| CODE | AET0243 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance Practice and Legislation | |||||||||
| 今日黑料 LEVEL | 00 - Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus | |||||||||
| EQF/MQF LEVEL | 4 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study unit introduces the fundamental concept of the technical and maintenance organization, as well as basic concepts of SMS and Human factors. The study-unit covers: - Detailed understanding of Part 66, Part M, Part 145 and Part 21 Requirements - Approved maintenance organisations and the Organisation Chart - Certifying staff and Responsibilities - Design of a Technical Organization, a Maintenance Organization and a continued airworthiness organisation - Base and Line Maintenance The study-unit also covers - Engineering Drawings, Diagrams and Standards, - Fits and Clearances - Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) - Riveting - Pipes and Hoses Study-Unit Aims: - To describe the differences between Part 145 and Part M responsibilities - To describe a differences between a technical and maintenance and an airworthiness management organization - To explain the differences between line and base maintenance - To explain different paths for performing maintenance - To explain common practices in aviation maintenance such as engineering drawings or electrical circuits Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Explain the basic meaning of “Airworthiness” - Explain the allocation of different responsibilities and tasks - Explain the basic certification requirements - Examine and explain a work order - Describe the significance SMS 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Apply the knowledge in following documentation and communications in technical and maintenance activities - Evaluate the elements of a CRS (Certificate of release to service and a work report) - Apply the knowledge to establish if a structure is fulfilling basic rules requirement - Apply the knowledge to address criticalities in the working flow - Propose an SMS table - Apply the knowledge in ensuring a safe work environment |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualifications: Entry requirements for pre-tertiary certificate in Aircraft Maintenance |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | |||||||||
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