Program Overview

Course Overview

Course Description

The course FLYT1102, Aircraft Maintenance, focuses on the systems and processes that ensure aircraft maintain optimal operating conditions throughout their entire lifespan. This is a critical aspect of the aviation industry to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in flight operations.

Course Details

Course Content

Key aspects of aircraft maintenance management include:

• Regulation and Certification
• Maintenance Programs
• Aircraft Maintenance Organizations
• Troubleshooting and Repair
• Logistics and Supply Chains
• Technological Advancements
• Maintenance planning software

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The candidate can explain the technical principles and procedures for operation and maintenance of aircraft. The candidate can reproduce activities and results from research and development work in technology related to aircraft and demonstrate knowledge of relevant development environments. The candidate uses relevant methods and working methods in aircraft maintenance.

Skills

The candidate applies knowledge and relevant results from research and development work to solve theoretical, technical, and practical problems in aviation and aircraft maintenance. The candidate has training in aircraft maintenance management and can adapt to the laws, rules, and systems that govern maintenance work in the aircraft industry. The candidate uses relevant technology, tools, and software to manage maintenance tasks on aircraft and demonstrates sufficient digital competence to develop new methods for this.

General Competence

The candidate can analyze, plan, and execute projects related to aircraft maintenance by evaluating information, using critical thinking, and making informed decisions based on technical and practical considerations. The candidate has trained to perform such work both independently and as part of a larger working group. The candidate demonstrates being able to find and apply relevant safety and quality management systems in aircraft maintenance processes and is trained in planning and managing maintenance tasks in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.

Course Structure

Learning Methods and Activities

Lectures, project work, and practical exercises are used as learning methods.

Evaluation

A project, to be delivered at the end of the semester, will count for 50% of the overall grade. A written exam will count for 50% of the overall grade. If there is a re-sit exam, the examination form may be changed to oral.

Admission and Requirements

Specific Conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required: Aircraft Engineer - Engineering (BIFLY).

Recommended Previous Knowledge

FLYT1101 or equivalent.

Required Previous Knowledge

Admission to the study program "Flyingeniřr" (BIFLY) is required.

Course Materials and Subject Areas

Course Materials

To be announced at the start of the course.

Subject Areas

• Engineering Subjects

Credits and Level

Credits

7.5 credits

Level

Foundation courses, level I

Language of Instruction and Location

Language of Instruction

Norwegian

Location

Trondheim