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INSTRUCTIONAL
DURATION
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PRE-REQUISITE (S)
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: DIPLOMA ENGINEERING IN AIRCRAFT

MAINTENANCE
: DWM 3113 AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE AND
SYSTEM 1
: 60 HOURS (15 WEEKS)
: 3
: NONE

SYNOPSIS

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE AND SYSTEM 1 provides students with

understanding in aircraft aerodynamics of low speed and high speed
flight and various effects of flight controls. In addition, general
concept of various airframe structures such as fuselage, wings,
stabilizers,

flight

control

surfaces,

and

nacelles/pylons

are

emphasized. Various general airframe systems e.g. air conditioning

and cabin pressurization, instruments/ avionic systems, electrical
power, equipment and furnishings, fire protection, flight controls and
fuel system are also explained.
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO)

Upon completion of this course, student should be able to:1. demonstrate a working knowledge of aircraft structure and systems.
(C3, PLO1)
2. explain various aircraft systems used on civil aviation aircraft. (C4,
PLO2)

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3. demonstrate ability to communicate effectively through group

tasks / presentation. (A3, PLO6)

TO FACENON FACE FACEFACE TO

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i)

COURSE PLANNING
COURSE LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITY
Learning and Teaching Activity
Delivery Method
1. Practical (4 hours X 15 weeks)
Coursework Assessment (CA)
1. Test [2]
2. Quiz [3]
3. Presentation
Coursework Assessment (CA)
1. Assignment [1]
Preparation and Review
1. Lecture
2. Practical
3. Assessment
i. Preparation for quiz
ii. Preparation for test
iii. Preparation for final examination

SLT
60
3
1
5
35
0
3
8
5

SLT: Student Learning Time

ii)

SYLLABUS

N
o

TOPIC

Contents

1.

THEORY OF
FLIGHT

This topic introduces to the

operation and effect of roll,
pitch and yaw control
devices. It also explains
the high lift devices, drag
inducing devices, leading

RTA
Lectur Practi
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2.

3.

4.

5.

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edge devices, boundary

layer control devices and
tabs. The theories behind
high speed e.g. subsonic,
transonic,
supersonic
flights and area rule are
also explained.
This topic provides an
understanding
to
the
airworthiness requirements
for
structural
strength,
AIRFRAME
construction methods and
STRUCTURES
methods
for
surface
GENERAL
protection. It also explains
CONCEPTS
the
basic
airframe
structures e.g. fuselage,
wings, stabilizers, flight
control
surfaces
and
nacelles/pylons.
This topic explains the
basic airframe structures
AIRFRAME
such as fuselage, wings,
STRUCTURES
stabilizers, flight control
AEROPLANES
surfaces
and
nacelles/pylons.
This topic provides an
understanding on aircraft
AIR
air
conditioning
and
CONDITIONING
pressurization
system
AND CABIN
mainly the air supply, air
PRESSURIZATIO
conditioning,
N (ATA 21)
pressurization and safety
and warning devices.
INSTRUMENT/AVI This topic explains aircraft
ONIC SYSTEMS
instrument systems such
as the pitot and static
system,
gyroscopic
instrument
system,
compasses, angle of attack
indicator,
stall
warning
system and other aircraft
system indication. It also
explain the operation of
aircraft avionic systems

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6.

ELECTRICAL
POWER (ATA 24)

7.

EQUIPMENT AND
FURNISHINGS
(ATA 25)

8.

FIRE
PROTECTION
(ATA 26)

9.

FLIGHT
CONTROLS (ATA
27)

1
0.

FUEL SYSTEM
(ATA 28)

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primarily the auto flight

(ATA
22),
Communication(ATA
23)
and Navigation system(ATA
34).
This topic introduces the
students to aircraft AC and
DC
power
generation,
emergency power, power
distribution and also circuit
protection.
This topic explains on
general equipment and
furnishings
onboard
aircraft such as seats,
harnesses and belts, cabin
furnishings,
cabin
entertainment
system,
galley
and
cargo
equipments and air stairs.
This topic explains the
basics behind aircraft fire
and smoke detection and
warning
systems,
fire
extinguishing
systems,
system tests and aircraft
portable fire extinguisher.
This topic highlights the
primary
aircraft
flight
controls,
trim
control,
active load control, high lift
devices,
lift
dumpers,
speed
brakes,
artificial
feel, balancing and rigging
and stall protection and
warning system.
This topic explains the
basic aircraft fuel system
lay-out, fuel tanks, supply
systems, dumping, venting
and draining, cross-feed
and transfer, indications
and warnings, refueling
and defueling and the

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longitudinal
systems.

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balance

fuel

RTA: Recommended Time Allocation

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REFERENCES

Main:
Dale Crane (2007), Aviation Maintenance Technician Series : Airframe,
Volume 1 & 2. Washington, US : Aviation Supplies & Academics
Inc. (ISBN : 978-1-56027-712-5)
T. K Eismin(2002), Aviation Technology Series: Aircraft Electricity and
Electronics. Colombus, US : Glencoe McGraw-Hill. (ISBN : 0-02801859-1)
Additional:
Lombardo, David A. (1999), Aircraft Systems. New York, US : McGrawHill. (ISBN : 0-07-038605-6)
Thomas W. Wild (1996), Transport Category Aircraft Systems.
Englewood, US : Jeppesen Sanderson. (ISBN : 0-88487-232-7)
Spritzer, Cary R. (2007). Avionics : elements, software and functions.
Florida, US : CRC Press. (ISBN : 0-8493-8438-9)

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CLO ASSESSMENT

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COURSE OUTLINE
Course Learning
Outcomes (CLO)
Demonstrate a
working knowledge of
1.
aircraft structure and
systems. (C3, PLO1)
Explain various
aircraft systems used
2.
on civil aviation
aircraft. (C4, PLO2)
Demonstrate ability to
communicate
effectively through
3.
group tasks /
presentation. (A3,
PLO6)

PL
O1
LD
1

PLO
2
LD1

PL
O6
LD
3

Assessment

i. Quiz

i. Test

ii. Assignment

i. Assignment

Remarks :
LD 1 : Knowledge
LD 3 : Communication skills

LD 3 is assessed using rubric as in Attachment 1

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TYPES OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Method
Quiz
Test
Assignment

Quantity
3
2
1

Percentages
10%
30%
10%

The course assessment comprises two components, namely :

i.

Coursework Assessment (CA) 50%

Coursework assessments that measures knowledge, practical
skills and generic skills are carried out in the form of
continuous assessment. Coursework assessments total score
comprises the knowledge and practical marks ONLY. It does
not include the mark of generic skills.

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ii.

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Final Examination (FE) 50%

Final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.

(* Please refer syllabus)

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Verified by:

NAME & DESIGNATION

MOHD ASWAD BIN OTHMAN
(Course Coordinator)

( Head of Programme /
Head of Course /
Head of Department )

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DATE

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DWM 4413 : syllabus
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Rubric LD3 Communication Skills (Attachment 1)