Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASS and BALANCE | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | It is aimed that the student will be able to comprehend the importance of the balance factor in the loading of aircraft, learn the basic principles, make the required calculations, and finally fill in the load manifests and load & trim sheets. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Mass and Balance, General notes, aircraft definitions, unit conversions,Mass and balance theory, gravity, balance arm, moment, reference plane, beam balance,Factors affecting mass and balance in aircraft, forces in steady level flight, center of gravity constraints,Weight definitions and limits, structural limits, performance limits,Weighing of aircraft,Floor loading,Weighing of aircraft and floor loading applications,Load shifting, load addition, load subtraction,Load shifting, load addition, load subtraction, practice questions and answers,Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC),JAR-Ops1 Requirements, mass and balance documents, last minute changes, mass values for crew, mass values for passenger and baggage,Loading Manifests (SEP1), examples,Loading Manifests (MEP1), examples,Loading Manifests (MRJT), load & trim sheet, examples. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1 - Will be able to understand the theory of mass and balance. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1 - Knows general concepts, aircraft definitions, unit conversions. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 1.2 - Defines the concepts of gravity, balance arm, moment, reference plane, beam balance. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2 - Will know the importance of aircraft loading and the location of the aircraft's center of gravity in terms of flight safety. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 2.1 - Explains weight definitions and limits, structural limits, performance limits. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.2 - Performs aircraft weighing and floor loading processes and calculations. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 3 - Will be able to define the factors affecting mass and balance in aircraft, forces in level flight, center of gravity constraints. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 3.1 - Explains the factors affecting mass and balance in the aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.2 - Explains the forces acting on the aircraft and the center of gravity limits. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4 - Will be able to determine the location of the center of gravity by making the required calculations while the aircraft is being loaded. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 4.1 - Calculates take-off and landing masses of aircraft. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 4.2 - Determines the location of the center of gravity. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 5 - Will be able to prepare load manifest forms and graphics, fill out the load and trim sheet. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 5.1 - Fills out the loading manifest form and graphics. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 5.2 - Fills out the load and trim sheet. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Mass and Balance, General notes, aircraft definitions, unit conversions | |
| 2 | Mass and balance theory, gravity, balance arm, moment, reference plane, beam balance | |
| 3 | Factors affecting mass and balance in aircraft, forces in steady level flight, center of gravity constraints | |
| 4 | Weight definitions and limits, structural limits, performance limits | |
| 5 | Weighing of aircraft | |
| 6 | Floor loading | |
| 7 | Weighing of aircraft and floor loading applications | |
| 8 | Load shifting, load addition, load subtraction | |
| 9 | Load shifting, load addition, load subtraction, practice questions and answers | |
| 10 | Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) | |
| 11 | JAR-Ops1 Requirements, mass and balance documents, last minute changes, mass values for crew, mass values for passenger and baggage | |
| 12 | Loading Manifests (SEP1), examples | |
| 13 | Loading Manifests (MEP1), examples | |
| 14 | Loading Manifests (MRJT), load & trim sheet, examples |
| Resources |
| "CAP-696 Mass and Balance Manual (Aeroplanes)", Civil Aviation Authority - Safety Regulation Group, 2006 |
| Harekat Performans (Operational Performance), Dr. Cem ÇETEK, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2016 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Defines the theoretical knowledge in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 2 | Explains the necessary of mathematical and statistical methods in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 3 | Uses at least one computer program required in the field of aviation management. | ||||||
| 4 | Demonstrates proficiency in foreign language proficiency required in the field of aviation management. | ||||||
| 5 | Prepares projects about his field and manages team works. | X | |||||
| 6 | It critically evaluates the knowledge and skills that it constantly renews and acquires by following the developments in the field of Aviation management with the awareness of lifelong learning in the professional field, | ||||||
| 7 | Uses theoretical and practical information in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows up to date technologies and communicates verbally/writing using a foreign language at least A2 level. | X | |||||
| 9 | Adopts and uses organizational / corporate, business and social ethical values. | X | |||||
| 10 | It adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary, within the framework of public service sensitivity. | ||||||
| 11 | In order to carry out interdisciplinary studies, analyze basic information and data in different disciplines and use them in the field. | ||||||
