Dept. of Aeronautical Engineering, NFU

The department aims to cultivate practical talent in aircraft engineering, teaching students to perform inspection, testing, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and design tasks for aircraft fuselage, engines, instruments, electrical systems, and avionics. The department is equipped with the following practical training facilities: Aircraft Structural Maintenance Workshop, Aircraft Airframe Maintenance Workshop, Aircraft Engine Maintenance Workshop, Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Workshop, Aircraft Auxiliary Systems Workshop, Aircraft Engineering Numerical Simulation Laboratory, Aircraft Engineering Laboratory, Wind Tunnel Laboratory, Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Management Laboratory, Communication Electronics Laboratory, CBT Computer Classroom, Power Electronics Laboratory, Circuit Laboratory, Aircraft Electrical Systems Laboratory, Computer Networking Classroom, Cabin Information & Entertainment Systems Laboratory, Electromagnetic Measurement Laboratory, and Avionics Systems Laboratory. Additionally, a Project Workshop is provided for students to conduct research projects.

With the support of systematic practical facilities, the department has successfully achieved its educational objectives. The following provides a brief introduction and list of each practical training facility:

• Aircraft Structural Maintenance Workshop
  This workshop provides students with fundamental skills in the repair and construction of aircraft structural components. Equipped with a complete set of tools, students learn to handle hand tools and basic construction techniques required for aircraft structural maintenance. Key equipment includes pneumatic drills, rivet guns, blind rivet tools, HI-LOK installation machines, rivet countersink machines, blind nut installation machines, rivet presses, sheet metal machines, bending machines, shears, rolling machines, TIG welding machines, precision drills, and more.
• Aircraft Airframe Maintenance Workshop
  Located in the department’s teaching hangar, this workshop provides students with hands-on training in inspection, testing, maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of aircraft airframes. It contains several real aircraft with relatively complete internal systems, allowing students to gain foundational experience similar to frontline airline maintenance. Key equipment includes Sabreliner T-39A aircraft, T-33 trainer, Cessna 152 propeller aircraft, propeller angle indicators, tire inflation equipment, pneumatic tube testers, aircraft cable tension training rigs, screw locking training rigs, and more.
• Aircraft Engine Maintenance Workshop
  This workshop provides practical training for aircraft engine inspection, testing, maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting. It includes multiple fully assembled engines for hands-on overhaul and engine replacement courses. The department’s engine borescope system enables blade inspection training. Key equipment includes JT9D-TR4 turbofan engine, J-33 turbofan engine, J-57 turbojet engine, PT-6A turboprop engine, rotor dynamic balancing test rigs, engine borescope system, thrust reverser system trainer, reciprocating engine trainer, throttle linkage inspection rig, propeller test safety equipment, and more.
• Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Workshop
  Considering that aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems are critical for flight safety, this workshop provides practical training in these systems. Key equipment includes hydraulic and pneumatic system trainers, anti-skid brake system trainers, tricycle landing gear system trainers, tubing fabrication tool sets, basic pneumatic and hydraulic system trainers, and hydraulic pipeline pressure testing rigs.
• Aircraft Auxiliary Systems Workshop
  This workshop focuses on auxiliary systems of aircraft beyond the main systems. It provides a comprehensive practical training environment with various system trainers, including cabin pressure control and pressurization system trainer, air conditioning and heating system trainer, fire protection trainer, anti-icing and rain protection system trainer, and fuel system trainer. The system trainers are composed of real aircraft components and include simulated circuit fault functionality for troubleshooting practice.
• Aircraft Engineering Numerical Simulation Laboratory
  Numerical simulation and analysis are essential in modern engineering and aviation, a cutting-edge industry. This lab supports undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as project research, with 15 workstations, 10 high-end PCs, 2 servers, and software such as Fluent, CFDRC-ACE, CFDRC-Fastran, CATIA, Mathematica, and AAA aircraft design analysis software. It facilitates faculty and student research in R&D, numerical simulations, and database design, enhancing applied engineering software skills.
• Aircraft Engineering Laboratory
  Key equipment includes universal testing machines, smoke observation wind tunnel, vibration measurement trainers, precision noise meters, vibration and noise sensors (accelerometers, microphones, impact hammers, shakers), 4-channel spectrum analyzers, and piezoelectric excitation teaching modules. The lab allows students to conduct experiments, perform measurements, plan tests, and analyze data, developing experimental design and analysis skills.
• Wind Tunnel Laboratory
  The wind tunnel is crucial for aircraft design and validation. This lab provides hands-on experience for students in airflow experiments, supporting both research projects and coursework. Key equipment includes a low-speed wind tunnel with data acquisition systems, with plans for a high-speed wind tunnel to expand capabilities.
• Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Management Laboratory
  This lab supports courses and research in aircraft maintenance and aviation management. It houses technical documents for JT9D-7A ENG, JT9D-7R4 ENG, JT12A ENG, Sabreliner, T-39A, T-33A, CT-58 ENG, and others, facilitating practical training for faculty and students.
• Communication Electronics Laboratory
  This lab covers both hardware measurement and software simulation. Equipment includes Tims analog and digital communication modules, antennas, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, Pentium 4 PCs, Tims interactive communication simulation software, SystemVu system simulation software, outdoor wireless base station, and two wireless cameras. Students measure, simulate, and analyze communication modulation/demodulation signals and understand communication systems, supporting courses such as Aircraft Communication & Navigation Lab, Communication Principles, Digital Communication, Spread Spectrum Communication, Error Correction Codes, and project work.
• Aircraft CBT Computer Classroom
  Supports microprocessor courses with CBT-based experiments, fostering understanding of computer applications, software, and hardware knowledge in aviation.
• Power Electronics Laboratory
  Provides experimental equipment for aircraft power converters, renewable energy, and new energy applications, complemented by PSPICE simulation software to strengthen design skills.
• Circuit Laboratory
  Supports maintenance education for basic analog and digital circuits in aircraft instruments, with experimental and simulation software tools for hands-on learning.
• Aircraft Electrical Systems Laboratory
  Covers aircraft power systems, motor control, and energy conversion maintenance. Equipment includes DC/AC generators, motor controllers, rotor control systems, converters, electronic soldering, and energy measurement devices, combined with simulation software for education and research.
• Computer Networking Classroom
  Supports advanced courses in computer simulation and embedded systems, providing a foundation for avionics software and hardware applications.
• Cabin Information & Entertainment Systems Laboratory
  Provides facilities for cockpit entertainment systems and computer application training, enhancing students’ knowledge and skills in cabin system applications.
• Electromagnetic Measurement Laboratory
  Supports maintenance education for aircraft electromagnetic properties and high-frequency components. Equipment includes EM measurement systems, antenna and radar testing, microwave circuits, and simulation software, allowing students to perform troubleshooting and understand system functionality.
• Avionics Systems Laboratory
  This lab provides instruments and equipment for UAV avionics and satellite communications, allowing students to understand UAV communications and applications. Key equipment includes FM/AM communication transceivers, avionics cockpit trainers, flight control trainers, ADF systems and test rigs, VOR systems, GPS simulators, ILS test equipment, ATC equipment, DME instruments, aircraft communication systems, radar and weather instruments, gyros, six-axis flight platforms, high-frequency signal generators, waveform and noise generators, spectrum analyzers, and anemometers, supporting Aircraft Communication & Navigation Lab courses.