Course detail

Aircraft Structure and Systems II

FSI-DKSAcad. year: 2025/2026

Distribution of electric current in aircraft, electrical circuits, types, activity. Power sources, batteries, types, operation, risks. DC generators, principle of operation, regulation and protection, starter-generator. AC generators, requirements, operation, design, constant speed drive. Distribution of electric current, bus, signaling board. Fire protection systems, active and passive protection, smoke and fire indicators. Airplane oxygen equipment, oxygen generators, airplane emergency equipment, emergency exits, evacuation chutes. Construction of helicopters and their systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

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- Aircraft Design Basics and CKS - Construction and Systems I.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Obtaining the credit is conditioned by 80% participation in the exercises and successful passing the final test. The exam is written and oral. The written part presents the theoretical part and examples from the content of DLT, CKS and DKS. The oral part of the exam is an evaluation of the written part and a discussion.
If presence at lectures is less then 80%, students have to prove elaborated tasks and completed parts from missed lessons. Missed lessons 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 about aircraft systems so that they understand their function in terms of characteristics, reliability and safety of flight operations. Furthermore, basic information on the problems of helicopter design and systems.
Students will acquire knowledge and basic experience in airplane electric systems engines, protection and detection systems, aircraft system. Furthermore, in the field of construction of helicopters, rotor heads, and control 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-Electrics. 7th Edition. United Kingdom: Bristol Groundschool International Limited, 2019. ISBN 978-1-912679-04-1. (EN)
EASA ATPL Ground Training Series: Electrics and Electronics. Book No 3, 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

FAA-H-8083-32 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook– Powerplant, Volume 1, ISBN: 1490427716. (EN)
Kyncl, L., Gruber, J.: Letadlové elektrické stroje, VA Brno, 1998. (CS)
Třetina, K.: Letadlové instalace I. a II. díl VA Brno, 1985. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-PRP-P Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Inspection of catalogues, video.
2. Demonstration of the individual parts of aircraft.
3. Demonstration of the hydraulic and pneumatic elements.
4. Requirements put on air conditioning systems.
5. Measurement of the hydraulic pump characteristics.
6. Dynamic properties of aircraft hydraulic boosters.
7. Parameters of electrical energy transfer.
8. Calculation of DC network.
9. Parameters of AC aircraft network.
10. Demonstration of aircraft electrical equipment components.
11. Demonstration of aircraft refuelling systems.
12. Conditions of icing formations.
13. Possibilities of generator property PC modelling.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Inspection of catalogues, video.
2. Demonstration of the individual parts of aircraft.
3. Demonstration of the hydraulic and pneumatic elements.
4. Requirements put on air conditioning systems.
5. Measurement of the hydraulic pump characteristics.
6. Dynamic properties of aircraft hydraulic boosters.
7. Parameters of electrical energy transfer.
8. Calculation of DC network.
9. Parameters of AC aircraft network.
10. Demonstration of aircraft electrical equipment components.
11. Demonstration of aircraft refuelling systems.
12. Conditions of icing formations.
13. Possibilities of generator property PC modelling.