1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

MF250 Human Factors and Performance
8 credit points 3 hours (2 sems) Hawthorn
A second year subject in the Bachelor of Technology
(Aviation)
0 bjectives
The major aim of this subject is to introduce the field of
aviation human factors and its importance in the operation
of modern commercial aircraft. The importance of this area
is emphasised by the fact that over eighty percent of aircraft
accidents are directly attributable to a human factors
breakdown.
Content
This subject builds on the work covered - MF
Communication Skills and MF150 Occupational Health and
Safety and studies how stress, human error, workload,
personality, decision making, ergonomics and automation
affect the pilot's performance. Systems theory, accident
analysis, flight safety issues, and the importance of effective
teamwork and communication will also be addressed.
Recommended reading
O'Hare, D. and Roscoe, S. Flightdeck Performance. The Human
Factor, Ames, Iowa State University Press, 1990
Weiner, E.L., and Nagel, P. Human Factors in Aviation. San
Diego, Academic Press, 1988
Hawkins, F. H., Human Factors in Flight, 2nd edn. UK, Ashgate,
1987
Trollip. S.R. & Jenses R.S., Human Factors for General Aviation
Colarado, Jeppesen Sanderson 1991
MF260 Advanced Propulsion and Aircraft
Systems
li credit points 2 hours per week (2 sems) Hawthorn
A second year subject in the Bachelor of Technology
(Aviation)
Objectives
This subject is designed to provide students with an
advanced understanding of the operation and maintenance
of the propulsion and activating elements of the aircraft they
will be using to the level of Airline Transport Pilot Licence.
Content
Gas turbines, operations, propulsion developments, inspection
technology, engine balancing, engine bearings, engine
condition, trend monitoring, managing the aging aircraft fleet.
Recommended reading
Cohen, H, Rogers, G. Saravanamuttoo, H. Gas Turbine Theory,
3rd edn, London, Longman, 1987
Dept. of Transport and Communications, Basic Functional
Devices and Systems, Canberra, AGPS, 1989
FAA AC-65-12A Power Plant Handbook. Aviation Maintenance
Foundation
McCormick, B. Aerodynamics, Aeronautics and Flight Mechanics.
New York, Wilev, 1979
Pratt and ~itne;,'The Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine and Its
Operation, rev. edn, East Hartford, Conn., United Technologies
Corporation, Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Ltd, 1988
Robinson, T., Dept. of Transport and Communications, Gas
Turbine Powerblants and Their Maintenance on Aircraft Canberra,
AGPS, 1987
Rolls Royce, TheJet Engine, 4th edn, Derby, Rolls Royce Ltd, 1986
Shizlev. I. Mechanical Enpineanp Desim New York. McGraw-
MF270 Aircraft Materials and Structures
7 credit points 3 hours per week (2 sems) Hawthorn
A second year subject in the Bachelor of Technology
(Aviation)
Objectives
This subject is designed to provide students with an
introduction to the strength of materials and their behaviour
as loaded members in aircraft structures.
Content
Structural loading, stress, mechanics of materials, material
properties, metal corrosion, fatigue.
Recommended reading
Bruhn, E.F. Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures. S.R.
Jacobs, 1973
Hall, A.S. An Introduction to the Mechanics of Solids, 2nd edn,
Sydney, Wiley, 1973
Jastrzebski, Z.D. The Nature and Properties of EnginePring
Materials. 3rd edn, New York, Wiley, 1987
Roark, R.J. Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain. 6th edn, New
York, McGraw-Hill, 1989
Bedford, A. And Fowler, U? Engineering Mechanics - statics.
Addison-Wesley 1995
MF280 Avionics and Electronics
8 credit points 2 hours (km. 1) 3 hours (sem. 2) Hawthorn
A second year subject in the Bachelor of Technology
(Aviation)
Objectives
This subject is designed to provide students with an
understanding of the operation of aviation systems that are
essentially electronically driven or controlled.
Content
Analog electronic circuits, frequency response, digital
electronic concepts, electronic interconnection.
Synchros and servo-mechanisms.
Recommended reading
Cripps, M.D. Computer Interfacing Connection to the Real World
London, Edward Arnold, 1989
Del Toro, V. Electrical Engineering Fundamentals. 2nd edn,
Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall, 1986
Janes. lanes Avionics. 11th edn, London, Janes, 1992-93
Lancaster, D. TTL Cookbook. Indianapolis, Ind., Howard Sams,
1989
Smith, R.J. Electronics Circuits and Devices. 2nd edn, New York,
Wiley, 1987
United Airlines. Avionics Fundamentals. Casper Wyo.,
International Aviation Publishers, 1974 (Rep. 1991)
Floyd, T. L. Electronics Fundamentals - Circuits, Devices, and
applications. 3rd edn. Prentice Hall, 1995
Floyd, T. L. Digital Fundamentals. Maxwell-Macmillan