GROB-120TP AIRCRAFT

Course Title: GROB-120TP Airframe and Power Plant

Course Code:
Contact Hours: 60
Course Description:
This course provides the requirements of GROB-120TP Airframe and Power Plant in
aviation. It covers the knowledge, skill, & attitude required to GROB-120TP Aircraft
construction parts (fuselage, wing, empennage and flight control surfaces), Landing gear
system (extension and retraction system, emergency gear extension system, wheel brake
system and nose wheel steering), Flight controls system, Fuel system, Air conditioning
system and Fire extinguisher maintenance. Engine constructional parts (compressor,
combustion section, turbine, power and accessory gearbox and propeller reduction
gearbox), propeller and propeller assembly ,and Aircraft servicing.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able
to:

 Describe the general features of GROB-120TP aircraft.

 Identify the airframe constructional parts of GROB-120TP aircraft.
 Characterize the systems of GROB-120TP aircraft.
 State the working principles of the systems of GROB-120TP aircraft.
 Identify the engine constructional parts of GROB-120TP aircraft.
 Analyze how the constructional parts are integrated and configured.
 COURSE CONTENTS:
CHAPTER 1:GROB-120TP Aircraft Construction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Fuselage Structure
1.2.1 Front Fuselage Structure
1.2.1.1 Middle Cockpit Structure
1.2.1.2 Rear Cockpit Structure
1.2.2 Rear Fuselage Structure
1.2.2.1 Rear Fuselage and Vertical-Stabilizer Structure
1.2.3 Windows
1.2.3.1 Flight Compartment Windows
1.3 Wing Structure
1.3.1 Winglet
1.3.2 Flaps
1.3.3 Ailerons and Tabs
1.4 Stabilizers
1.4.1 Horizontal Stabilizer
1.4.1.1 Elevator and Trim/Servo Tab
1.4.1.2 Dorsal Fin and Ventral Fin
 1.4.1.3 Rudder and Tab
CHAPTER 2:Aircraft Flight Control System
2.1 Flight Controls
2.2 Controls and Indicators
2.3 Ailerons and Tabs
2.3.1 Ailerons and Tabs Operation
2.3.2 Aileron Trim Tab System
2.4 Rudder
2.5 Elevator
2.5.1 Elevator Trim Operation
2.6 Flaps
2.6.1 Flap Control System Operation
CHAPTER 3:Landing Gear System
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Main Landing-Gear
3.2.1 Main Landing Gear with Beringer Brake System
3.3 Nose Landing Gear
3.4 Landing Gear Extension and Retraction
3.5 Wheels and Brakes
3.5.1 Wheels and Brakes for Parker Brake System
3.5.2 Brakes for Parker Brake System
 3.5.3 Wheels and Brakes for Beringer Brake System
3.5.4 Brakes for Beringer Brake System
3.6 Nose Wheel Steering
3.7 Landing Gear Position and Warning
3.8 Landing Gear – Tail Skid
CHAPTER 4:Air Conditioning System
4.1 Air Conditioning Descriptions
4.2 Air Distribution System
4.3 Air Heating System
4.4 Air Cooling System
4.5 Equipment Cooling
4.6 Temperature Control
CHAPTER 5:Fuel System
5.1 Fuel System Descriptions
5.2 Fuel Storage System
5.3 Fuel Distribution System
5.4 Fuel Indication System
CHAPTER 6:Power Plant
6.1 Power Plant Description
6.2 Propeller
6.2.1 Propeller Assembly
 6.3 Engine cowlings
6.4 Engine mount
6.5 Electrical Cables in the Engine Compartment
6.6 Air Intakes
6.7 Engine Drains
6.8 Engine Constructional parts
CHAPTER 7:Aircraft Servicing
7.1 Aircraft servicing description
7.2 Component location data
7.2.1 Procedure
7.2.2 Fuel System servicing
7.2.3 Brake System Servicing

METHOD OF TEACHING
The method of teaching to be employed in the college is learner-centered method that is an
interactive one.it includes:

 Lecture, Syndicate discussions, Group and individual works, Exercise, paper

presentation and if possible demonstration.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Throughout the course, the student offers will be assessed and evaluated in a contentious
manner with various methods individually and as a group by written exam, assignment,
and presentation that aimed to know whether the student officers understand the core
concept of the course or not.
Evaluation weights

 Tests…………………..............................20%
 Mid-Exam………………………………..20%
 Individual Assignments………………….10%
 Group Assignments………………………10%
 Final Exam………………………………..40%
 Total……………………………………....100%
 FDRE AIR FORCE ACADEMY
DEPARTMENT OF AIR FRAME AND POWER PLANT
GROB-120TP AIRCRAFT COURSE OUTLINE

1. Instructor Information
1.1 Name of the Institute Air force academy
1.2 Name of the instructor Dejen Degif (Sgt.)
1.3 Office Location and Hours Power plant section office
1.4 Phone No. and E-mail 0928386827 and dejendegif23@gmail.com

2 Course Information
2.1 Course Title GROB-120TP Airframe and Power Plant
2.2 Course code
2.3 Media English
2.4 Workload Contact hours 56 hrs.
Presentation 04 hrs.
Total hours 60 hrs.
3 CourseDescription
This course provides the requirements of GROB-120TP Airframe and Power Plant in aviation
maintenance. It covers the knowledge, skill, & attitude required to GROB-120TP Aircraft construction
parts (fuselage, wing, empennage and flight control surfaces), Landing gear system (extension and
retraction system, emergency gear extension system, wheel brake system and nose wheel steering),
Flight controls system, Fuel system, Air conditioning system, Fire extinguisher, Engine constructional
parts (compressor, combustion section, turbine, power and accessory gearbox and propeller reduction
gearbox), propeller and propeller assembly ,and Aircraft servicing.

