MES junctions and the MOS structures. Analog electronics designed to familiarize students with characteristics and classification of analog circuits as well as elementary amplifiers, feedbacks in amplifiers, differential amplifiers. Practical examples of bipolar and field-effect transistors, logic gates and digital circuits are discussed in the end. Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work.
Students must attend at least 80% of the course laboratory and at least half of the lectures according to the semester schedule.

Module aim

Introduction to machine elements and various joints of them.

Module description

Machine elements. The criteria of operation. Joints of elements. Welded, pressed, riveted, glued joints. Thread, wedge-shaped, splined, pin joints (connections). Friction drives. Belt drives. Gear drives: cylindrical and conical gear drives. Worm gear drives. Shafts, bearings, couplings, sealing and lubricating equipment. Laboratory works. The course project.

Students must participate in at least 75% of the exercises and complete at least 75% of the laboratory work in the scheduled time.

Module aim

To get acquainted with the theory and practice of measurements. General knowledge of the technologies required in measurement engineering. knowledge of the laws of engineering mechanics, the principles of applied mechanics, designing of mechanisms, appliances, devices and apparatus, mathematical methods and laws applicable for description, analysis and designing of the objects of production in measurement engineering; knowledge of automatic control

Module description

To convey the theoretical basics of the profession and develop independent work skills essential for practical engineering: the ability to collect and increase capabilities to analyse and understand measurement engineering information, identify problems, learn to work with measurement equipment, devices, systems, appliances, apparatus, and methodologies and be able to evaluate the basic qualitative parameters of various machines and mechanisms.

Module aim

Indoctrinate with calculation methods of stress-strain investigation for usability analysis of structural members. To develop engineering imagination about reliable and rational structural elements design and exploitation.

Module description

Advanced bending. Compound stresses. Influence of dynamic loading. Plastic deformation. Local effects, cyclic stresses and fracture. Students must attend at least 70% of the time scheduled practical exercises. Theoretical lectures are mandatory for first-cycle I-III year full-time students. More than half of the lectures must be attended during the semester.

Module aim

To provide knowledge about materials used in the aircraft manufacture, their processing, properties and application.

Module description

The basis of aircraft materials and treatment processes is presented in the module. Tasks and development of materials science. Mechanical and physical tests of materials properties. Carbon and alloyed structural steels and alloys of non-ferrous metals. Details and construction units manufacturing and processing methods. Metals corrosion and coating technologies. Manufacturing of products from polymeric, composite and other non-metallic materials. Materials joining process and additive manufacturing technologies. Heat treatment and thermochemical treatment of metal materials. The module is based on the EASA Part 66 requirements for documentation.
Students are required to attend at least 50 percent of lectures (continuous studies I stage and integral studies I and II courses), at least 80 percent of laboratory works during the time specified in the schedule.

Module aim

To provide the possibility for students to acquire a University education in the field of aircraft instruments to develop their interest in aircraft instruments; ability to apply knowledge in research, engineering analysis and design.

Module description

Fundamentals of aerodynamics and aircraft control systems (ATA 27), Auto Flight (ATA 22), Electrical system – instruments (ATA 24), Equipment/Furnishings (ATA 25), Functional systems – instruments (ATA 26, 28,29, 30, 32, 35, 36), Indicating /Recording Systems (ATA 31), Navigation (ATA 34), Integrated Modular Avionics (ATA 42), Cabin Systems (ATA 44), Central Maintenance System (ATA 45), Information systems (ATA 46), Engine Indicating (ATA 77).
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

To provide theoretical knowledge about fluid properties, their interaction with solid bodies, forces acting in fluids, flow regimes, friction and hydraulic loss. To teach students to perform hydraulic computations.

Module description

After completing the Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics course, students will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge about fluids, their use, hydrostatic pressure and its forces. During laboratory classes work, they will experiment and apply knowledge of fluid mechanics in real conditions. In the course, students will master the differential equations of fluid equilibrium, will be able to recognize and name the types of fluid flow, their hydrodynamic characteristics, and write down calculable differential equations. Will be able to properly apply Bernoulli’s equations and calculate search parameters based on them. Will acquire the basics of calculating pipes and pipelines, hydraulic losses. Knows how fluids flow through orifices and nozzles. Students must participate more than half of the lectures, participate in at least 60% of exercises and complete all laboratory work.

Module aim

a) To provide consistent aerodynamic engineering knowledge, including EASA Part 66 requirements.
b) To develop the ability to select and apply appropriate aerodynamic analytical and simulation methods.

Module description

Principles of aerodynamics, air properties, flow models, geometric and aerodynamic characteristics of wings and its sections, lift, drag, side force, moments about different axis, lift/drag ratio, high lift devices, control surfaces, interference, aerodynamic characteristics of airplane, lift curve, polar.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

To provide knowledge of the operation and design of aircraft systems by combining materials mechanics, aircraft strength and hydraulics. To teach how to analyze aircraft systems, to explain the logic of one or another design decision.

Module description

While studying the module, students learn about the main functional systems installed in the aircraft, their purpose and principles of operation.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.

Module aim

To set the background of aircraft constructions including aerodynamics, dynamics of flights, mechanics of substances, aircraft power and engines in aviation. Training to analyze aircraft constructions, to explain logics of decision-making related to different tasks and conditions.

Module description

Principles of aircrafts classification. The most important elements of aircraft. Aircrafts weight and balance. Charges influencing an aircraft and their influence to the work of constructions. Constructions of aircrafts wings. Characteristics of aircrafts wings constructions. Control surfaces of aircrafts and their constructions. Empennages of aircrafts and their constructions. Undercarriages of aircrafts and their constructions. Physical significance of aeroelastic phenomenon in aviation, methods to decrease its negative influence. Repair damages on the aircraft. Multiplayer structural strength calculation.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.

Module aim

To provide the possibility for students to acquire University education in the field of finite element methods, provide knowledge of FEM fundamentals, ability to apply FEM in practice, research, analysis and design.

Module description

Fundamentals of finite element method, 1D element, 2D element, 3D element, static study, time dependant study, fluid flow study, element quality.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

To provide knowledge about internal combustion engines, construction, operation, maintenance, and to teach the application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

Module description

The module provides information about the internal combustion engine (ICE) classification, structure and functioning, thermal
calculation of working cycles. It introduces ICE kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms, engine tests and their characteristics.It examines ICE dynamic, economic and environmental rate improvement methods, technical exploitation characteristics. Students must complete at least 80 percent of the laboratory work in the time provided in the schedule.

Module aim

To analyse physiological and psichological factors influence on human feeling and efficiency in air traffic control.

Module description

Human factor in aviation, the basis of human physiology and psichology, their mistakes,reliability, co-operation, flying and health, stress and fatique control.

Module aim

To provide the possibility for students to acquire university education in the field of aircraft engines engineering, in order to develop their interest of scientific knowledge of aircraft engibes; ability to apply the acquired knowledge of in activities of aviation companies in conditions of global economy.

Module description

Introduction to the aircraft engines, historical facts, applications. Introduction to the theory of turbine engines, general principle of work. Inlet devices. Basics of theory of compressor work, stage theory, types of compressors, implementation, and construction. Work of the fan, supersonic stages. Compressor surge. Work of combustion chamber, mixture of air/fuel, fuel combustion, types of cameras, cameras cooling. Work of Turbine, Theory of Turbine Stage, construction of Turbine, Turbine blades cooling. Nozzle types. Engine systems. Piston inner combustion engines, types,Theory of work, Construction, Systems.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.

Module aim

Teach the fundamentals of spacecraft design and understand the practical application of satellite technology.

Module description

In the Introduction to Spacecraft Technology course, students are introduced to the fundamentals of spacecraft design and basic knowledge about Spacecraft Technology. It covers orbital mechanics, propulsion, space environment, satellite communications, satellite navigation, and spacecraft systems engineering. Practical skills are applied during a course project whereby students have to design a small satellite mission according to realistic system requirements. The work is done in groups following a project-based learning approach and applying the knowledge in an interdisciplinary context.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

Provide knowledge for the structural evaluation of load resistance of aircraft caused by various flight regimes.

