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Aircraft Systems Lesson Plan
Course Title: Introduction to Aircraft Systems
Target Audience: Student pilots, aviation maintenance students, aerospace engineering students
Duration: 8-10 weeks (adjustable for short courses or workshops)
Lesson 1: Introduction to Aircraft Systems
- Overview of major aircraft systems
- Importance of system integration and redundancy
- Safety and regulatory considerations (FAA, EASA)
Activity: Aircraft system identification using diagrams or a virtual cockpit tour
Lesson 2: Powerplant & Propulsion Systems
- Types of aircraft engines: piston, turboprop, turbofan, turbojet
- Fuel systems: gravity-fed vs. pump-fed
- Engine controls and Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)
Activity: Hands-on engine component inspection (if available) or virtual engine simulation
Lesson 3: Fuel & Electrical Systems
- Fuel tanks, pumps, selectors, and gauges
- Electrical system components: batteries, alternators, bus bars
- Circuit protection: fuses, circuit breakers
Activity: Fuel system diagram labeling & electrical system troubleshooting exercise
Lesson 4: Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
- Hydraulic system functions: landing gear, brakes, flight controls
- Pneumatic system functions: pressurization, de-icing, emergency power
- Common failures and redundancy measures
Activity: Hydraulic system simulation or hands-on brake system demo
Lesson 5: Flight Control Systems
- Primary controls: ailerons, elevators, rudder
- Secondary controls: flaps, spoilers, trim tabs
- Fly-by-wire vs. mechanical flight controls
Activity: Flight simulator session to observe control surface movement
Lesson 6: Avionics & Instrumentation
- Basic flight instruments (six-pack) and their functions
- Glass cockpit vs. analog systems
- Communication and navigation systems (GPS, VOR, ILS, ADS-B)
Activity: Use of an avionics simulator or hands-on navigation exercise
Lesson 7: Landing Gear & Braking Systems
- Types of landing gear: fixed vs. retractable
- Shock absorption (oleo struts, spring steel)
- Anti-skid and emergency braking systems
Activity: Inspection of landing gear components (if available)
Lesson 8: Environmental & Pressurization Systems
- Cabin pressurization and oxygen systems
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Ice protection: anti-icing vs. de-icing systems
Activity: Cabin pressurization case study or oxygen system demo
Lesson 9: Aircraft Systems Integration & Troubleshooting
- How systems interact for safe flight
- Emergency procedures for system failures
- Basic maintenance and troubleshooting techniques
Activity: System failure simulation and response exercise
Lesson 10: Review & Final Assessment
- Review of key aircraft systems and their functions
- Practical knowledge test (written or hands-on assessment)
- Discussion of career paths in aircraft systems engineering & maintenance
Final Activity: Full aircraft system troubleshooting scenario
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