Course detail

Aircraft Structure and Systems I

FSI-CKSAcad. year: 2025/2026

Aircraft control, requirements, control forces, means of relieving, balancing, warning devices.Hydraulic systems of aircraft, requirements, parameters of pressure energy transmission. Hydraulic pressure systems with pressure and flow control, working, backup and emergency systems. Elements of hydraulic systems, their operation, construction, parameters and characteristics. Air systems. Air conditioning systems, requirements, temperature and humidity control. Degassing systems, fuel.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Aerospace Engineering (LÚ)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of physics and thermodynamics. Prerequisites and co-requisites Completion of DLT - Basics of aircraft design.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Condition for granting the credit is 80% attendance at lectures. Absence hours can be replaced by independent study and independent processing of prescribed tasks. Graded course-unit credit is based on test results more than 75%.
If presence at lectures is less then 80%, students have to prove elaborated tasks and completed parts from missed lectures. Missed lectures can be compensated in a very limited extend by consultations with the lecturer.

Aims

The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge of aircraft systems so that they understand their function in terms of characteristics, reliability and safety of air traffic.
Students will gain knowledge and basic experience in the field of hydraulic and pneumatic systems of aircraft. Furthermore, about odmarazovací and fuel systems. This knowledge is necessary to successfully pass theoretical examinations for subsequent pilot training.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

AVIATIONEXAM, JAA/EASA-FCL Test Prep, 021Airframe, Systems, Engines & Electrics, 2012 (EN)
EASA ATPL (A) Theory Training: AGK-Airframes, Systems and Emergency Equipment. 7th Edition. United Kingdom: Bristol Groundschool International Limited, 2019. ISBN 978-1-912679-02-7. (EN)
EASA ATPL Ground Training Series: Airframes and Systems. Book No 2, EASA-First Edition, Revised for NPA29. United Kingdom: CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, 2020. (EN)
Kulčák a kol.: Učební texty ATPL(A) Všeobecné znalosti letounů 1.díl, CERM Brno, 2002 (CS)

Recommended reading

Čalkovský, A., Pávek, J., Daněk, V.: Konstrukce a pevnost letadel, I. a II. VA Brno,1985 (CS)
Moir, I., Seabringe, A.: Aircraft systems, John Wiley and Sons, Ltd, 2008 (EN)
Třetina, K.: Letadlové instalace I. a II. díl VA Brno, 1985 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-PRP-P Bachelor's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Airplane control - higher systems.
2. Aircraft hydraulic systems, pressure energy transfer parameters.
3. Hydraulic pressure systems, backup and emergency systems.
4. Elements of hydraulic systems, their operation and characteristics.
5. Air systems, sources and distribution of compressed air.
6. Systems of overpressure, requirements, cab overpressure diagrams.
7. Air conditioning systems, aircraft maintenance methods.
8. Airplane ground control systems, braking systems.
9. Implementation and adjustment of forces into control, warning devices.
10. Defrosting systems, methods of de-icing.
11. Fuel systems, fuel distribution and transfer.
12. Elements of fuel system and its function.
11. Hydraulic servo control systems.
12. Set up and modification of control forces, warning elements.
13. Air conditioning systems, methods of aircraft maintenance.