Aircraft Engines: Systems 1

Course aim

To develop the knowledge and understanding of the basics of aeroplane power plants and systems.

Course content

Four stroke engines; engine systems and propellers; fuel, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and landing gear systems; engine instruments; flight instruments, warning systems, turbo charging and supercharging.

Textbook(s)

Tait, B. 2008, VFR (Day) Study Guide, Basic Aeronautical Knowledge, Bob Tait Theory

Tait, B. 2012, VFR (Day) Study Guide, CPL General Knowledge, latest, Bob Tait Theory

Tait, B. 2005, VFR (Day) Study Guide, Private Pilot Licence, Bob Tait Theory

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.