Module description

Determination of external loads of aircraft while maneuvering and operating in various flight regimes. Load Analysis. Aerodynamic effects on the load rating. Calculation and assessment of the main aircraft units’ strength reserve: the wing,fuselage, empennage, and landing gear. Strength, fracture, and stability calculations of aircraft structural components, joints, and fasteners. Aircraft airworthiness assessment.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

The aim is to acquire knowledge about the development, improvement, and analysis of digital electrical equipment systems of
modern aircraft, get knowledge about requirements for aircraft electrical equipment, and enable to choose a reasoned solution, working individually or in a group.

Module description

The digital aircraft technique and electronic instrument systems course aims at acquiring knowledge about aircraft electronic instrument systems and their architecture, the digital technology of modern aircraft flight control systems, inertial navigation systems, testing methods of modern aircraft equipment and systems, serial communication interfaces, protocols, and their architecture.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

Provide knowledge about aircraft maintenance standards, requirements and methods

Module description

The module covers topics from EASA Part-66 Module 7. This is the standard knowledge required for aviation mechanics to obtain an EASA Part 66 license. The topics presented include the principles of work and safety, tools, maintenance of various components, aircraft weighing procedures, center of grafity calculation methods, post-unusual checks, maintenance standards and requirements for maintenance procedures.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

During the course, students will attain theoretical knowledge about how fundamental aerodynamic, propulsion and geometric parameters affect aircraft performance and static stability properties under different flight conditions as well as learn how to analyze aircraft performance and static stability properties using both analytic and numerical methods.

Module description

Equations of motion for steady level flight. Thrust required. Thrust available and maximum velocity of the airplane. Power required. Power available and maximum velocity. Minimum velocity, stall and high lift devices. Rate of climb. Service and absolute ceiling. Range and endurance. Level turn. Take-off performance. Landing Performance. Longitudinal Static stability. Static directional stability. Roll Static stability Longitudinal movement.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

To provide knowledge about autonomous aircraft and their systems, provide skills for searching and reviewing
information on autonomous aircraft, to understand impact of autonomous aircraft on human activities and natural
environment.

Module description

The course of Autonomous aircraft and systems provides knowledge of autonomous aircraft, control principles,
applied technical equipment and software.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

To provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills in the field of helicopter engineering, develop an interest in helicopters, and the ability to put knowledge into practice through research, engineering analysis and project development.

Module description

During the module students get acquainted with the principles of helicopter flight, the features of construction and systems, acquire the skills to analyse the structure and flight characteristics of helicopters.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

Deliver knowledge of physics, technology and aeronautical engineering and develop ability to apply knowledge in research, engineering analysis and design

Module description

Airlines’ (SIA, SC) structure. The main functions of departments and coordination. Aircraft Maintenance: Aircraft maintenance program review. Maintenance Manual: Delivery of aircraft, aircraft technical description, actions to be taken in emergencies. The purpose of the aircraft structure and components. Aircraft repairs. The purpose of aircraft systems and functions, maintenance. Aircraft undercarriage maintenance: Tire changing, defect determination, brake maintenance, and repair. Filling of aircraft with fuel, lubricants, gases, and liquids. Alternative fuels, oils, special fluids, and gases. Aircraft hangars and layout of parking areas. Ground movement of specialized transport in aircraft maintenance areas. Aircraft maintenance and storage. Individual task: operation, service, and maintenance procedures of an aircraft (specific type).

Module aim

This module aims to develop students’ capacity to apply aeronautical engineering knowledge at the outset of aircraft design, exercising sound engineering judgement within the relevant regulatory framework. It equips students to synthesise and substantiate early design choices and to produce a clear initial configuration sketch with a concise technical rationale to underpin subsequent development.

Module description

This module enables students with a foundation in aeronautical engineering to apply their knowledge in the early stages of aircraft design. Students define the design requirements and intended mission, use analysis of analogues and prototypes to justify design choices, and develop initial estimates for key dimensions and mass characteristics. Guided by engineering judgement, they carry out preliminary calculations, organize and interpret the results, and use them to support coherent design decisions. Work with the applicable aviation regulations and certification standards is integral to the module: materials are selected purposefully for the project context, and mechanical property values are adopted in line with the relevant regulatory basis. The module culminates in an initial configuration sketch and a concise technical dossier that consolidates the evaluations and clearly frames the design issues for subsequent development.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.

