HND Aeronautical engineering qcf
Unit 28 Research Project
August Patterson
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Contents
Topic | Page | Abstract | 3 | Assignment 1: | | 1.1 Formulate and record possible outline project specifications | 4 | 1.2 Identify factors that contribute to the process of project selection | 5 | 1.3 Undertake a critical review of key references | 6 | 1.4 Produce a research project specification | 6 | 1.5 Provide an appropriate plan and procedures for the agreed research specification | 9 | Assignment 2: | | 2.1 Match resources efficiently to the research questions or hypothesis | 9 | 2.2 Undertake the proposed project in accordance with the agreed specification | 10 | 2.3 Record and collate relevant data where appropriate | 11 | Assignment 3: | | 3.1 Use appropriate project evaluation techniques | 11 | 3.2 Interpret and analyse results in terms of the original research specification | 11 | 3.3 Make recommendations and justify areas for further consideration | 12 | Assignment 4: | | 4.2 Use an agreed format and appropriate media to present the outcomes to an audience | 12 | Annex contents lists | 13 |
Extended Range Fuel Tanks
The Extended Range fuel Tank, ERT, is an aircraft asset that can be fitted to Mk2 and Mk3 Chinooks. It is primarily used to extend the aircrafts effective operational range.
There are numerous reasons as to why the ERT was chosen as the subject of this project such as; Aircraft Technicians (SAC - Tech) specialising in airframes and propulsion at RAF Odiham Role bay routinely service and carry out bay maintenance on the ERT’s; Work carried out on the ERT encompasses everything from documentation, health and safety issues, manpower and resource management; other assets maintained by the Role bay may not encompass as many issues; The bay maintains and manages all Chinook role equipment based at RAF Odiham and prior to carrying out bay maintenance on