Module Details

Module Code: TRAN8001
Title: Multiple Engine Piston Rating
Long Title: Multiple Engine Piston Rating
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2020/21 ( January 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8400 - Transport Services
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of the Multi Engine Piston Rating course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to enable them to operate a Multi-Engine Piston Aircraft.
This course is designed to prepare the student for the PART-FCL skill test for issue of the MEP (A) and is structured to give progressive development in theoretical knowledge, Synthetic Training Device (STD) and aeroplane. It is also designed to ensure that the student fully understands the concept of twin engine aircraft and asymmetric flight. Procedures will include both normal and non-normal flight profiles.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Fly a multi engine piston aircraft with all engines operating (AEO) within the performance limits of the aircraft.
LO2 Fly a multi engine piston aircraft with one engine inoperative (OEI) within the performance limits of the aircraft.
LO3 Visually navigate a multi engine aircraft under visual flight rules.
LO4 Calculate aircraft performance requirements and limitations of a multi engine aircraft preflight and be able to conduct inflight replanning.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Aeroplane and Engine Systems
Fuel, electrical, fire detection, aeroplane limitations.
Constant Speed Propelling and Feathering
Principles of speed propelling, principles of feathering, operation of of handling, safety concerns.
Aerodynamic Principles
multi-engine scene, multi engine problem, aerodynamics of asymmetry, Thrust, Drag, Lift & Unbalanced flight, Controllability.
Aircraft technical of multi engine aircraft
Principles of operation multi engine piston propeller aircraft, parallel and series aircraft systems, redundancy.
Minimum Control and Safety Speeds
Minimum control speed, take off speeds.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Non-MTU Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Theory Exam - Below 75%:Fail- student does not meet minimum knowledge requirement for MEP theoretical knowledge
Theory Exam - Above 75%:Pass- student meets minimum knowledge requirement for MEP theoretical knowledge.
Tests assesses ability to apply theoretical concepts.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Flight Skill Test · A FAIL is more than one section is failed at the first attempt or if any item is failed at the second attempt of a Series
Flight Skill Test · A PASS all sections of the test are passed
Flight Skill Test · A PARTIAL PASS when only one section of the test has been failed (requires partial resit).
The flight test requires application of advanced knowledge and includes integrated oral assessment.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Practical Training Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Theory Classes Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study and Preparation Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
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