Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2İHA 126Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Electrical Systems Maintenance and Repair2+0+02216.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Drone Technology and Operations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent in aircraft and general maintenance and troubleshooting operations.
Course Content General maintenance and repair procedures and analyses.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, question-and-answer, discussion, practice, and design techniques are used.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Abdulhaluk Kuloğlu abdulhaluk.kuloglu@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Kemal Üçüncü, Reliability-Centered Maintenance, 2013, http://www.isteguvenlik.tc/GuvenilirlikMerkezliBakimMAKALE.pdf
Opet Fuchs, Lubrication Technologies, Pamukkale University Presentation, 2013
Sipo 5S Training Notes, http://www.sistempatent.com/portals/0/5s-prensibi.pdf
Ertuğ Er, Maintenance Management and the Level of Application of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems in Turkey, Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science, Master's Thesis, 2004
Vedat Temiz, Tribology Lecture Notes, ITU, http://web.itu.edu.tr/temizv/Sunular/Triboloji.pdf
Course Notes ISO. (2024). ISO 55000:2024 – Asset management — Vocabulary, overview and principles.
ISO. (2024). ISO 55001:2024 – Asset management — Asset management system — Requirements.
Er, E. (2004). Maintenance Management and the Level of Implementation of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems in Turkey. Istanbul Technical University, Graduate School of Science, Engineering and Technology, Master ` s Thesis.
Erol, S. S. (2015). Condition-Based Investigation of Factors Affecting Predictive Maintenance of Dynamic Systems. Pamukkale University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, PhD Dissertation. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Cemal Meran.
Documents Ertuğ Er, Bakım Yönetimi ve Bilgisayarlı Bakım Yönetim Sistemlerini Türkiye’de Uygulanma Düzeyi, İstanbul teknik Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Yüksek Lisans Tezi, 2004

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %10
Engineering %40
Engineering Design %30
Science %10
Field %10

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 2 4 8
Assignments 2 3 6
Presentation 6 1 6
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Practice 2 4 8
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Gains technical competence in original thinking.
2 Has the ability to know basic scientific issues, interpret them and use them when necessary.
3 Has the ability to perform aircraft malfunctions and repairs appropriately.
4 Ability to read, understand and apply aircraft maintenance and repair manuals
5 Knows and can apply the joining elements used in aircraft.
6 It objectively and subjectively detects, identifies and reports all types of mechanical and electronic problems that may occur in aircraft.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to maintenance technology Reading a book chapter on the subject Ertuğ Er, Maintenance Management and the Application Level of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems in Turkey, Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science, Master's Thesis, 2004
2 Periodic maintenance Reading a book chapter on the subject Ertuğ Er, Maintenance Management and the Application Level of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems in Turkey, Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science, Master's Thesis, 2004
3 Predictive maintenance Reading a book chapter on the subject Ertuğ Er, Maintenance Management and the Application Level of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems in Turkey, Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science, Master's Thesis, 2004
4 Vibration analysis Reading a book chapter on the subject Ertuğ Er, Maintenance Management and the Application Level of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems in Turkey, Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science, Master's Thesis, 2004
5 Vibration measurement methods Reading a book chapter on the subject Ertuğ Er, Maintenance Management and the Application Level of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems in Turkey, Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science, Master's Thesis, 2004
6 Gear and bearing failures Reading a book chapter on the subject Ertuğ Er, Maintenance Management and the Application Level of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems in Turkey, Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science, Master's Thesis, 2004
7 Total productive maintenance Reading a book chapter on the subject Ertuğ Er, Maintenance Management and the Application Level of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems in Turkey, Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science, Master's Thesis, 2004
8 Ara Sınav
9 5S rule Reading a book chapter on the subject Erol, S:S, Case-Based Investigation of Factors Affecting Predictive Maintenance of Dynamic Systems, Pamukkale University, Institute of Science, PhD Thesis, 2015, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Cemal Meran
10 KAIZEN Reading a book chapter on the subject Erol, S:S, Case-Based Investigation of Factors Affecting Predictive Maintenance of Dynamic Systems, Pamukkale University, Institute of Science, PhD Thesis, 2015, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Cemal Meran
11 Autonomous maintenance Reading a book chapter on the subject Erol, S:S, Case-Based Investigation of Factors Affecting Predictive Maintenance of Dynamic Systems, Pamukkale University, Institute of Science, PhD Thesis, 2015, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Cemal Meran
12 Human factor in autonomous maintenance Reading a book chapter on the subject Erol, S:S, Case-Based Investigation of Factors Affecting Predictive Maintenance of Dynamic Systems, Pamukkale University, Institute of Science, PhD Thesis, 2015, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Cemal Meran
13 Friction and lubrication Reading a book chapter on the subject Erol, S:S, Case-Based Investigation of Factors Affecting Predictive Maintenance of Dynamic Systems, Pamukkale University, Institute of Science, PhD Thesis, 2015, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Cemal Meran
14 oil classes Reading a book chapter on the subject Erol, S:S, Case-Based Investigation of Factors Affecting Predictive Maintenance of Dynamic Systems, Pamukkale University, Institute of Science, PhD Thesis, 2015, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Cemal Meran
15 Use of key performance indicators Reading a book chapter on the subject Erol, S:S, Case-Based Investigation of Factors Affecting Predictive Maintenance of Dynamic Systems, Pamukkale University, Institute of Science, PhD Thesis, 2015, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Cemal Meran
16 Final

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
All 5
C1 3
C2
C3
C4 4
C5
C6 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant