Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4IHA206ARIZA ANALİZİ1+2+02529.07.2026
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 course focuses on the detection, analysis, and repair of mechanical and electrical faults in unmanned aerial vehicles.
Course Content This course aims to teach how to analyze mechanical and electrical faults encountered in fixed-wing and rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicles and the methods to solve them.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Fırat HAKVERDİ
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ders Notları
Course Notes 1. Endüstriyel Kontrol ve Arıza Analizi, Ali Özdemir
2. Arıza Analiz Yöntemleri ve Arıza Giderme, MEGEP
3. Arıza Tespiti, MEGEP
4. Elektrik Makinelerinde Mekanik Arıza Tespiti, MEGEP
5. Aircraft Maintenance and Repair, Michael Kroes

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %20
Engineering %20
Engineering Design %20
Field %40

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 % 20
Quizzes 2 % 15
Assignment 4 % 15
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
8
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 1 14
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Assignments 1 15 15
Mid-terms 3 8 24
Practice 14 2 28
Final examination 1 18,5 18,5
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 127,5

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Defines mechanical and electrical faults in UAVs.
2 Selects appropriate methods for fault detection.
3 Develops strategies for the solutions of UAV faults.
4 Prepares fault reports.
5 Applies maintenance and repair processes.
6 Ensures the safe use of UAVs.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Fault Analysis What is fault analysis, UAV systems and components, Fault analysis methods
2 UAV Mechanical Systems Mechanical components (engine, wings, structural elements), Mechanical fault types of UAVs, Methods used for fault detection
3 Mechanical Fault Detection and Repair Mechanical faults encountered in fixed-wing UAVs, Mechanical faults in rotary-wing UAVs, Fault repair techniques
4 UAV Electrical Systems Electrical components (battery, power distribution, motor drivers), Electrical fault types, Electrical fault detection methods
5 Electrical Fault Detection and Repair Battery problems, Electrical connection errors, Electronic board faults, Fault repair methods
6 Sensor and Communication Faults Sensor faults (GPS, IMU, speed sensors), Communication problems, Troubleshooting sensor and communication errors
7 UAV Software Faults and Solutions Software errors, Firmware updates, Detection and correction of software errors
8 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam
9 Motor tipleri, Motor arızalarının tespiti, Motor bakım ve onarımı Engine types, Detection of engine faults, Engine maintenance and repair
10 UAV Battery and Power Systems Faults Battery capacity loss, Power supply problems, Power distribution system faults
11 Kanat hasarları, Gövde yapısal sorunları, Yapısal onarımlar ve güçlendirme teknikleri Wing damages, Fuselage structural problems, Structural repairs and reinforcement techniques
12 Thermal and Overload Faults Heat-induced faults, Overload situations, Thermal management solutions
13 Preventive Maintenance and Pre-Fault Tests Preventive maintenance planning, Test equipment and methods, Periodic checklists
14 Arıza raporları, Arıza yönetim süreçleri, İHA bakım kayıtları Fault reports, Fault management processes, UAV maintenance records
15 Final Exam Final Exam
16 Final Exam Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16
All 5
C1 5 5 5 5 5
C2 5 5 5 5 5
C3 5 5 5 5 5
C4 5 5 5 5 5
C5 5 5 5 5 5
C6 5 5 5

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