1. Teaching Methods
1.1. Learning &  Face to Face Lectures
Teaching Methods  Group (Syndicate) discussions
 Group and individual activities and presentation
2. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, the trainees will be able to:
 2.1. Knowl  Describe the general features of GROB-120TP aircraft.
edge  Identify the airframe constructional parts of GROB-120TP aircraft.

 Characterize the systems of GROB-120TP aircraft.

 State the working principles of the systems of GROB-120TP

aircraft.
 Identify the engine constructional parts of GROB-120TP aircraft.

2.2. Skill and Attitude  Analyze in details how the constructional parts are integrated
and configured.
 Enhance problem-solving skills.
 Develop teamwork habits.

3. Course Contents
Chapter Main Topics to be covered Time Assignments/
Division activity
Chapter 1: 1.1 Introduction  Discussion in
GROB-120TP 1.2 Fuselage Structure 12 hrs. the class
Aircraft 1.2.1 Front Fuselage Structure
 Students do the
Construction 1.2.1.1 Middle Cockpit Structure
related class
1.2.1.2 Rear Cockpit Structure
works
1.2.2 Rear Fuselage Structure
1.2.2.1 Rear Fuselage and  Other planned
Vertical Stabilizer Structure activities
1.2.3 Windows
1.2.3.1 Flight Compartment Windows
1.3 Wing Structure
1.3.1 Winglet
1.3.2 Flaps
1.3.3 Ailerons and Tabs
1.4 Stabilizers
1.4.1 Horizontal Stabilizer
1.4.2 Elevator and Trim/Servo Tab
 1.4.3 Dorsal Fin and Ventral Fin
1.4.4 Rudder and Tab
Chapter 2: 2.1Flight Controls  Discussion in
Aircraft Flight 2.2 Controls and Indicators 06 hrs. the class
Control System 2.3 Ailerons and Tabs  Students do the
2.3.1 Ailerons and Tabs Operation related class
2.3.2 Aileron Trim Tab System work
2.4 Rudder
2.5 Elevator
2.5.1 Elevator Trim Operation
2.6 Flaps
2.6.1 Flap Control System Operation
Chapter 3: 3.1Introduction  Discussion in
Landing Gear 3.2Main Landing-Gear 10 hrs. the class
System 3.2.1 Main Landing Gear with Beringer  Students do the
Brake System related class
3.3Nose Landing Gear work
3.4 Landing Gear Extension and  Students do the
Retraction related home
3.5 Wheels and Brakes work
3.5.1 Wheels and Brakes for Parker  Group &
Brake System Individual
3.5.2 Brakes for Parker Brake System Assignments
3.5.3 Wheels and Brakes for Beringer
Brake System
3.6 Nose Wheel Steering
3.7 Landing Gear Position and Warning
3.8 Landing Gear – Tail Skid
Chapter 4: 4.1 Air Conditioning Descriptions  Discussion in
Air Conditioning 4.2 Air Distribution System 06 hrs. the class
System 4.3 Air Heating System  Students do the
4.4 Air Cooling System related class
4.5 Equipment Cooling work
4.6 Temperature Control
Chapter 5: 5.1 Fuel System Descriptions  Discussion in
Fuel System 5.2 Fuel Storage System 08 hrs. the class
5.3 Fuel Distribution System  Group &
5.4 Fuel Indication System Individual
Assignments
Chapter 6: 6.1 Power Plant Description  Discussion in
Power Plant 6.2 Propeller 13 hrs. the class
6.2.1 Propeller Assembly  Students do the
6.3 Engine cowlings related class
6.4 Engine mount work
6.5 Electrical Cables in the Engine  Group &
Compartment Individual
6.6 Air Intakes Assignments
6.7 Engine Drains
6.8 Engine Constructional parts
Chapter 7: 7.1 Aircraft servicing description  Discussion in
Aircraft 7.2 Component location data 04 hrs. the class
servicing 7.2.1 Procedure  Students do the
7.2.2 Fuel System servicing related class
7.2.3 Brake System Servicing work

4. Assessment
4.1. Assessment Method The assessment method will follow Continuous assessment,
consisting of:
 Tests…………………................................20%
  Mid-Exam………………………………...20%
 Individual Assignments…………………..10%
 Group Assignments………………………10%
 Final Exam………………………………..40%
 Total ……………………………………...100%
1. Readings and References Books
1.1. Text books  Airplane Flight Manual GROB G 120TP-A Doc.
1.2. Reference  GROB Aircraft SE Aircraft Maintenance Manual Doc.-No.
books 1T-120TPA-2 DIGITAL Issue: 2 Rev. 007
1.3. Website/ ………………………………….
Soft copy
2. Academic Honesty
 Copying from any outside sources (e.g. Fellow students, and Internet, etc.) on any material
to be graded is not permitted, and will be considered cheating. Cheating will result in
failure of the assignment, failure of the class and/or face possible disciplinary action. Each
student is responsible for securing his or her work from copying. Each student is expected
to abide by college policies on academic conduct.
3. Due date
 All assignments must be turned in the class on the due date for full credit. No assignment
will be accepted after class on the due date.
4. Class room Behavior
 Anything that disturbs your instructor or your colleagues during the class period is
considered a troublesome behavior. Examples include using mobiles, PDA, making
offensive remarks, sleeping, working on assignments related to other courses, etc.
troublesome behaviors are completely prohibited.
5. Approval
Position Name Signature Date
Instructor: Dejen Degif (Sgt.) 23/12/2022
Section Head:
Department Head: