Proposed Scheme and Syllabus from academic year 2010-11

Aeronautical Engineering
VII Semester
Sl
No

Subject
Code

Title

Teaching
Dept.

Teaching
Hours /
week

Examination

10AE71

Control Engineering

AE/ME

04

--

Duration
03

10AE72

Aircraft Structures-II

AE

04

--

03

25

100

125

10AE73

Aircraft Stability and Control

AE

04

--

03

25

100

125

10AE74

Gas Turbine Technology

AE

04

--

03

25

100

125

10AE75*

*Electives II (Group B)

AE

04

--

03

25

100

125

10AE76*

*Electives III (Group C)

AE

04

--

03

25

100

125

10AEL77

AE

--

03

03

25

50

75

10AEL78

AE

--

03

03

25

50

75

24

06

24

200

700

900

Design, Modeling and

Analysis Laboratory
Simulation Laboratory
Total

Th.

Pr.

I.A
Marks
25

Theory/
Practical
100

Total
Marks
125

Note: One question has to be set for every 6 to 8 hours of teaching.

Subject
Code

* Elective II (Group B )

Subject
Code

* Elective III (Group C )

10AE751
10AE752
10AE753
10AE754
10AE755
10AE756

Optimisation Techniques
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
Statistical Quality Control
Theory of plates and shells
Nondestructive Testing

10AE761
10AE762
10AE763
10AE764
10AE765
10AE766

10AE757

Mechatronics and Microprocessor

10AE767

Experimental Stress analysis

Helicopter Dynamics
Space Mechanics and Launch Vehicles
Smart Materials
Agile Manufacturing
Robotics
Industrial and Experimental
Aerodynamics

10AE758

Total Quality Management

10AE768

Micro and Smart Systems Technology

* Students shall register for one subject from each Group B and C Electives

Control Engineering
Sub Code:

10AE71

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus is same as existing Sub code 10ME82

Aircraft Structures - II
Sub Code:

10AE72

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Introduction to Aircraft Structural Design:
Structural layout of the Airplane and components, Structural design V-n diagram,loads acting on
major components such as wing, fuselage, tails, landing gear etc.,Concept of allowable stress
and margin of safety.
Unit 2.
06 Hrs
Unsymmetrical Bending:
Bending stresses in beams of unsymmetrical sections Bending of symmetric sections with
skew loads
Unit 3.
06 Hrs
Shear Flow in Open Sections:
Thin walled beams, Concept of shear flow, shear centre, Elastic axis. With one axis of
symmetry, with wall effective and ineffective in bending, unsymmetrical beam sections.
Unit 4.
08 Hrs
Shear Flow in Closed Sections:
Bredt Batho formula, Single and multi cell structures, Approximate methods, Shear flow in
single & multi-cell structures under torsion. Shear flow in single and multi-cell under bending
with walls effective and ineffective.

PART B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
Buckling of Plates:
Rectangular sheets under compression, Local buckling stress of thin walled sections, Crippling
stresses by Needhams and Gerards methods, Thin walled column strength. Sheet stiffener
panels. Effective width, inter rivet and sheet wrinkling failures.
Unit 6.
08 Hrs
Stress Analysis in Wing And Fuselage:
Procedure Shear and bending moment distribution for semi cantilever and other types of wings
and fuselage, thin webbed beam. With parallel and non parallel flanges, Shear resistant web
beams, Tension field web beams (Wagners).

Unit 7.
06 Hrs
Design of Aircraft Structure:
Design criteria Safety Factor Design life criteria Analysis method Life Assessment
procedures Design Principle Future Airworthiness Requirements Two bay crack criteria
Widespread Fatigue damage.
Unit 8.
06 Hrs
Joints and Fittings And Introduction to Post Buckling:
General theory for the design of fittings, Estimation of fitting design loads, design of riveted,
bolted and welding joints, post buckling of structures, concept of effective width.

Text Books:
1. Megson, T.M.G., Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, Edward Arnold,1995.
2. Peery, D.J., and Azar, J.J., Aircraft Structures, 2nd edition, McGrawHill, N.Y.,
1993.
Reference:
1. Bruhn. E.H. Analysis and Design of Flight vehicles Structures, Tri state off set
company, USA, 1985.
2. Rivello, R.M., Theory and Analysis of Flight Structures, McGraw-Hill, 1993.
3. D Williams & Edward Arnold, An Introduction to the Theory of Aircraft Structures

Scheme of Examination:

Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B

Aircraft Stability and Control

Sub Code:

10AE73

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Static Longitudinal Stability:
Historical perspective, Aerodynamic Nomenclature, Equilibrium conditions, Definition of static
stability, Definition of longitudinal static stability, stability criteria, Contribution of airframe
components: Wing contribution, Tail contribution, Fuselage contribution, Power effectsPropeller airplane and Jet airplane
Unit 2.
07 Hrs
Static Longitudinal Stability and Control-Stick Fixed
Introduction, Trim condition. Static margin. stick fixed neutral points. Longitudinal control,
Elevator power, Elevator angle versus equilibrium lift coefficient, Elevator required for landing,
Restriction on forward C.G. range,
Unit 3.
07 Hrs
Static Longitudinal Stability and Control-Stick Free
Introduction, Hinge moment parameters, Control surface floating characteristics and
aerodynamic balance, Estimation of hinge moment parameters, The trim tabs, Stick-free Neutral
point, Stick force gradient in unaccelerated flight, Restriction on aft C.G.
Unit 4.
06 Hrs
Static Directional Stability and Control
Introduction, Definition of directional stability, Static directional stability rudder fixed,
Contribution of airframe components, Directional control. Rudder power, Stick-free directional
stability, Requirements for directional control, Rudder lock, Dorsal fin. One engine inoperative
condition.. Weather cocking effect.
PART B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
Static Lateral Stability And Control
Introduction, definition of Roll stability. Estimation of dihedral effect., Effect of wing sweep,
flaps, and power, Lateral control, Estimation of lateral control power, Aileron control forces,
Balancing the aileron. Coupling between rolling and yawing moments. Adverse yaw effects.
Aileron reversal.

Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Dynamic Longitudinal Stability
Definition of Dynamic longitudinal stability: types of modes of motion: long or phugoid motion,
short period motion. Airplane Equations of longitudinal motion, Derivation of rigid body
equations of motion, Orientation and position of the airplane, gravitational and thrust forces,
Small disturbance theory.
Unit 7.
07 Hrs
Estimation of Dynamic Derivatives:
Aerodynamic force and moment representation, Derivatives due to change in forward speed,
Derivatives due to the pitching velocity, Derivatives due to the time rate of change of angle of
attack, Derivatives due to rolling rate, Derivatives due to yawing rate
Unit 8.
06 Hrs
Dynamic Lateral and Directional Stability
Rouths criteria. Factors affecting period and damping of oscillations. Effect of wind shear.
Flying qualities in pitch. Cooper-Harper Scale. Response to aileron step-function, side-slip
excursion. Dutch roll and Spiral instability. Auto- rotation and spin. Stability derivatives for
lateral and directional dynamics. Roll-Pitch-Yaw Inertial coupling.

Text Books:
1.

Nelson, R.C. Flight Stability and Automatic Control, McGraw-Hill Book Co.,
2007.

2.

Perkins, C.D., and Hage, R.E., Airplane Performance stability and Control, John
Wiley Son Inc, New York, 1988.

References
1. Bernard Etkin, Dynamics of Flight Stability and Control, John Wiley & Sons, Second
Edition, 1982.
2. Bandu N. Pamadi, ` Performance, Stability, Dynamics and Control of Airplanes`, AIAA 2 nd
Edition Series, 2004.
3. Barnes W. McCormick, ` Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, and Flight Mechanics`, John Wiley &
Sons, Inc. 1995.

