Aircraft Structure and Systems II (FSI-DKS)

Academic year 2023/2024
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: LÚ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge about aircraft systems so that they understand their function in terms of characteristics, reliability and safety of flight operations. Furthermore, basic information on the problems of helicopter design and systems.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Students will acquire knowledge and basic experience in airplane electric systems engines, protection and detection systems, aircraft system. Furthermore, in the field of construction of helicopters, rotor heads, and control systems. This knowledge is necessary to successfully pass theoretical examinations for subsequent pilot training.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of physics and thermodynamics. Prerequisites and co-requisites Completion of DLT- Aircraft Design Basics and CKS - Construction and Systems I.
Course contents:
Distribution of electric current in aircraft, electrical circuits, types, activity. Power sources, batteries, types, operation, risks. DC generators, principle of operation, regulation and protection, starter-generator. AC generators, requirements, operation, design, constant speed drive. Distribution of electric current, bus, signaling board. Fire protection systems, active and passive protection, smoke and fire indicators. Airplane oxygen equipment, oxygen generators, airplane emergency equipment, emergency exits, evacuation chutes. Construction of helicopters and their systems.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Obtaining the credit is conditioned by 80% participation in the exercises and successful passing the final test. The exam is written and oral. The written part presents the theoretical part and examples from the content of DLT, CKS and DKS. The oral part of the exam is an evaluation of the written part and a discussion.
Controlled participation in lessons:
If presence at lectures is less then 80%, students have to prove elaborated tasks and completed parts from missed lessons. Missed lessons can be compensated in a very limited extend by consultations with the lecturer.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Exercise  13 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

1. Inspection of catalogues, video.
2. Demonstration of the individual parts of aircraft.
3. Demonstration of the hydraulic and pneumatic elements.
4. Requirements put on air conditioning systems.
5. Measurement of the hydraulic pump characteristics.
6. Dynamic properties of aircraft hydraulic boosters.
7. Parameters of electrical energy transfer.
8. Calculation of DC network.
9. Parameters of AC aircraft network.
10. Demonstration of aircraft electrical equipment components.
11. Demonstration of aircraft refuelling systems.
12. Conditions of icing formations.
13. Possibilities of generator property PC modelling.
    Exercise

1. Inspection of catalogues, video.
2. Demonstration of the individual parts of aircraft.
3. Demonstration of the hydraulic and pneumatic elements.
4. Requirements put on air conditioning systems.
5. Measurement of the hydraulic pump characteristics.
6. Dynamic properties of aircraft hydraulic boosters.
7. Parameters of electrical energy transfer.
8. Calculation of DC network.
9. Parameters of AC aircraft network.
10. Demonstration of aircraft electrical equipment components.
11. Demonstration of aircraft refuelling systems.
12. Conditions of icing formations.
13. Possibilities of generator property PC modelling.
Literature - fundamental:
3. Kulčák a kol: Učební texty ATPL(A) Všeobecné znalosti letounů 1. díl, CERM, Brno 2002.
4. AVIATIONEXAM, JAA/EASA-FCL Test Prep, 021Airframe, Systems, Engines & Electrics, 2012.
Literature - recommended:
5. Kyncl, L., Gruber, J.: Letadlové elektrické stroje, VA Brno, 1998.
7. Třetina, K.: Letadlové instalace I. a II. díl VA Brno, 1985.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-PRP-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 1 3 W