Aircraft General Knowledge
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FLYB06, 11.0 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2025/26
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED FLY
Date of Decision: 2025-04-22
Effective: 2025-05-05

General Information

Main field: Aeronautical Sciences Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: XGTRF1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The course gives the student an understanding of an airplanes intertwined systems and allows the student to in a correct manner interperate and understand the airplanes limitations and situation then based on these make decisions that maintaines a high level of flightsafety.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Show generel knowledge about an airplanes build.
• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Show specific knowledge about an airplanes electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, de-icing and fuel systems.
• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Show a basic understanding of an airplanes oxygen and fire protection systems.
• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Show a deeper knowledge of an airplanes electrical generators and engines with their corresponding regulatory circuits.
• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Show basic knowledge concerning radio - transmitters, receivers, frequency bandwiths, propagation, etc. Part 2 - Instrumentation
• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Show detailed knowledge about an airplanes different warning systems (TCAS,ACAS,GPWS,EGPWS).
• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Show detailed knowledge about the autopilots interaction with other systems (autothrottle, FMS).

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Be able to perform drag-force calculations for both propeller and jet aircraft.
• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Show capability to apply their knowledge even under unnormal situations.
• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Ability to in a rutine and effective way find information in the airplanes "Pilot Operating Manual" Part 2 - Instrumentation
• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Show ability to interpret and understand the airplanes various instruments (man-machine interface)
• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Before and during flight, have a workable understanding and capability to monitor the systems mentioned in the first point of this part.
• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Show a basic understanding for which instrument related factors that effect the planning of a flight.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Show skill in, before and during flight, monotoring and understanding the systems mentioned in previous learning objectives. Part 2 - Instrumentation
• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Show ability to interpret and evaluate all available data for coming flights and during flight.
• Part 1 - Systems, electrics and power plants Show ability to make decisions based on a flights given circumstances with the aim of upholding a high level of flight safety.

Contents

The course discusses airplanes technical construction and systems. The course is divided into two parts:

1. Systems, electrics and power plants
2. Instrumentation

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: Participation in compulsory lectures and exercises. Examinations for each course part are conducted in the form of either internet based or classroom bound Progress Tests. The course ends with a Final Test, at the place of education, for each separate course part. To achieve a passing grade (Godkänd, G) a pass must be achieved in all Progress Tests and a score of at least 75% must be achieved on all Final Tests.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0119. Name: Systems, Electrics and Power Plants.
Credits: 6.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Written examination.
Code: 0219. Name: Instrumentation.
Credits: 5.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Written examination.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

• EASA ATPL AGK Systems. Padpilot Ltd, 2020. 2nd Edition.
• EASA ATPL AGK Electrics. Padpilot Ltd, 2020. 2nd Edition.
• EASA ATPL AGK Engines. Padpilot Ltd, 2020. 2nd Edition.
• EASA ATPL AGK Advanced Instruments. Padpilot Ltd, 2020. 2nd Edition.
• EASA ATPL AGK Basic Instruments. Padpilot Ltd, 2020. 2nd Edition.

Contact

Director of studies: Mark Milich, mark.milich@tfhs.lu.se

Further information