NZQA registered unit standard
27740 version 1
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of basic aerodynamics for aeronautical
engineering (EASA 147 Maintenance)
Level
5
Purpose
Credits
7
This knowledge-based unit standard is one of a series intended
for people people under training to gain authorisation to certify, to
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards, the release
to service of aircraft or aeronautical components following
maintenance or repair.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of basic aerodynamics for aeronautical engineering
(EASA 147 Maintenance). This will be evidenced by meeting the
requirements of the EASA Aircraft Maintenance Licence
examination, as mandated in European Commission Regulation
No 2042/2003.
Classification
Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Maintenance
Certification
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard is aligned with the European Aviation Safety Agency Examination
Standard for Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics. This can be located through the EASA
website at http://www.easa.europa.eu.
2
Knowledge ─
will be in the context of aeronautical maintenance as defined by European
Commission Regulation 2042/2003 as follows: ‘A detailed knowledge of the theoretical
and practical aspects of the subject and a capacity to combine and apply the separate
elements of knowledge in a logical and comprehensive manner’;
will include making judgements regarding the scope, processes, and quality of
maintenance for release to service certification; and
will be in accordance with industry texts as defined by the candidate’s workplace or
enterprise.
3
Definition
Industry texts include but are not limited to – published aeronautical training manuals
or text books, enterprise exposition, manufacturer publications, government and local
body legislation, airworthiness or regulatory authority requirements.
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of basic aerodynamics for aeronautical engineering (EASA 147
Maintenance).
Evidence requirements
1.1
Physics of the atmosphere is described and explained in accordance with
industry texts.
may include but is not limited to – International Standard
Atmosphere, airflow around a body, airflow terminology.
Range
1.2
Aerodynamics is described and explained in accordance with industry texts.
may include but is not limited to – wing shape, wing aspect ratio,
generation of lift and drag, aerofoil contamination.
Range
1.3
The theory of flight is described and explained in accordance with industry texts.
may include but is not limited to – relationship between lift, weight,
thrust and drag; glide ratio; steady state flights; turning; load
factor; lift augmentation.
Range
1.4
Flight stability and dynamics are described and explained in accordance with
industry texts.
stability (active and passive) may include but is not limited to –
longitudinal, lateral, directional.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2017
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
16 August 2012
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0028
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the ServiceIQ qualifications@serviceiq.org.nz if you wish to suggest
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SSB Code 9068
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016