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Propeller 1

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Course Unit Code342-0461/04
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated2 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
HRA56Josef Hranický
KUB925Ing. Martin Kubáň
Summary
This subject is focused for acquiring of theoretical knowledge in the sphere of module M17 – PROPELLER and preparation to accomplishment of the Basic examination in order to get AML Part 66
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim of the bachelor study branch "maintenance technology aviation technology" - to familiarize students with the subject of propeller 1 (PROP 1). To teach students the theoretical foundations necessary for practice in the aircraft maintenance environment. Understand and apply the different parts of accounts in accordance with mandated European standards. In addition to acquaint students with the propeller structures occurring in both large transport aircraft and small aircraft.
Course Contents
17.1 Fundamentals, Blade element theory:
- High/low blade angle,
- Reverse angle,
- Rotational speed,
- Propeller slip
- Torque

17.2 Propeller Construction:
- Construction methods and materials used in (wooden, composite and metal propellers),
- Blade station, blade face, blade shank and hub assembly,
- Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller,
- Propeller / spinner installation.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Jeppesen. Oxford Aviation training. Oxford: Jeppesen. 2001.
Horecký, R. Modul 17 – Vrtule. Ostrava : VŠB-TU Ostrava. 2004. 78 stran.
Horecký, R. Distanční texty pro výuku vrtulových jednotek. Ostrava : VŠB-TU Ostrava. 2007. 96 stran.
Recommended Reading:
Jeppesen. Oxford Aviation training. Oxford: Jeppesen. 2001.
Jeppesen. Oxford Aviation training. Oxford: Jeppesen. 2001.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Graded creditGraded credit100 51