Module aim

To provide knowledge of documents regulating the Civil Aviation Maintenance activities, Technical License.
Issuance, maintenance and continuing airworthiness organizations certification requirements; to develop skills in assessing
the suitability for the use of aircraft components (EASA Form 1); and
when planning aircraft maintenance.

Module description

Primary regulatory framework for civil aviation. Part-66 certifying license. Part-145 approved maintenance organization; EU-OPS commercial air transport; Aircraft Certification; Part-M continuing airworthiness management organization; applicable National and International requirements.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

To teach fundamentals of technological processes for aircraft construction and repairs. To provide knowledge on aircraft manufacturing, repairs, and maintenance by linking it to aeronautical materials, aircraft structure, aircraft strength and engine structure knowledge. To teach to understand and analyze the manufacture, repair and modernization of aircraft technologies.

Module description

During the module students will be provided with knowledge of aircraft manufacturing and repair processes and technologies used. Also peculiarities of composite material manufacturing and repair technologies are analyzed.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

To introduce a student with the peculiarities of the scientific style, the requirements for the terms, the principles of terms regulation, the regularities of Professional language, To teach to write and edit a scientific text.

Module description

The academic style and its place in the system of functional styles is analyzed. The differences of spoken and written language, the public and non-public language features are discussed. A detailed analysis of the terms concept, types, requirements, structure, terminology management techniques is presented. The focus on the analysis of scientific language expression patterns and disadvantages of scientific text composition features. Participation in at least 60% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory.

Module aim

Demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge acquired during studies at the university in the final thesis defence committee.

Module description

Identification of the problems encountered during the thesis writing process. Analysis of possible solutions. Selection of the solutions. Calculations. The actions are repeated until the final satisfactory result of the thesis is achieved, and it complies with the parameters set in the task.

Module aim

Provide theoretical & practical background of aircrafts technical diagnostics, integrating the knowledge of aircrafts construction and inspections, learn to apply these in solving & analyzing practical problems, to understand importance of aircrafts non-destructive testing flight safety.

Module description

Main path of technical diagnostic is non-destructive testing. Features of non-destructive testing experiments and faults cases, applications, methods and equipment used. Eddy current, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, visual, optical methods conception and opportunities used in aircrafts non-destructive testing design.
Students are required to attend at least 50 percent of lectures (continuous studies I stage and integral studies I and II courses), at least 80 percent of laboratory works during the time specified in the schedule.

Module aim

To provide students with basic knowledge in economics, formulating systemic understanding of market economics relations and tendencies as well as practical skills, relevant for making and implementing decisions in their professional activities.

Module description

The Course of Economics represents the theory of economics, the object, problems and goals of economics. The main topics of economics studies include: the market elements and performance, competition models and mechanism, conception of national product and calculation methods, fiscal and monetary policy, their aims and operation means, conception, types and evaluation of inflation, unemployment and employment policy, international economics and international economic links.
Students must attend at least 60 % of the time scheduled exercises.

Module aim

To provide students with knowledge about the purpose, classification, chemical composition, physical and chemical properties of aircraft consumables, operating conditions, safety features of work with them.

Module description

Types and production of aviation fuel, lubricants. The physical-chemical properties of these fuels and lubricants, the influence of them on aircraft reliability and durability. The storage abillities. Use of plastics, rubber, metals, adhesives, glass in aircraft. The composition, types, production, physical-chemical properties of these materials. Technical fluids. Students must complete at least 80 percent of the laboratory work in the time provided in the schedule.

Module aim

Present the basic knowledge in air transport organization.

Module description

Air transport management studies link air transport systems with other transport systems, including airports, airline activities, revenue and expenses, and the specifications of these activities in the current economic and political contexts. It provides introductory knowledge to pricing, business forecasting, planning and decision making.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.