Guidance

Propulsion integrity course

Updated 19 August 2019

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Course aim

The PIC provides Officers, SNCOs and MOD civilians occupying Delivery Team Propulsion System assignment engine, and Trade Specialist at FLC 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, DE&S, DSAE and Rolls-Royce plc and delegates are encourages to participate in debate to gain most value from the event. Topics covered include:

  • through life management plans

  • critical and non-critical components

  • materials and failure mechanisms

  • damage under complex loading

  • lifing statistics

  • fatigue testing and service samples

  • health and usage monitoring

  • exchange rate calculation

  • safety and risk management

  • future policy and strategic thinking

  • specialized support for Propulsion Engineers under RA 4000 and RA 5000 series, particular focus on RA5726 and MASIM

Duration

3 days

Location

Bristol

Accommodation

There is no accommodation available. Delegates are to make their own arrangements if required in line with parent unit policies.

Application form

Course application form

Contractors and overseas applicants are to apply through International Defence training, all enquiries to 22Gp-IDT-Multi@mod.gov.uk

Course dates

Dates

Email

For more information email DSA-MAA-AST-Training@mod.gov.uk

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