School of Engineering Course Assessment 2016 AERO 2513 Airworthiness Management Frameworks 9 Assessment 4 Individual Assignment B (Extended Essay Question) Sir Charles Haddon-Cave presented a review of the UK MAA airworthiness system in his investigation into the RAF Nimrod XV230 loss and fatalities in Afghanistan. One of his statements within the report is: "Most aviation organizations worth their salt espouse safety and airworthiness as their 'highest priority' and enunciate 'principles' to which they profess adherence. Translating these laudable aspirations into a practical reality, however, is easier said than done". He has offered four new principles as a foundation for a new airworthiness system: (i) leadership, (ii) independence, (iii) people (not just process and paper), (iv) simplicity. Choose one of these four new principles, then detail and quantify its importance to maintaining safety and airworthiness. SUBMISSION DUE: 12:00 (noon) Friday Week 12 (14th October 2016) % of TOTAL grade for this course Individual Assignment B An extended essay with a maximum word limit of 2,500 words* (excluding references and table of contents) which requires students to explore airworthiness from a holistic perspective. This essay is intended to educate a broad target audience of aviation professionals with either technical or non-technical backgrounds. 45% Assessment Criteria  Conduct a thorough literature survey (a minimum of 2 text books, 6 journal/conference papers and 3 articles from authoritative industry magazines are required) and demonstrate a critical analysis of the literature and research. (20 marks).  Present the main body of your extended essay in a logical, structured, systematic and integrated manner, addressing all aspects of the chosen topic. Any discussion you include should present your interpretation as a reasoned argument. The use of headings and sub-headings is expected, and the appropriate use of the Harvard Reference style. (60 marks).  Your conclusions should quantify to what extent the objectives have been met. Has the research problem been "solved"? To what extent have the objectives been achieved? What has been learned from the results? How can this knowledge be used? What are the shortcomings of the research or the research methodology? (20 marks). *Penalties will apply to reports that exceed the maximum word count. Every 100 words beyond the stated limit of 2,500 words will incur a penalty of 5%. So, if you submit a report with 2,712 words, a penalty of 10% will apply before marking begins, meaning a perfect effort would score you a maximum mark of 90%.