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B

Gas Turbine Technology

Sub Code:

10AE74

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART-A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Types, Variation & Applications
Types of engines showing arrangement of parts. Operating parameters. Energy distribution of
turbojet, turboprop and turbofan engines. Comparison of thrust and specific fuel consumption.
Thrust, pressure and velocity diagrams.
Unit 2.
07 Hrs
Engine Parts
Compressor assembly, types of burners: advantages and disadvantages. Influence of design
factors on burner performance. Effect of operating variables on burner performance.
Performance requirements of combustion chambers. Construction of nozzles. Impulse turbine
and reaction turbine. Exhaust system, sound suppression. Thrust reversal: types, design &
systems. Methods of thrust augmentation, afterburner system.
Unit 3.
06 Hrs
Materials and Manufacturing
Criteria for selection of materials. Heat ranges of metals, high temperature strength. surface
finishing. Powder metallurgy. Use of composites and Ceramics. Superalloys for Turbines.
Unit 4.
07 Hrs
Systems
Fuel systems and components. Sensors and Controls. FADEC interface with engine. Typical fuel
system. Oil system components. Typical oil system. Starting systems. Typical starting
characteristics. Various gas turbine starters.
PART B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
Engine Performance
Design & off-design Performance. Surge margin requirements, surge margin stack up. Transient
performance. Qualitative characteristics quantities. Transient working lines. Starting process &
Wind milling of Engines. Thrust engine start envelope. Starting torque and speed requirements
Calculations for design and off-design performance from given test data (case study for a
single shaft Jet Engine). Engine performance monitoring.
Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Component Level Testing
Compressor: Compressor MAP. Surge margin, Inlet distortions. Testing and Performance
Evaluation. Combustor: Combustor MAP, Pressure loss, combustion light up test. Testing and

Performance Evaluation. Turbines: Turbine MAP. Turbine Testing and Performance

Evaluation. Inlet duct & nozzles: Ram pressure recovery of inlet duct. Propelling nozzles, after
burner, maximum mass flow conditions. Testing and Performance Evaluation.
Unit 7.
07 Hrs
Engine Testing
Proof of Concepts: Design Evaluation tests. Structural Integrity. Environmental Ingestion
Capability. Preliminary Flight Rating Test, Qualification Test, Acceptance Test. Reliability figure
of merit. Durability and Life Assessment Tests, Reliability Tests. Engine testing with simulated
inlet distortions and, surge test. Estimating engine-operating limits. Methods of displacing
equilibrium lines.
Types of engine testings:
Normally Aspirated Testing, Open Air Test Bed ,Ram Air Testing,
Altitude Testing, Altitude test facility, Flying Test Bed, Ground Testing of Engine Installed in
Aircraft, Flight testing. Jet thrust measurements in flight. Test procedure: Test Schedule
Preparation, Test Log Sheets, Test Documents. Type approval.
Unit 8.
06 Hrs
Test Cells
Factors for design of engine test beds. Test bed calibration. Steps in test bed cross
calibration.Measurements and Instrumentation. Data Acquisition system, Measurement of Shaft
speed, Torque, Thrust, Pressure, Temperature, Vibration, Stress, Temperature of turbine blading
etc. Engine performance trends: Mass and CUSUM plots. Accuracy and Uncertainty in
Measurements. Uncertainty analysis. Performance Reduction Methodology.
Text Books:
1.
2

Irwin E. Treager, `Gas Turbine Engine Technology` , GLENCOE Aviation

Technology Series, 7th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.Ltd. Print 2003.
P.P Walsh and P. Peletcher, Gas Turbine Performance Blackwell Science,
1998, ISBN 0632047843.

3.

Michael J. Kores , and Thomas W. Wild,` Aircraft Power Plant`, GLENCOE

Aviation Technology Series, 7th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.Ltd. 2002.
Reference Books:
1.

Advance Aero-Engine Testing, AGARD-59 Publication

2.

MIL 5007 E , `Military Specifications: Engine , Aircraft, Turbo Jet & Turbofan ; General
Specification for Advance Aero Engine testing`, 15th Oct 1973.
J P Holman,` Experimental methods for Engineers`, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Co. Ltd . ,2007.
A S Rangawala-Turbomachinery dynamics-Design and operations, McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd . ,2007.

3.
4.

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B

Optimisation Techniques
Sub Code:

10AE751

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Introduction
Non-linear programming. Mathematical fundamentals. Numerical evaluation of gradient.
Unit 2.
06 Hrs
Unconstrianed Optimisation
One dimensional, single variable optimization. Maximum of a function. Unimodal-Fibonacci
method. Polynomial based methods.
Unit 3.
07 Hrs
Unconstrained Minimisation
Multivariable functions. Necessary and sufficient conditions for optimality. Convexity. Steepest
Descent Method -Convergence Characteristics. Conjugate Gradient Method. Linear
programming -Simplex Method.
Unit 4.
07 Hrs
Constrained Minimisation
Non-linear programming. Gradient based methods. Rosens`s gradient, Zoutendijk`s method,
Generalised reduced gradient, Sequential quadratic programming. Sufficient condition for
optimality.
PART B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
Direct Search Methods
Direct search methods for nonlinear optimization. Cyclic coordinate search. Hooke and
Jeeves Pattern search method. Generic algorithm.
Unit 6.
06 Hrs
Discrete And Dynamic Programming
Integer and discrete programming. Branch and bound algorithm for mixed integers.
General definition of dynamic programming problem. Problem modeling and computer
implementation. Shortest path problem.
Unit 7.
07 Hrs
Optimisation Application
Transportation problem. Transportation simplex method. Network problems. Maximum flow in
net works. General definition of dynamic programming. Problem modeling and computer
implementation.

Unit 8.
07 Hrs
Finite Element Based Optimisation
Parameter optimization using gradient methods -Derivative calculation. Shape optimisation.
Topology optimisation of continuum structures.
Text Books:

1. Ashok D Belegundu and Tirupathi R . Chandrupatla, `Optimisation Concepts and

Applications in Engineering`, Pearson Education, In C.,1991.

Reference Books:
1. Fletcher, R., `Practical Methods of Optimisation`, Wiley, New York ,2nd Edition, 1987.
2. Dennis J.E. and Schnabel, R. B., `Numerical Methods for Unconstrained Optimisation and
Nonlinear Equations`, Prentice Hall, Engle Wood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1983.
3. S.S. Rao, ` Optimisation -Theory and Application`, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 5th Edition.1990.

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer any FIVE
full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and 2 questions from
part B

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Sub Code:

10AE752

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Introduction
Insight into power and philosophy of CFD. CFD ideas to understand. CFD application. Need for
parallel computers for CFD algorithms. Models of flows. Substantial derivative, Divergence of
velocity.
Unit 2.
07 Hrs
Governing Equations
Continuity, Momentum and Energy equations; derivation in various forms. Integral versus
Differential form of equations. Comments on governing equations. Physical boundary
conditions. Forms of the governing equations particularly suited for CFD work: Shock fitting
and Shock capturing methods. Generic form of equations.
Unit 3.
06 Hrs
Mathematical Behavior of Partial Differential Equations:
Classification of partial differential equations. Cramer rule and Eigen value method. Hyperbolic,
parabolic and elliptic forms of equations. Impact on physical and computational fluid dynamics;
case studies: steady inviscid supersonic flow; unsteady invisid flow; steady boundary layer flow;
and unsteady thermal conduction.
Unit 4.
07 Hrs
Discretization
Essence of discretization. Taylor series approach for the construction of finite-difference
quotients. Higher order difference quotients. Up-wind differencing. Midpoint leap frog method.
Reflection boundary condition. Difference equations. Explicit and Implicit approach: definition
and contrasts. Errors and analysis of stability. Error propagation. Stability properties of Explicit
and Implicit methods.
PART B
Unit 5.
07 Hrs
Grid Generation
Body fitted coordinate system. Need for grid generation. Essential properties of grids. Types of
grids (O-type, C-type and H- type). Various grid generation techniques - Algebraic, and
Numerical grid generation. Elliptic grid generation. Structured, Un-structured grids, Adaptive
grids, Grid collapse. Multi-Grid methods .Grid accuracies.

Unit 6.
06 Hrs
Appropriate Transformation
General transformation of equations. Metrics and Jacobians. Generic form of the governing
flow equations with strong conservative form in the transformed space. Transformation of
continuity equation from physical plane into computational plane; application of Grids
stretching .
Unit 7.
06 Hrs
Finite Volume Techniques
Finite Volume Discretization - Cell Centered Formulation. High resolution finite volume
upwind Scheme. Runge - Kutta Time Stepping . Multi - Time Step Integration scheme. Cell
Vertex Formulation. Numerical dispersion.
Unit 8.
07 Hrs
CFD Application to Some Problems
Time and space marching. LAX-WENDROFF Technique . Relaxation technique. Point iterative
mehod. Successive over-relaxation/under relaxation. Aspects of numerical dissipation and
dispersion; artificial viscosity. The Alternating-Direction- (ADI ) Implicit Technique.
Approximate factorization scheme. Upwind schemes; Flux vector splitting.

Text Books:
1.

John D Anderson Jr. Computational Fluid Dynamics,`The Basics with Applications`,

McGraw Hill International Edn; 1995 .

2.

Tapan K. Sengupta, `Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics`,

Universities Press (India) Private Limited; 2005.

References:
1. F. Wendt (Editor), Computational Fluid Dynamics - An Introduction, Springer
Verlag, Berlin; 1992.
2.

Charles Hirsch, Numerical Computation of Internal and External Flows, Vols. I and
II. John Wiley & Sons, New York; 1988.

3. Jiyuan Tu, Guan Heng Yeoh, and Chaoqun Liu,` Computational Fluid Dynamics-

Practical Approach`, Elsevier Inc; 2008.

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

Sub Code:

10AE753

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.

07 Hrs

Welding In Aircraft Structural Components

Equipments used in welding shop and their maintenance Ensuring quality welds Welding
jigs and fixtures Soldering and brazing.
Unit 2.
06 Hrs
Sheet Metal Repair And Maintenance
Inspection of damage Classification Repair or replacement Sheet metal inspection
N.D.T. Testing Riveted repair design, Damage investigation reverse technology.
Unit 3.
07 Hrs
Plastics and Composites in Aircraft
Review of types of plastics used in airplanes Maintenance and repair of plastic components
Repair of cracks, holes etc., various repair schemes Scopes.
Unit 4.
06 Hrs
Inspection And Repair Of Composite Components:
Inspection and Repair of composite components Special precautions Autoclaves.

PART B
Unit 5.
07 Hrs
Aircraft Jacking, Assembly And Rigging
Airplane jacking and weighing and C.G. Location. Balancing of control surfaces Inspection
maintenance. Helicopter flight controls. Tracking and balancing of main rotor.
Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Review of Hydraulic and Pneumatic System
Trouble shooting and maintenance practices Service and inspection. Inspection and
maintenance of landing gear systems. Inspection and maintenance of air-conditioning and
pressurisation system, water and waste system. Installation and maintenance of Instruments
handling Testing Inspection.

Unit 7.
06 Hrs
Inspection And Maintenance Of Auxilary Systems:
Inspection and maintenance of auxiliary systems Fire protection systems Ice protection
system Rain removal system Position and warning system Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)
Unit 8.
06 Hrs
Safety Practices
Hazardous materials storage and handling, Aircraft furnishing practices Equipments.
Troubshooting - Theory and practices.

Text Book
1.

KROES, WATKINS, DELP, Aircraft Maintenance and Repair, McGraw-Hill, New

York,1992.

References
1.

LARRY REITHMEIR, Aircraft Repair Manual, Palamar Books, Marquette, 1992

2.

BRIMM D.J. BOGGES H.E., Aircraft Maintenance, Pitman Publishing corp.

New York, 1940.

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Statistical Quality Control

Sub Code:

10AE754

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing Subject code 10ME668

Theory of Plates and Shells

Sub Code:

10AE755

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Introduction
Plate and Shell Structures in Aerospace Vehicles. Flexural rigidity of plates. Flexural rigidity of
shells. Introduction to bending and buckling of plates and shells. Reinforced plates.
Eccentrically compressed shells.
Unit 2.
07 Hrs
Bending of Thin Plates -Stresses
Pure bending of plates. Isotropic and orthotropic flat plates. Flexural rigidity of plate. Bending
of plates by distributed lateral load. Combined bending and tension or compression. Bending
and twisting moments. Shear stress.
Unit 3.
06 Hrs
Bending Of Thin Plates - Strain Energy
Slopes of deflection of surface. Different edge conditions: - built in edge, simply supported edge
and, free edge. Combined bending and tension or compression of plates. Strain energy by:
bending of plates, bending by lateral loads, combined bending and tension or compression of
plates.
Unit 4.
07 Hrs
Buckling Of Thin Plates
Method of calculation of critical loads. Buckling of simply supported rectangular plates
uniformly compressed in one direction. Buckling of uniformly compressed rectangular plates
simply supported along two opposite sides perpendicular to the direction of compression and
having various edge conditions along the other two sides. Critical values of compressive stress.
PART B
Unit 5.
07 Hrs
Buckling of Reinforced Plates
Stability of plates reinforced by ribs. Simply supported rectangular plates with longitudinal ribs.
General equation for critical compressive stress. Critical compressive stress for a plate stiffened
by one rib. Study of the experimental value of buckling of plates.

Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Bending of Thin Shells
Deformation of an element of a shell. Expression for components of normal stresses. Flexural
rigidity of shell. Case of deformation with presence of shearing stresses.
Unit 7.
06 Hrs
Strain Energy Of Deformation Of Shells:
Strain energy of deformation of shell:-bending and stretching of middle surface. Symmetrical
deformation of a circular cylindrical shell. Differential equation for bending of strip.
Unit 8.
06 Hrs
Buckling of Shells
Symmetrical buckling of cylindrical shell under the action of uniform axial compression :differential equation , critical stress. Symmetrical buckling of cylindrical shell under the action
of uniform axial pressure. Study of the experimental values of cylindrical shells in axial
compression. Bent or eccentrically compressed shells.

Text Books:
1.

Timoshenko, S.P. and Gere, J.M., Theory of Elastic Stability, McGraw-Hill

Book

2.

Co. 1986.

Timoshenko, S.P. Winowsky. S., and Kreger, Theory of Plates and Shells,
McGraw-Hill Book Co. 1990

References:
1.

Flugge, W. Stresses in Shells, Springer Verlag, 1985.

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Nondestructive Testing

Sub Code:

10AE756

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1
07 Hrs
Introduction
An Overview. Factors influencing the Reliability of NDE. Defects in materials. Defects in
composites. NDT methods used for evaluation of materials and composites.
Unit 2
07 Hrs
Radiographic Inspection
X Ray radiography: Principles of X ray radiography, equipment. Production of X -rays,
absorption, scattering, X-ray film processing; industrial radiographic practice, microradiography
Gamma ray radiography: Radioactivity, gamma ray sources, film radiography, application,
examples.
General radiographic procedures. Reading and Interpretation of Radiographs. Defects in
welding.
Unit 3
06 Hrs
Ultrasonics
Principle of wave propagation. Ultrasonic equipment. Variables affecting an ultrasound test.
Basic methods and general considerations. Testing of products. Ultrasonic testing of composites.
Unit 4.
06 Hrs
Ultrasonic Inspection
Ultrasonic application for thickness measurement. Types of scanning, types of indication.
Welding inspection, tube inspection, test standards, determination of elastic constants.
PART -B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
Liquid Penetrant Test
Basic concept. Test equipment. Test Parameters & Procedure. Safety precautions.
Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Magnetic Particle Test
Methods of generating magnetic field. Demagnetization of materials. Magnetic particle test:
Principles , Test Equipment and Procedure. Interpretation and evaluation.

Unit 7.
06 Hrs
Eddy Current Test
Principles of eddy current. Factors affecting eddy currents. Test system and test arrangement.
Standardization and calibration. Application and effectiveness.
Unit 8.
07 Hrs
Some Other Methods
`
Thermal Inspection: Principles, equipment, inspection methods, applications.
Optical Holography: Principles, applications, holographic recording interferometer techniques
of inspection
Acoustic Emission Inspection: Principle, comparison with other NDT methods, applicability,
acoustic emission waves and propagation. Instrumentation principles.

Text Book:
1.

J Prasad and C G Krishnadas Nair, ` Non-Destructive Test and Evaluation of Materials`,

Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., 2008.

Reference Books:
1.

Metals Hand Book, Vol-17, 9th Edition, Non destructive evaluation & quality
control, American society of metals. 2001

2.

Baldev Raj, T. Jayakumar, M. Thavasimuthu, `Nondestructive Testing`, Narosa

Publishing House, 1997.

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Mechatronics and Microprocessor

Sub Code:

10AE757

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing Subject code 10ME65.

Total Quality Management

Sub Code:

10AE758

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing Subject code 10ME758

Elective III (Group C)

Experimental Stress Analysis
Sub Code:

10AE761

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing Subject code 10ME761

Helicopter Dynamics
Sub Code:

10AE762

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART- A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Introduction to Helicopter
Definitions. Genealogical tree of aircraft. Comparison between fixed wing aircraft and
helicopter. Some helicopter configurations, major parts, and their functions. Civil and Military
applications of helicopters. High speed rotorcraft.
Unit 2.
07 Hrs
Hover And Vertical Flight
Momentum theory and its application. Hovering flight and ground effects. Forces acting during
hovering flight. Disc loading and power loading. Thrust and power coefficients. Figure of merit
for hover thrust efficiency. Rotor solidity and blade loading coefficient. Forces acting during
vertical flight. Cockpit control for vertical flight. Vertical climb and descend - variation in
induced velocities. Torque balance and directional control, turning flights.
Unit 3.
07 Hrs
Forward Flight
Forces acting on helicopter in forward flight. Method of achieving translatory flight. Controlling
cyclic pitch: Swash-plate system. Blade flapping, feathering. Schematics showing flapping,
lead/lag and feathering motion of rotor blade. Drag hinges. Lateral tilt - with and without
conning. Lateral and longitudinal asymmetry of lift in forward flight. Types of rotors - teetering
design, articulated design,, the hinge less design and bearing less design. Cockpit control of
rotor system (collective and cyclic pitch).
Unit 4.
06 Hrs
Basic Helicopter Performance
Hovering and axial climb and descent performance. Forward flight performance - total power
required, effect of gross weight, effect of density altitude, lift drag ratios, speed for minimum
power, speed for maximum range. Factors affecting the maximum attainable forward speed.
Autorotation- autorotation in forward flight, autorotation index. Ground effects in hover,
transition and near ground, at low speed and high speed flights.

PART B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
Rotor Airfoil Aerodynamics And Dynamic Stall
Rotor airfoil requirements - Reynolds number and Mach number influence. Airfoil shape
criteria. Dynamic stall in rotor environment, flow topology. Effect of sweep angle on dynamic
stall. Effect of aerofoil shape on dynamic stall.
Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Helicopter Stabilty And Control
Introductory concepts of stability, control and trim- hover trim and forward flight trim. Static
stability of helicopters: longitudinal, lateral directional and, directional. Dynamic stability
aspects. Flight controls and stability augmentation, Main rotor control and tail rotor control.
Unit 7.
07 Hrs
Standards , Specifications And Testing Aspects
Scope of requirements. General and operational requirements. Military derivatives of civil
rotorcraft. Structural strength and design for operations on specified surfaces. Rotorcraft
vibration classification. Flight and Ground Handling Qualities General requirements and
definitions. Control characteristics, breakout forces. Levels of handling qualities. Flight Testing
- General handling fight test requirements and, the basis of limitations.
Unit 8.
06 Hrs
Conceptual Design Of Helicopters
Design requirements. Design of main rotor - rotor dia, tip speed, rotor solidity, blade twist and
aerofoil selection. Fuselage design - fuselage drag, vertical drag and down loads, side forces.
Empennage design.
Text Books:
1.

John Fay, `The Helicopter, History, Piloting & How it Flies`, Sterling Book House 2007

2.

Gordon Leisshman J, `Principles of Helicopter Aerodynamics`, Cambridge University

Press, 2002

Reference Books:
1.

Bramwell,`Helicopter Dynamics`.

2.

Def Stan 00970, Vol. 2 Rotorcraft

3.

Saunders, G H, `Dynamics of Helicopter Flight`, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, NY, 1975

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

SPACE MECHANICS AND LAUNCH VEHICALS

Sub Code:

10AE763

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
07 Hrs
Intoduction to Space Mechanics
Space vehicles/ platforms. Inertial and Earth fixed coordinate reference frames. Representation
of vector (position, velocity and acceleration) in fixed and moving reference frames, Coordinate
transformations, Euler transformations.
Unit 2.
Central Force Motion
Two body problem and one body problem. Kepler's laws of motion.

06 Hrs

Unit 3.
07 Hrs
Orbital Mechanics
Establishment of orbits, single impulse and two impulse orbital transfers, ballistic trajectory,
orbital perturbations general and special perturbation methods, Sun synchronous and Geosynchronous orbits.
Unit 4.
06 Hrs
Satellite Dynamics
Geosynchronous and geostationary satellites life time - satellite perturbations - Hohmann orbits calculation of orbit parameters - Determination of satellite rectangular coordinates from orbital
elements
PART B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
Introduction to Launch Vehicles
Introduction to launch vehicles.. Introduction to Solid, Liquid and Cryogenic rocket engines.
Performance parameters. Comparison of liquid propellant, solid Propellant and hybrid rockets.
Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Principles of Operation and Types of Rocket Engines
One dimensional and two dimensional rocket motions in free space and homogeneous
gravitational fields. Description of vertical, inclined and gravity turn trajectories. Simple
approximations to burnout velocity
Unit 7.
06 Hrs
Rocket Performance and Staging
Launch vehicle trajectories, two body problem and orbital elements. Staging of rockets

Unit 8.
Spacecraft
07 Hrs
Preliminary concepts of space, spacecraft. Introduction to manned and unmanned space
missions. Spacecraft power generation. Life support system for manned space missions.
Materials for spacecraft:Selections of materials for spacecraft - special requirements of
materials to perform under adverse conditions - ablative materials. . Life time estimation for a
satellite.

Text Books:
1.

M. H. Kaplan: Modern Spacecraft Dynamics and Control, John Wiley and Sons, 1976.

2.

W. T. Thomson: Introduction to Space Dynamics, Dover Publications, 1986

3.

G P Sutton, Rocket Propulsion Elements John Wiley and Sons, 1993

Reference Books:
1.

H.S. Siefert (Ed.), "Space Mechanics", John Wiley & Sons, 1969.

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Smart Materials

Sub Code:

10AE764

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing subject code 10ME764

Agile Manufacturing
Sub Code:

10AE765

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing subject code 10ME765

Robotics
Sub Code:

10AE766

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing subject code 10ME766

Industrial and Experimental Aerodynamics

Sub Code:

10AE767

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Wind Energy Collectors
Horizontal axis and vertical axis machines. Power coefficient. Betz coefficient by momentum
theory.
Unit 2.
07 Hrs
Vehicle Aerodynamics
Power requirements and drag coefficients of automobiles. Effects of cut back angle.
Aerodynamics of Trains and Hovercraft.
Unit 3.
06 Hrs
Building Aerodynamics
Pressure distribution on low rise buildings, wind forces on buildings. Environmental winds in
city blocks, Special problems of tall buildings, building codes, building ventilation and
architectural aerodynamics.
Unit 4.
Flow Induced Vibrations
Effects of Reynolds number on wake formation of bluff shapes, Vortex induced
vibrations, Galloping and stall flutter.

07 Hrs

PART B
Unit 5.
07 Hrs
Model Measurements
Balances :- design, installation and, calibration. Internal balances. Mounting of models, rigidity.
Measurement of interference. Lift and drag measurements through various techniques. Testing
procedures. Testing:- 3-D wings, controls, complete model, power effects, aero elasticity,
dynamic stability. Testing with ground plane, testing wind mill generator. Testing for local
loads. Testing of rotor. Testing engines, Jettison tests. Data reduction. Data correction.
Unit 6.
06 Hrs
Wind Tunnel Boundary Corrections and Scale Effects
Effects of lateral boundaries. Method of images. Wall corrections. Effects of Buoyancy, Solid
Blocking, Wake Blocking. General downwash correction. Lift interference correction.
Corrections for reflection plane models. Scale effects on aerodynamic characteristics and
stability derivatives.

Unit 7.
07 Hrs
Near sonic And Transonic Testing
Near sonic tunnel design. Calibration of test section. Model support system. Tare and
interference evaluation. Near transonic testing.
Unit 8.
06 Hrs
Supersonic Wind Tunnel Testing
Types of supersonic tunnels: - continuous, intermittent (indraft ,and blowdown). Pressurevacuum tunnels. Supersonic tunnel design features. Calibration of test section. Optical systemsSchlieren set-up. Starting loads.Hypersonic wind tunnels - General introduction.

Text Books:
1.

Jewel B. Barlow, William H RAE, Jr. and Alan Pope, ` Low speed Wind Tunnel
Testing`, John Wiley & Sons; 1999.

2.

M.Sovran (Ed), Aerodynamics and drag mechanisms of bluff bodies and road
Vehicles, Plenum press, New york, 1978.

3.

P.Sachs, Winds forces in engineering, Pergamon Press, 1978.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1

R.D.Blevins, Flow induced vibrations,Van Nostrand,1990.

