Course Code	Semester	Course Name	LE/RC/LA	Course Type	Language of Instruction	ECTS
HUT4008	4	PROPELLER SYSTEMS	2/0/0	CC	Türkçe	2

Course Goals	It is aimed for the student to learn Propeller Theory, Propeller Structure, Material, Pitch Control Mechanism, Synchronization System, Anti-Ice System and Stowage, and also to prepare them for the SHY 66 Module 17 Exam held by SHGM.
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Special Requisite(s)	The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)	Lecturer Uğur Alperen Vural
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule	Wednesday, 13:00-14:50 AK1B0406
Office Hour(s)	Wednesday all day
Teaching Methods and Techniques	- Lecture - Presentation - Simulation  - Discussion
Principle Sources	-- Module 17 Propeller, ICAT, 2009. Module 17 Propeller, TTS, 2010.
Other Sources	-

Course Schedules
Week	Contents	Learning Methods
1. Week	Fundamentals (Blade element theory; High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational speed; Loss in the propeller;)	Lecture-Presentation-Simulation-Discussion
2. Week	Fundamentals (Aerodynamics, centrifugal and thrust forces; Torque; Relative airflow at blade angle of attack; Vibration and resonance.	Lecture-Presentation-Simulation-Discussion
3. Week	Propeller Structure (Construction methods and materials used in wooden, composite and metal propellers; Blade reference point, blade surface, blade shank, outer face of the blade (blade back) and hub assembly;)	Lecture-Presentation-Simulation-Discussion
4. Week	Propeller Structure (Fixed pitch, adjustable pitch, constant speed propeller; Propeller/spinner installation).)	Lecture-Presentation-Simulation-Discussion
5. Week	Propeller Pitch Control (Speed ​​control and pitch changing methods, mechanical and electrical/electronic;)	Lecture-Presentation-Simulation-Discussion
6. Week	Propeller Pitch Control (Feathering and reverse pitch; Protection from over-acceleration.)	Lecture-Presentation-Simulation-Discussion
7. Week	Propeller Synchronization Synchronization and stage synchronization (synchrophasing) equipment.	Lecture-Presentation-Simulation-Discussion
8. Week	MIDTERM
9. Week	Propeller Ice Protection Fluid and electric de-icing equipment	Lecture-Presentation-Simulation-Discussion
10. Week	Propeller Ice Protection Fluid and electric de-icing equipment	Lecture-Presentation-Simulation-Discussion
11. Week	Propeller Maintenance (Static and dynamic balancing; Blade tracking; Evaluation of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination;)	Lecture-Presentation-Simulation-Discussion
12. Week	Propeller Maintenance (Propeller operation/repair diagrams; Propeller engine operation.)	Lecture-Presentation-Simulation-Discussion
13. Week	Propeller Storage and Preservation Propeller storage and removal.	Lecture-Presentation-Simulation-Discussion
14. Week	Propeller Storage and Preservation Propeller storage and removal.	Lecture-Presentation-Simulation-Discussion
15. Week	Final
16. Week
17. Week

Assessments
Evaluation tools	Quantity	Weight(%)
Midterm(s)	1	40
Final Exam	1	60

Program Outcomes PO-1 Having the knowledge of basic principles, rules and laws of aircraft and aerospace systems. PO-2 The ability of recognizing and using the structural characteristics of the aircraft and the aircraft related maintenanceandtools. PO-3 Applying the knowledge of basic issues related to aircraft electronics. PO-4 Technical drawing and know the rules of civil aviation PO-5 Applying the relevant standards for aircraft maintenance and repairment PO-6 Aircraft automatic control methods PO-7 By performing algorithms and programming to set microcontroller circuits PO-8 Ensuring operatıonal safety of electronic materıal and performing basic measurements PO-9 The ability of analyzing aircraft electrical-electronic systems, materials and failure PO-10 Installing digital, analog and power electronics circuits PO-11 Performıng cyber communıcatıon of control system and settıng sensor systems PO-12 Applyıng standards and assurance of qualıty, abılıty of usıng foreıgn languages PO-13 Values of professıonal ethıcs, usıng communıcatıon technologıes and performıng reseaches PO-14 Performıng first aid /wounded patients İn Case of emergency and protectıng the environment PO-15 Performing matmatıcs applıcatıons

Learning Outcomes LO-1 Knows propeller working principles LO-2 Knows the pitch structure LO-3 Knows propeller maintenance methods

Course Assessment Matrix:

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