This Military Aviation Authority course provides principles of
gas-turbine aero-engine regulation and lifing aspects.
From: Ministry of
Defence and Military Aviation
Authority
Published 10 November 2014
Last updated 27 September 2024
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MAA air safety training course
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Details
Course aim
The PIC provides
officers, SNCOs and MOD
civilians occupying delivery team propulsion system assignment
engine, and trade specialist at front line command units, with a
more in-depth understanding of the principles of gas-turbine
aero-engine regulation and lifing aspects of propulsion
integrity.
Outline of syllabus
The lectures are delivered in a symposium format by subject
matter experts from the MAA, Defence Equipment and
Support, Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering and
Rolls-Royce PLC and delegates are encourages to participate in
debate to gain most value from the event. Topics covered include:
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through life management plans
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critical and non-critical components
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materials and failure mechanisms
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damage under complex loading
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lifing statistics
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fatigue testing and service samples
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health and usage monitoring
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exchange rate calculation
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safety and risk management
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future policy and strategic thinking
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specialized support for propulsion engineers
under RA
4000 and RA
5000 series, particular focus on RA 5726: integrity
management and the Manual of air system
integrity management
