Introduction to Aircraft Systems for Non-Aviation Personnel
Course Overview
This course gives learners a structured, module-by-module introduction to aircraft systems used in modern maintenance and engineering. It covers airframe and powerplant fundamentals, fuel, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, flight controls, landing gear, avionics, environmental control, ice/rain protection, and fire detection/protection — with practical layouts, components and examples for maintenance practice.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the purpose and classification of aircraft systems and ATA chapter references.
- Identify major airframe structural components and their functions.
- Compare propulsion types: reciprocating, turbine and electrical propulsion.
- Describe fuel, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic system components and typical layouts.
- Explain flight control, landing gear, avionics, ECS, ice/rain protection and fire protection systems.
- Apply system knowledge to troubleshooting, maintenance planning and safety practices.
Course Modules
Module 1 – Introduction to Aircraft Systems
- 1.1 Purpose and Importance
- 1.2 Aircraft Systems Classification
- 1.3 ATA Chapters
Module 2 – Airframe System
- 2.1 Overview of Airframe System
- 2.2 Major Structural Components of an Aircraft
- 2.2.1 Fuselage
- 2.2.2 Wings
- 2.2.3 Empennage
- 2.2.4 Landing Gear
- 2.2.5 Control Surfaces
Module 3 – Powerplant (Propulsion) System
- 3.1 Introduction to Powerplant (Propulsion) System
- 3.2 Types of Engines
- 3.3 Reciprocating Engine
- 3.3.1 Two-stroke Engine
- 3.3.2 Four-stroke Engine
- 3.4 Turbine Engines
- 3.4.1 Turbojet
- 3.4.2 Turbofan
- 3.4.3 Turboprop
- 3.4.4 Turboshaft
- 3.5 Electrical Propulsion Aircraft
Module 4 – Fuel System
- 4.1 Purpose of the Fuel System
- 4.2 Types of Aircraft Fuel Systems
- 4.3 Components of Fuel System
- 4.4 Typical Layout for Aircraft Fuel System
Module 5 – Electrical System
- 5.1 Purpose of the Electrical System
- 5.2 Components of Electrical System
- 5.3 Typical Layout for Aircraft Electrical System
Module 6 – Hydraulic System
- 6.1 Purpose of the Hydraulic System
- 6.2 Components of Hydraulic System
- 6.3 Typical Layout for Aircraft Hydraulic System
Module 7 – Pneumatic System
- 7.1 Purpose of the Pneumatic System
- 7.2 Components of Pneumatic System
- 7.3 Typical Layout for Aircraft Pneumatic System
Module 8 – Flight Control System
- 8.1 Purpose of the Flight Control System
- 8.2 Types of Flight Control System
- 8.3.1 Primary Control Surfaces
- 8.3.2 Secondary Control Surfaces
- 8.4 Typical Layout for Flight Control Systems
Module 9 – Landing Gear System
- 9.1 Purpose of the Landing Gear System
- 9.2 Components of Landing Gear System
- 9.3 Typical Layout for Landing Gear System
Module 10 – Avionics and Instrumentation Systems
- 10.1 Aircraft Instrument Systems
- 10.2 Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS)
- 10.3 Avionics System
- 10.4 Navigation System
- 10.5 Aircraft Autopilot System
- 10.6 Typical Layout for Autopilot System
Module 11 – Environmental Control System (ECS)
- 11.1 Introduction to Environmental Control System (ECS)
- 11.2 Aircraft Pressurization System
- 11.3 Air Conditioning & Temperature System
Module 12 – Ice and Rain Protection System
- 12.1 Purpose of Ice and Rain Protection System
- 12.2 Methods of Ice and Rain Protection System
Module 13 – Fire Detection and Protection System
- 13.1 Purpose of Fire Detection and Protection System
- 13.2 Components of Fire Detection and Protection System
- 13.3 Typical Layout of Fire Detection and Protection System
Who Should Attend?
- Maintenance Personnel (Part-145 & CAMO)
- Aircraft Engineers & Technicians
- Quality & Compliance Managers
- Training Coordinators and Human Factors Specialists
Final Assessment & Certification
- Mode: Online
- Course Duration: 3–6 hours (self-paced module study)
- Validity: 365 days
- For enrollment or more information contact info@academyaviationonline.com.