| 12 | It offers appropriate suggestions in both micro and macro frameworks in the face of problems in the aviation management sectors. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 11 | 2 | 22 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 14 | 14 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 21 | 21 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 42 | 42 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 141 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(141/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASS and BALANCE | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | It is aimed that the student will be able to comprehend the importance of the balance factor in the loading of aircraft, learn the basic principles, make the required calculations, and finally fill in the load manifests and load & trim sheets. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Mass and Balance, General notes, aircraft definitions, unit conversions,Mass and balance theory, gravity, balance arm, moment, reference plane, beam balance,Factors affecting mass and balance in aircraft, forces in steady level flight, center of gravity constraints,Weight definitions and limits, structural limits, performance limits,Weighing of aircraft,Floor loading,Weighing of aircraft and floor loading applications,Load shifting, load addition, load subtraction,Load shifting, load addition, load subtraction, practice questions and answers,Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC),JAR-Ops1 Requirements, mass and balance documents, last minute changes, mass values for crew, mass values for passenger and baggage,Loading Manifests (SEP1), examples,Loading Manifests (MEP1), examples,Loading Manifests (MRJT), load & trim sheet, examples. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1 - Will be able to understand the theory of mass and balance. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1 - Knows general concepts, aircraft definitions, unit conversions. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 1.2 - Defines the concepts of gravity, balance arm, moment, reference plane, beam balance. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2 - Will know the importance of aircraft loading and the location of the aircraft's center of gravity in terms of flight safety. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 2.1 - Explains weight definitions and limits, structural limits, performance limits. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.2 - Performs aircraft weighing and floor loading processes and calculations. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 3 - Will be able to define the factors affecting mass and balance in aircraft, forces in level flight, center of gravity constraints. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 3.1 - Explains the factors affecting mass and balance in the aircraft. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.2 - Explains the forces acting on the aircraft and the center of gravity limits. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4 - Will be able to determine the location of the center of gravity by making the required calculations while the aircraft is being loaded. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 4.1 - Calculates take-off and landing masses of aircraft. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 4.2 - Determines the location of the center of gravity. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 5 - Will be able to prepare load manifest forms and graphics, fill out the load and trim sheet. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 5.1 - Fills out the loading manifest form and graphics. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| 5.2 - Fills out the load and trim sheet. | 16, 6, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Mass and Balance, General notes, aircraft definitions, unit conversions | |
| 2 | Mass and balance theory, gravity, balance arm, moment, reference plane, beam balance | |
| 3 | Factors affecting mass and balance in aircraft, forces in steady level flight, center of gravity constraints | |
| 4 | Weight definitions and limits, structural limits, performance limits | |
| 5 | Weighing of aircraft | |
| 6 | Floor loading | |
| 7 | Weighing of aircraft and floor loading applications | |
| 8 | Load shifting, load addition, load subtraction | |
| 9 | Load shifting, load addition, load subtraction, practice questions and answers | |
| 10 | Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) | |
| 11 | JAR-Ops1 Requirements, mass and balance documents, last minute changes, mass values for crew, mass values for passenger and baggage | |
| 12 | Loading Manifests (SEP1), examples | |
| 13 | Loading Manifests (MEP1), examples | |
| 14 | Loading Manifests (MRJT), load & trim sheet, examples |
| Resources |
| "CAP-696 Mass and Balance Manual (Aeroplanes)", Civil Aviation Authority - Safety Regulation Group, 2006 |
| Harekat Performans (Operational Performance), Dr. Cem ÇETEK, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2016 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Defines the theoretical knowledge in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 2 | Explains the necessary of mathematical and statistical methods in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 3 | Uses at least one computer program required in the field of aviation management. | ||||||
| 4 | Demonstrates proficiency in foreign language proficiency required in the field of aviation management. | ||||||
| 5 | Prepares projects about his field and manages team works. | X | |||||
| 6 | It critically evaluates the knowledge and skills that it constantly renews and acquires by following the developments in the field of Aviation management with the awareness of lifelong learning in the professional field, | ||||||
| 7 | Uses theoretical and practical information in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows up to date technologies and communicates verbally/writing using a foreign language at least A2 level. | X | |||||
| 9 | Adopts and uses organizational / corporate, business and social ethical values. | X | |||||
| 10 | It adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary, within the framework of public service sensitivity. | ||||||
| 11 | In order to carry out interdisciplinary studies, analyze basic information and data in different disciplines and use them in the field. | ||||||
| 12 | It offers appropriate suggestions in both micro and macro frameworks in the face of problems in the aviation management sectors. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |