Course detail

Fundamentals of Aircraft Structures

FSI-DLTAcad. year: 2025/2026

Aircraft and its parts, fuselage, types of structures, force loading, cabin windows. Wing, types of structures, wing loading, means of increasing buoyancy and resistance. Stabilization surfaces, vertical, horizontal, acting forces, fluttering, materials. Landing gear, types, construction, landing gear wheels, shock absorbers, landing gear vibrations. Aircraft control, requirements, control forces, means of relieving, balancing, warning devices.

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 material science, mathematics and physics.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having attended the lectures 80%. Absence hours can be replaced by independent study and independent processing of prescribed tasks. Graded course-unit credit is based on test results.
If the participation in lessons is less than 80%, the student proves that he / she has elaborated and supplemented the lessons. Missed lessons can be compensated to a limited extent by consultations.

Aims

Learning outcomes of the course unit The aim of the course is to provide students with basic knowledge of airframe design and aircraft onboard systems so that they understand their function in terms of flight characteristics, reliability and safety of flight operations.
Students will gain knowledge and basic experience in the field of aircraft design and aircraft control systems. This knowledge is essential for the successful completion of the initial flight 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. (CS)
Mikula J.: Konstrukce a projektování letadel I, skripta ČVUT, Praha, 2004. (CS)
Mikula J: Konstrukce a projektování letadel II, skripta ČVUT, Praha, 2006. (CS)

Recommended reading

Čalkovský, A., Pávek, J., Daněk, V.: Konstrukce a pevnost letadel, I. a II. VA Brno,1985. (CS)
Kolektiv autorů: Učebnice pilota, Svět křídel, Cheb, 2019. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-PRP-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jaroslav Juračka, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to the issue, Load, tension.
2. Materials in aviation, characteristics.
3. Airplane load, envelope.
4. Airworthiness regulations.
5. Wing construction.
6. Wing mechanization. Flaps, slots, spoilers. Constructional solutions.
7. Horizontal and vertical tail surfaces. Constructional solutions
8. Hull. Hull requirements and construction.
9. Pressurized cabins.
10. Management. Management systems. Construction of control elements.
10. Management. Hydraulic control elements. Electrical control elements.
12. Landing gear. Requirements, distribution and arrangement. Chassis construction.
13. Landing gear. Wheels, brakes, shock absorbers.