Aeronautic Certification

Code:

M.EM025

Acronym:

CA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Applied Mechanics

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Applied Mechanics Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M.EM	31	Syllabus	2	-	6	39	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

To learn the certification procedures of aeronautical structures.
Linking theoretical concepts with the professional regulatory reality, translated into knowledge of professional standards and other related documentation.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of this class, the students should have knowledge of the concepts that will enable them to participate in the certification process of aeronautical structures.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Knowledge on aeronautical structures, aircraft materials and their corresponding damage mechanisms. Basic knowledge of statistics.

Program

1 – Certification Procedures Overview.
2 – Structures Airworthiness Requirements and Composite Attributes.
3 – Composite Certification Scheme.
4 – Design Requirements.
5 – Environmental effects.
6 – Materials Qualification
7 – Allowables and Design Values.
8 – Static Strength Requirements.
9 – Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Requirements.
10 – Lightning Strike Protection.
11 – Continued Airworthiness, Inspection and Repairs.
12 – Quality Assurance.
13 - ETOPS certification criteria

Mandatory literature

NA; MIL HDBK 17 for composites.
NA; EASA - CS21, CS23, CS25.
NA; FAR – FAR21, FAR23, FAR25.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-Practical classes. In the Classes, the several theoretical subjects will be explained. Some time will be dedicated to providing guidelines for the individual assignments.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	60,00
Trabalho escrito	40,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	75,00
Frequência das aulas	39,00
Trabalho escrito	48,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Final grade in this course is the exam mark (60%) and coursework project (40%). Submission of the coursework (40%) is mandatory.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final grade in this course is the exam mark (60%) and coursework project (40%); Submission of the coursework (40%) is mandatory. 
Students may be encouraged to carry out work on topics that will be proposed when appropriate. The interest and performance in these suggested works is of course, taken into account by the lecturer in charge when the final grade is awarded.

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