TEC2952

Aerospace systems

D Honnery

4 points · 24 lecture hours and 24 tutorial/laboratory hours · Second semester · Caulfield

Objectives Students are expected to acquire knowledge and understanding of the hydraulic, pneumatic and instrumentation systems of aircraft.

Synopsis Topics to be covered are the basics of hydraulics and pneumatics; introduction to hydraulic fluids, seals and components used in aircraft and aerospace equipment; design and layout of aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems; types of aircraft instrumentation including servomechanisms, transducers and power controlled systems; fundamentals of navigation and navigation aids.

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 70% · Assignments and laboratory reports: 30%

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