N.G.Calvent, Wind Power Principles, Charles Griffin & Co.,London,1979

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Micro and Smart Systems Technology

Sub Code:

10AE768

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing subject code 10ME768

Design, Modeling and Analysis Laboratory

Sub Code: 10AEL77
Hrs / Week: 03
Total Hours: 42

IA Marks: 25
Exam Hours: 03
Exam Marks: 50

List of Experiments
Part-A

21 Hrs

1. Modeling of Symmetric Aerofoil Geometry, And Generation of Body Fitting Mesh.

2. Modeling of Cambered Aerofoil Geometry, And Generation of Body Fitting Mesh.
3. Modeling of 2-D Incompressible and Inviscid Flow over an Aerofoil. Computations and
Analysis for Velocity Vectors and Pressures Distributions.
4. Modeling of 2-D Incompressible and Viscous Flow over an Aerofoil. Computations and
Analysis for Velocity Vectors and Pressures Distributions.
5. Geometric Modeling and Mesh Generation of 2-D Convergent-Divergent Nozzle and
Analyses of Flow for Adiabatic Conditions.

Part-B

21 Hrs

6. Structural Modeling of Sandwich Beam of Rectangular Cross-Section and Analyses for

Stresses.
7. Structural Modeling of a Three Dimensional Wing.
8. Structural Modeling and Stress Analysis of a Fuselage Bulk Head.
9. Structural Modeling and Stress Analysis of a Simply Supported Rectangular Plate
Uniformly Compressed In one Direction.
10. Structural Modeling and Stress Analysis of a Simply Supported Rectangular Plate
Uniformly Compressed In one Direction with a Cut-Out in Center.

Scheme of Examination
ONE question From Part-A
ONE question From Part-B
VIVA Voce
Total

20 Marks
20 Marks
10 Marks
50 Marks

Simulation Laboratory
Sub Code: 10AEL78
Hrs / Week: 03
Total Hours: 42

IA Marks: 25
Exam Hours: 03
Exam Marks: 50

List of Experiments
PART A

21 Hrs

1. Falling sphere with viscous drag Investigate velocity versus time plot; & simulate the
fall.
2. Frequency response for a spring-mass system; simulation of the oscillations.
3. Simulation of simple servo-mechanism feedback system in time domain.
4. Simulation of simple servo-mechanism feedback system in `s` domain.
5. Simulate with transfer functions the experiments (3) and (4) above.
21 Hrs
PART B

6. Digital simulation of Analog Computations.

7. Simulate a bomb drop from an aircraft on a moving tank for pure pursuit motion.
8. Simulate an Air Speed Indicator to read air speeds for the pressures read from a Pitotstatic tube, with compressibility corrections.
9. Simulate a runaway.
10. Simulate a point take-off from a runaway.

Scheme of Examination
ONE question From Part-A
ONE question From Part-B
VIVA Voce
Total

20 Marks
20 Marks
10 Marks
50 Marks

Proposed Scheme and Syllabus for academic year 2010-11

Aeronautical Engineering
VIII Semester

Sl
No

Subject
Code

Title

Teaching
Dept.

Teaching
Hours /
week

Examination

10AE81

Flight Vehicle Design

AE

04

--

Duration
03

10AE82

Avionics

AE

04

--

03

25

100

125

10AE83*

*Electives IV- (Group D)

AE

04

--

03

25

100

125

10AE84*

*Electives V- (Group E )

AE

04

--

03

25

100

125

10AE85

Project Work

AE

--

03

--

100

100

200

10AE86

Seminar on Current
Topics
Total

AE

03

--

--

50

--

50

19

03

12

250

500

750

Th.

Pr.

I.A
Marks
25

Theory/
Practical
100

Total
Marks
125

Note: One question has to be set for every 6 to 8 hours of teaching.

Subject
Code
10AE831

* Elective IV (Group D)

Subject
Code

Flight Testing

10AE841

10AE832 Fracture Mechanics

10AE842

10AE833 Theory of Aeroelasticity

10AE843

10AE834 Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Reliability and Maintenance
10AE835
Engineering
10AE836 Boundary Layer Theory

10AE844

10AE837 Operation Research

10AE847

10AE838

10AE848

Aerospace Quality Assurance

10AE845
10AE846

* Elective V (Group E)
Aircraft Safety Rules and
Regulations
Guidance and Navigation
Management Information
Systems
Project Management
Product Design and
Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Integrated
Manufacturing
Aircraft
Systems
Instrumentation

* Students shall register for one subject each from Group D and E Electives.

and

Flight Vehicle Design

Sub Code:

10AE81

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART-A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Conceptual Aircraft Design
Operational specifications-mission requirements. Government standards and regulations (MIL
Specs, JAR-23 and JAR-25). Design process, flow chart, survey of various types of airplanes,
over-view of design process. Airplane configuration description. Take-off weight-Preliminary
Estimate-Spread sheet approach.
Unit 2.
06 Hrs
Preliminary Aerodynamic Design
Selection of wing loading. Initial Airplane layout. Three view drawings. Arrangement of
surfaces, mass, moment and inertia properties & balance diagram. Wing loading effect on takeoff, landing, climb, acceleration, range, combat, flight ceiling, glide rate. Spread sheets.
Unit 3.
07 Hrs
Design Of Structural Components:Wing, Fuselage And Tail
Mainplane: Airfoil cross-section shape, taper ratio selection, sweep angle selection, wing drag
estimation. Spread sheet for wing design. Fuselage: Volume consideration, quantitative shapes,
air inlets, wing attachments. Aerodynamic considerations and drag estimation. Spread sheets.
Tail arrangements: Horizontal and vertical tail sizing. Tail planform shapes. Airfoil selection
type. Tail placement. Spread sheets for tail design.
Unit 4.
07 Hrs
Power for Flight
Propulsion selection, thrust to weight ratio, number of engines, engine rating, turbo-jet engine
sizing. Installed thrust corrections, spread sheets. Propeller propulsive systems. Propeller design
for cruise, static thrust. Turboprop propulsion. Piston and turbo-prop sizing. Propeller spread
sheets.
PART-B
Unit 5.
Performance Estimation

07 Hrs

Take-off phases, minimum take-off specification, climb gradients. Balanced field length. Landing
approach. Free roll and braking. Spread sheet for take-off and landing distance. Enhance lift
considerations - passive lift enhancement, trailing edge flap configuration, lift and drag determination.
Active lift enhancement, Drag polar. Power to climb and maneuver.

Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Static Stability
Longitudinal stability, static margin and stabilization. Control surface sizing. Effect of static
margin on performance. Lateral and directional static stability-contribution of airframe
components. Aileron sizing, rudder area sizing. Longitudinal maneuverability.

Unit 7.
06 Hrs
Design Aspects of Sub-Systems
Air-conditioning and pressurisation, ice protection systems. Electric power system. Hydraulic
systems, fuel system. Landing gear.
Unit 8.
Design Aspects: Avionics, Controls and Weapon Systems.

06 Hrs

Communication system, Navigation system, Radar, Flight control system, Weapon systems, and weapon
system interface.

Text Books:
1.

Tomas C Corke., Design of Aircraft, Person Education, LPE, 2003.

2.

John P Fielding, Introduction to Aircraft Design Cambridge University Press, 1999

Reference:
1.

Darrol Stinton D.," The Design of the Aeroplane", Black Well Science, 2nd
Edition, 2001

2.

Daniel P. Raymer, "Aircraft Design: A Conceptual approach", AIAA Education

Services, 1992.

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Avionics
Sub Code:

10AE82

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
07 Hrs
Power Distribution Sytem
Bus Bar, split bus bar system, special purpose cables. Electrical diagram and identification
scheme. Circuit controlling devices. Power utilisation-typical application to avionics. Need for
Avionics in civil and military aircraft.
Unit 2.
06 Hrs
Inertial Navigation System
Gyroscopic versus Inertial platform. Structure of stable platform. Inertial Navigation units.
Inertial alignment. Inertial interface system. Importance of Compass swing.
Unit 3.
07 Hrs
Electronic Flight Control System
Fly-by-wire system: - basic concept and features. Pitch and Roll rate: - command and response.
Control Laws. Frequency response of a typical FBW actuator. Cooper Harper scale.
Redundancy and failure survival. Common mode of failures and effects analysis.
Unit 4.
Electronic Flight Instrument Systems
Display -units, presentation, failure, and annunciation. Display of air data.

06 Hrs

PART-B
Unit 5.
07 Hrs
Introduction to Avionics Sub Systems and Electronic Circuits
Typical avionics subsystems. Amplifier, oscillator, aircraft communication system, transmitter,
receiver, antenna.
Unit 6.
Principles of Digital Systems
Digital Computers Microprocessors Memories

06 Hrs

Unit 7.
06 Hrs
Flight Deck and Cockpits
Control and display technologies CRT, LED, LCD, EL and plasma panel - Touch screen - Direct
voice input (DVI) - Civil cockpit and military cockpit : MFDS, HUD, MFK, HOTAS

Unit 8.
07 Hrs
Avionics Systems Integration
Avionics equipment fit. Electrical data bus system. Communication Systems, Navigation
systems, Flight control systems, Radar , Electronic Warfare, and fire control system. Avionics
system architectureData buses MILSTD 1553 B.
Text Books
1. R P G Collinson,` Introduction to Avionics Systems,` Kulwar Academic Publishers`,
2003
2. E H J Pallett,` Aircraft Electrical System,`. Pitman Publishers, 1976.
References
1

Middleton, D.H., Ed., `Avionics Systems`, Longman Scientific and Technical

Longman Group UK Ltd., England, 1989.

Spitzer, C.R., `Digital Avionic Systems`, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.,
USA., 1987.

3.

R.B. Underdown & Tony Palmer, `Navigation~, Black Well Publishing 2001

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Elective IV (Group D)
Flight Testing
Sub Code:

10AE831

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Introduction
Purpose and scope of flight testing, basic definition, types of flight tests, sequence of flight testing,
planning the test program, governing regulations. Aircraft weight and center of gravity, flight testing
tolerances. Method of reducing data uncertainty in flight test data -sources and magnitudes of error,
avoiding and minimizing errors.
Unit 2.
07 Hrs
Flight Test Instrumentation
Planning flight test instrumentation, sensing and transuding techniques. Measurement of linear and
angular displacements, velocities and accelerations, vibration, force, temperature - onboard and ground
based data acquisition system. Radio telemetry.

Unit 3.
07 Hrs
Performance Flight Testing - Range, Endurance And Climb
Airspeed in flight calibration. Level flight performance for propeller driven aircraft and for Jet aircraft
- Techniques and data reduction. Range and endurance estimation of propeller and jet aircraft. Climb
performance methods.
Unit 4.
Performance Flight Testing -Take-Off, Landing, Turning Flight

06 Hrs

Turning performance limitations. Drag estimation. Take-off and landing -methods, procedures
and data reduction.
PART B
Unit 5.
Stability And Control - Longitudal And Manoeuvring

07 Hrs

Flight test Methods :-Static longitudinal stability ; Dynamic longitudinal stability. Data
reduction. Maneuvering stability methods & data reduction.
Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Stability And Control - Lateral & Directional
Flight Test methods: - Lateral and directional static stability; Lateral and directional
dynamic stability. Regulations and data reduction.

Unit 7.

06 Hrs

Flying Qualities

MIL and FAR regulations. Cooper-Harper scale. Pilot Rating . Flight test procedures.
Unit 8.

06 Hrs

Hazardous Flight Testing

Stall and spin- regulations, test and recovery techniques. Dive testing for flutter, vibration and buffeting.

Text Books:

1. Ralph D Kimberlin, `Flight Testing of Fixed Wing Aircraft` ,AIAA educational

Series,2003.
Reference Books:
1. ADARD, Flight Test Manual Vol. I to IV

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Fracture Mechanics

Sub Code:

10AE832

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing Subject code 10ME832

Theory of Aeroelasticity
Sub Code:

10AE833

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Introduction
Aeroelasticity - definition and problems. Influence of aeroelastic phenomenon on design :flutter, buffeting, dynamic loads problems, load distribution, divergence, control effectiveness &
reversal. Critical flutter speeds versus wing sweep back. Effect of speed on control effectiveness.
Unit 2.
07 Hrs
Deformation of Airplane Structures Under Static Loads
Deformation due to several forces. Influence coefficients. Properties of influence coefficients.
Deformation under distributed forces. Influence functions. Properties of influence functions.
Simplified elastic airplane. Deformation of airplane wing. Force and torque applied to wing.
Integration by weighting matrices. Bending, torsional and shear stiffness curves.
Unit 3.
06 Hrs
Static Aeroelastic Phenomena
Load distribution and divergence-wing torsional divergence (two-dimensional case, & finite
wing case). Swept wing divergence. Prevention of Aeroelastic instabilities.
Unit 4.
07 Hrs
Control Effectiveness and Reversal
Aileron effectiveness and reversal -2 dimensional case, and finite wing case. Strip theory.
Aileron effectiveness in terms of wing -tip helix angle. Critical aileron reversal speed. Rate of
change of local pitching moment coefficient with aileron angle.
PART B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
Deformation Of Airplane Structures Under Dynamic Loads
Differential and Integral forms of equations of motions of vibrations. Natural modes and
frequencies of complex airplane structures - introduction. Dynamic response phenomenon equations of disturbed motion of an elastic airplane.
Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Dynamic Problems of Aeroelasticity
Flutter. Single-degree-of- freedom system. Determination of critical flutter speed. Aeroelastic
modes. Wing bending and torsion flutter. Coupling of bending and torsion oscillations and
destabilizing effects of geometric incidences. Stall flutter, Supersonic panel flutter, Buffeting
and, Aileron buzz. Flutter prevention and control.

Unit 7.
07 Hrs
Test Model Similarities
Dimensional concepts. Vibration model similarity laws. . Dimensionless form of equation of
motion. Mode shapes and natural frequencies in dimensionless forms. Model scale
factors.Flutter model similarity law. Scale factors. Structural simulation:-shape, mass and,
stiffness.
Unit 8.
06 Hrs
Testing Techniques
Measurement of structural flexibility. Measurements of natural frequencies and mode shapes.
Polar plot of the damped response. Identification and measurement of normal modes. Steady
state aeroelastic model testing. Dynamic aeroelastic model testing. Flight flutter testing.
Text Books:
1.

Dowell, E. H., Crawley, E. F., Curtiss Jr., H. C., Peters, D. A., Scanlan, R. H., and Sisto,
F., A Modern Course in Aeroelasticity, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 3rd Edition,
1995. (TL574.A37.M62)

2.

Bisplinghoff, R., Ashley, H., and Halfman, R. L., Aeroelasticity, Dover, 1955.
(TL570.B622)

Reference Books:
1.

Fung, Y. C., An Introduction to the Theory of Aeroelasticity, 1955 (Dover, 1969).

2.

Megson THG,` Aircraft structures for Engineering students`, Edward Arnold.

3.

Bisplinghoff, R. and Ashley, H., Principles of Aeroelasticity, Dover, 1962.

(TL570.B623)

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Sub Code:

10AE834

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing Subject code 10ME74

Reliability and Maintenance Engineering

Sub Code:

10AE835

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Introduction
Definition. Performance, cost and reliability. Quality, reliability and safety. Probability and
sampling. Probability concept. Discrete random variables. Binomial distribution. Multiple
sampling methods. Continuous random variables.
Unit 2.
07 Hrs
Quality & Its Measures
Quality & reliability. Taguchi methodology. Quality measure. The six Sigma Methodology.
Unit 3.
06 Hrs
Data & Distributions
Non parametric methods. Histograms. Probability Plotting. Point and interval estimates.
Normal and Lognormal Parameters.
Unit 4.
07 Hrs
Reliability & Rates of Failure
Reliability characterisation. Bath tub curve. MTBF concept. Constant failure rate model.
Time dependent failure rates. Component failures and failure modes.

PART-B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
Reliability Testing
Reliability enhancement procedures. Reliability growth testing, Environmental stress testing.
Nonparametric methods. Ungrouped data. Accelerated life testing.
Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Redundancy
Introduction: Active and standby redundancy. Constant failure rate models. Redundancy
limitations. Multiply redundant system. Case studies.
Unit 7.
07 Hrs
Maintained Systems
Types of maintenance. Preventive maintenance, Idealised maintenance, Imperfect
maintenance.Redundant components. Corrective maintenance. Maintainability. Repair: revealed
failures. Testing & repair: unrevealed failures. Prediction of maintenance schedules. Modern
trends in maintenance Philosophy like BITE, IRAN, HUM, TPM etc.

Unit 8.
06 Hrs
System Safety Analysis
Product and equipment hazards. Human errors. Methods of analysis. Failure Modes and Effects
Analysis. Fault tree construction. Direct evaluation of fault tree.
Text Book:
1

E.E. Lewis, `Introduction to Reliability Engineering`, John Wiley., 1994

Reference Books:
1

K.S. Trivedi, `Probability and statistics with Reliability`, Queuing and Computer
Science Applications, PHI.

E Balagurswamy, `Reliability Engineering,` Tata McGraw Hill Publications.

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Boundary Layer Theory

Sub Code:

10AE836

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Preliminary Concepts
Some examples of viscous flow phenomena: - aerofoil, cylinder, circular pipe. Boundary
conditions for viscous flow problems. The kinematics properties of viscous flow.
Unit 2.
07 Hrs
Fundamental Equations of Viscous Flow
Conservation of mass, momentum and energy equations. Mathematical characterisation of basic
equations. Dimensionless parameters in viscous flow.
Unit 3.
06 Hrs
Solutions of Viscous Flow Equations
Classification of solutions. Couette flow, stability of Couette flow. Poiseuille steady flow
through duct. Unsteady duct flow between plates with bottom injection and top suction. Plane
stagnation flow- differential equation free of parameters.
Unit 4.
07 Hrs
Introduction to Laminar Boundary Layer
Laminar boundary layer equations. Flat plate Integral analysis. Displacement thickness,
Momentum and Energy thicknesses for two dimensional flows; Shape factor. Some insight into
boundary layer approximations. Discussion of Navier Stokes equations. Concept of thermal
boundary layer.
PART B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
Laminar Boundary Layer Equations
Dimensionless variables. Laminar boundary layer equations. Similarity solutions for steady twodimensional flow. Blasius solution for flat- plate flow, wall shear stress. Flat plate heat transfer
for constant wall temperature. Some examples of Falkner-Skan potential flows. Reynolds
analogy as a function of pressure gradient.
Unit 6.
06 Hrs
Transition to Turbulence
Stability of laminar flows - concept of small disturbance stability. Temporal instability and
Spatial instability. Stability of Blasius and Falkner-Skan profiles. Effect of wall temperature.
Transition to turbulence. Affecting parameters.

Unit 7.
07 Hrs
Incompressible Turbulent Mean Flow
Physical and mathematical description of turbulence. Fluctuations and time averging. Turbulent
flow in pipes and channels. Free turbulence: - jets, wakes and mixing layers.
Unit 8.

07 Hrs

Instrumentation and Measurements:

Hot wire and Hot film anemometer for turbulence measurements. Schlieren methods for flow
visualization. Pressure probes, Interferometer and Smoke method.

Text Books:

1. H. Schlichting, `Boundary Layer Theory`, McGraw- Hill, New York, 1979.

2. Frank White,` Viscous Fluid flow` - McGraw Hill, 1991.
3. J.P.Hollman and W.J. Gajda, Jr. Experimental methods for Engineers, 5th Edition

McGraw- Hill , 1989

Reference Books:

2. Ronald L., Panton, `Incompressible fluid flow`, John Wiley & Sons, 1984.
3. Boundary Layer by T.R.Oke

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Operation Research
Sub Code:

10AE837

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing Subject code 10ME73

Aerospace Quality Assurance

Sub Code:

10AE838

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Quality Concepts
Concepts and definition, design specifications, manufacture in conformance with design
applications, role of quality assurance during usage of aircraft.
Unit 2.
07 Hrs
Quality Assurance during Overhaul
Quality assurance during overall / repair of aircraft and its aggregates, concession
and deviations . Production permits.
Unit 3.
06 Hrs
Quality Control
Units of measure, measuring actual performance. Continuous process regulation. Strategic
quality management. Role of quality director. Quality culture.
Unit 4.
07 Hrs
Probability Concepts
Concept of variation. Quantitative methods of summarizing data. Normal curve, Exponential
Probability distribution. Weibull probability distribution. Poisson distribution. Binomial
distribution. Scope for data analysis. Sample size. Regression analysis.
PART B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
Designing For Quality
Early warning concepts and design assurance. Designing for basic function requirements.
Design for Time- Oriented performance. Designing for safety. Designing for maintainability.
Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Manufacture & Reliability Prediction
Initial planning for qualities. Failure patterns. Predicting reliability during design. Exponential
formula. Setting specification limits. Process quality audits. Self inspection.

Unit 7.
07 Hrs
Inspection, Test & Measurements
Sampling risk. Analysis of some rule to thumb. Sampling plot. Evaluation of parameters
affecting field performance. Acceptance sampling plan. Feed back . Field data.

Unit 8.
06 Hrs
Quality Assurance
Zero defect analogy, FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis, bench marking, quality circles, quality
audit. Quality standards ISO 9000, TQM, CMM, Six Sigma. Quality organizational set up in
production / repair / operational set up.

Text Books:
1.

J M Juran, Frank M Gryna, `Quality Planning and Analysis,` TMH Publications,

2005

Reference Books:
1.

M Fox, `Quality Assurance Management`, McGraw Hill Publications

2.

Oalela, `ISO 9000 A, Manual for TQM`, Parga man Publishers.

3.

S C Keshu and K K Ganapathi, `Aircraft production technology and Management, `

Interline Publishers,1993

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Elective V (Group E)
Aircraft Safety Rules and Regulations
Sub Code:

10AE841

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
C.A.R. Series A Procedure for Civil Air Worthiness Requirements and Responsibility
Operators Vis--Vis Air Worthiness Directorate
Responsibilities of operators / owners- Procedure of CAR issue, amendments etc., Objectives
and targets of airworthiness directorate; Airworthiness regulations and safety oversight of
engineering activities of operators.
Unit 2.
06 Hrs
C.A.R. Series B Issue Approval of Cockpit Check List, Mel, Cdl:
Deficiency list (MEL & CDL); Preparation and use of cockpit checklist and emergency list.
Unit 3.
07 Hrs
C.A.R. Series C Defect Recording, Monitoring, Investigation and Reporting
Defect recording, reporting, investigation, rectification and analysis; Flight report; Reporting
and rectification of defects observed on aircraft; Analytical study of in-flight readings &
recordings; Maintenance control by reliability Method.
Unit 4.
07 Hrs
C.A.R. Series D And Aircraft Maintenance Programmes
Reliability Programmes (Engines); Aircraft maintenance programme & their approval; On
condition maintenance of reciprocating engines; TBO Revision programme; Maintenance of
fuel and oil uplift and consumption records Light aircraft engines; Fixing routine maintenance
periods and component TBOs Initial & revisions.
PART B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
C.A.R. Series E Approval of Organizations
Approval of organizations in categories A, B, C, D, E, F, & G - Requirements of infrastructure
at stations other than parent base.
Unit 6.
07 Hrs
C.A.R. Series F Air Worthiness And Continued Air Worthiness:
Procedure relating to registration of aircraft; Procedure for issue / revalidation of Type
Certificate of aircraft and its engines / propeller; Issue / revalidation of Certificate of
Airworthiness; Requirements for renewal of Certificate of Airworthiness.

Unit 7.
06 Hrs
C.A.R. Series L&M
Issue of AME Licence, its classification and experience requirements, Mandatory Modifications
/ Inspections.
Unit 8.
07 Hrs
C.A.R. Series T&X
Flight testing of (Series) aircraft for issue of C of A; Flight testing of aircraft for which C of A
had been previously issued. Registration Markings of aircraft; Weight and balance control of an
aircraft; Provision of first aid kits & Physicians kit in an aircraft; Use furnishing materials in an
aircraft; Concessions; Aircraft log books; Document to be carried on board on Indian registered
aircraft; Procedure for issue of tax permit; Procedure for issue of type approval of aircraft
components and equipment including instruments.
Text Books:
1.

Civil Aviation Requirements with latest Amendment (Section 2 Airworthiness)

Published by DGCA, The English Book Store, 17-1, Connaught Circus, New Delhi
2000.

References:
1.

Aircraft Manual (India) Volume Latest Edition, The English Book Store, 17-1,
Connaught Circus, New Delhi.

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Guidance And Navigation

Sub Code:

10AE842

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Introduction
Concepts of navigation, guidance and control. Introduction to basic principles. Air data
information.
Unit 2.
07 Hrs
Radar Systems
Principle of working of radar. MTI and Pulse Doppler radar. Moving target detector. Limitation
of MTI performance. MTI from a moving platform (AMTI)
Unit 3.
06 Hrs
Tracking With Radar
Mono pulse tracking. Conical scan and sequential lobbing. Automatic tracking with surveillance
radar (ADT)
Unit 4.
07 Hrs
Other Guidance Systems
Gyros and stabilised platforms.Inertial guidance and Laser based guidance. Components of
Inertial Navigation System. Imaging Infrared guidance. Satellite navigation. GPS.
PART B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
Transfer Functions
Input-output Transfer function. Basic altitude reference. Concepts of Open loop and Close Loop.
Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Missile Control System
Guided missile concept. Roll stabilisation. Control of aerodynamic missile. Missile parameters
for dynamic analysis. Missile autopilot schematics. Acceleration command and root locus.
Unit 7.
06 Hrs
Missile Guidance
Proportional navigation guidance; command guidance. Comparison of guidance system
performance. Bank to turn missile guidance

Unit 8.
07 Hrs
Integrated Flight/Fire Control System
Director fire control system. Tracking control laws. Longitudinal flight control system.
Lateral flight control system. Rate of change of Euler angle , Auto Pilot

Text Books:
1.

Merrilh I. Skolnik,` Introduction to Radar Systems`, 3rd edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill ,
2001.

2.

John H Blakelock,` Automatic control of Aircraft & Missiles`, Wile Inter Science
Publication, 2nd edition, May 1990.

Reference Books:
1. R.B. Underdown & Tony Palmer, `Navigation`, Black Well Publishing; 2001.
Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.

Management Information Systems

Sub Code:

10AE843

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing Subject code 10ME756

Project Management
Sub Code:

10AE844

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing Subject code 10ME667

Product Design and Manufacturing

Sub Code:

10AE845

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
UNIT-1
INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCT DESIGN: Asimows model: Definition of product design,
Design by Evolution, Design by Innovation, Essential Factors of Product design, ProductionConsumption Cycle, Flow and value addition in the Production-Consumption Cycle, the
Morphology of design(The seven phases), Primary design phases and flowcharting, role of
allowance, process capability and tolerance in detailed design & assembly.
6 Hours
UNIT-2
PRODUCT DESIGN PRACTICE AND INDUSTRY: Introduction, product strategies, time to
market, analysis of the product, The Ss Standardization , Renard series, simplification, role of
aesthetics in product design, functional design practice.
6 Hours
UNIT-3
REVIEW OF STRENGTH, STIFFNES AND RIGIDITY CONSIDERATIONS IN
PRODUCT DESIGN:
Principal stress trajectories (force-flow lines), balanced design, criteria and objectives of design,
material toughness: resilience designing for uniform strength, tension vis--vis compression.
Review of production process: Introduction, primary processes, machining process, nontraditional machining processes.
7 Hours
UNIT-4
DESIGN FOR PRODUCTION- METAL PARTS:
Producibility requirements in the design of machine components, forging design, pressed
components design, casting design, and design for machining ease, the role of process engineer,
ease of location casting and special casting. Designing with plastic, rubber, ceramics and wood:
approach to design with plastics bush bearings, gears in plastics, rubber parts, design
recommendations for rubber parts, ceramic and glass parts.
7 Hours

PART B
UNIT 5
OPTMIZATION IN DESIGN: Introduction, Siddals Classification of Design Approaches,
Optimisation by Differential Calculus, Lagrange Multipliers, Linear Programming (Simplex
Method), Geometric Programming, Johnsons Method Optimum Design.
6 Hours
UNIT 6
ECONOMIC FACTOR INFLUENCING DESIGN: Product value, Design for safety,
Reliability and Environmental Considerations, Manufacturing Operations in relation to Design,
Economic analysis, Profit and Competitiveness, Break even Analysis, Economic pf a New
Product Design.
6 Hours

UNIT 7
HUMAN ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS IN PRODUCT DESGN: Introduction,
Human being as Applicator of forces, Anthropometry, Man as occupant of space, The Design of
Controls, the design of displays, Man/Machine information exchange.
6 Hours
UNIT 8
VALUE ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT DESIGN: Introduction, Historical perspective,
what is value? Nature and measurement of value, Normal degree of value, Importance of value,
The value analysis job plan, Creativity, Steps to problems solving and value analysis, Value
analysis Test, Value Engineering idea Generation Check list Cost Reduction through value
engineering case study on Tap Switch Control Assembly, material and Process selection in value
Engineering.
Modern approaches to product design: Concurrent design and Quality Function Deployment
(QFD)
8 Hours
TEXT BOOKS:
1.
2.

Product Design and Manufacturing, A.C. Chitale and R.C. Gupta, PHI 4th
Edition, 2007
Product Design & Development, Karl T.Ulrich & Steven D, Epinger, Tata Mc
Graw Hill, 3rd Edition, 2003

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1.
2.

New Product Development, Tim Jones Butterworth Heinmann, Oxford, mc

1997
New Product Development, Design & Analysis , Roland Engene Kinetovecz,
Jon eiley & Sons, Inc, N.Y. 1990

Artificial Intelligence
Sub Code:

10AE846

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing Subject code 10ME846

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Sub Code:

10AE847

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

Syllabus same as existing Subject code 10ME61

Aircraft Systems And Instrumentation

Sub Code:

10AE848

IA Marks:

25

Hrs/ Week:

04

Exam Hours:

03

Total Hours:

52

Exam Marks:

100

PART A
Unit 1.
06 Hrs
Flight Control Systems
Primary and secondary flight controls. Flight control linkage system. Conventional Systems,
Power assisted and fully powered flight controls. Power control unit Mechanical, Electrohydraulic. Advanced actuation concepts.
Unit 2.
07 Hrs
Mechanical Systems
Hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic system and components. Study of typical workable system. Power
packs. Hydraulic actuators. Pneumatic system and components. Use of bleed air. Emergency
lowering of landing gear and braking. Shock absorbers - Retraction mechanism.
Unit 3.
07 Hrs
Aircraft Fuel and Engine Systems
Characteristics of aircraft fuel system. Gravity feed and pressure feed. A generalized fuel
system. Fuel pumps-classification. Fuel control unit. Engine starting sequence. Starting and
Ignition systems. Engine oils and a typical lubricating system.
Unit 4.
06 Hrs
Environmental Control and Emergency Systems
Air-conditioning system, vapour cycle system, deicing and anti-icing system. Fire detectionwarning and suppression. Crew escape aids.

PART B
Unit 5.
06 Hrs
Aircraft Instruments
Instruments displays, panels & layouts. Instrumentation grouping. Navigation instruments,
Radio instruments. Hydraulic and Engine instruments
Unit 6.
07 Hrs
Air Data Instruments
Basic air data system and probes. Mach meter, Air speed indicator, Vertical speed indicator.
Barometric pressure sensing. Altimeter. Air data alerting system- angle of attack sensing, stall
warning, Mach warning, altitude alerting system.

Unit 7.
Gyroscopic Flight Instruments

07 Hrs

The gyroscope and its properties. Limitations of a free gyroscope. Drift. Gyroscopic flight.
Instruments -Pneumatic, and Electric. Direction indicator, Turn and Bank Indicator.
Unit 8.
06 Hrs
Engine Instruments
Study of various types of engine instruments- RPM, Pressure, Temperature, Fuel flow, Fuel
quantity, and vibrations.

Text Books
1.

Ian Moir and Allan Seabridge,` Aircraft Systems: Mechanical, Electrical and
Avionics-Subsystem Integration`, AIAA Educational Series, 2001.

2.

Pallet, E.H.J., Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems, Longman Scientific

and Technical, Indian reprint 1996.

3.

William A Neese, `Aircraft Hydraulic Systems`, Himalayan Books; 2007.

References
1.

Lalit Gupta and O P Sharma,` Aircraft Systems (Fundamentals of Flight Vol. IV)`,
Himalayan Books; 2006.

2.

Treager, S., Gas Turbine Technology, McGraw-Hill, 1997.

3.

R. W. Sloley and W. H. Coulthard,` The aircraft Engineers Handbook, No 4,

INSTRUMENTS, Sterling Book House, 6th Edition, 2005.

4.

S R Majumdar,` Pneumatic Systems`, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.; 1995.

Scheme of Examination:
Four questions from Part A and Four questions from Part B to be set. Students have to answer
any FIVE full questions out of EIGHT questions, choosing at least 2 questions from part A and
2 questions from part B.