M.tech Aircraft Maintenance

(Estd.
u/s 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)

Padur, Kancheepuram District - 603 103.
SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICAL SCIENCES
Regulations Curriculum
and Syllabus
2013
M.Tech.
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
ENGINEERING
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
(M.TECH./ M.B.A. / M.C.A.) (Full - Time / Part - Time)
(Effective 2013-14)
1. Vision, Mission and Objectives Keeping pace with the ever changing
1.1 The Vision of the Institute is "To make technological scenario to help our
every man a success and no man a students to gain proper direction to
failure". emerge as competent professionals
fully aware of their commitment to the
In order to progress towards the vision, society and nation.
the Institute has identified itself with a
mission to provide every individual with To inculcate a flair for research,
a conducive environment suitable to development and entrepreneurship.
achieve his / her career goals, with a 2. Admission
strong emphasis on personality
2.1 The admission policy and procedure
development, and to offer quality
shall be decided from time to time by
education in all spheres of engineering,
the Board of Management (BOM) of the
technology, applied sciences and
Institute, following guidelines issued by
management, without compromising on
Ministry of Human Resource
the quality and code of ethics.
Development (MHRD), Government of
1.2 Further, the institute always strives India. The number of seats in each
branch of the (M.TECH / M.B.A. /
To train our students with the latest and
M.C.A.) programme will be decided by
the best in the rapidly changing fields
BOM as per the directives from Ministry
of Engineering, Technology,
of Human Resource Development
Management, Science & Humanities.
(MHRD), Government of India and
To develop the students with a global taking into account the market
outlook possessing, state of the art demands. Some seats for Non Resident
skills, capable of taking up challenging Indians and a few seats for foreign
responsibilities in the respective fields. nationals shall be made available.
To mould our students as citizens with 2.2 The selected candidates will be
moral, ethical and social values so as admitted to the (M.TECH / M.B.A. /
to fulfill their obligations to the nation M.C.A.) programme after he/she fulfills
and the society. all the admission requirements set by
the Institute and after payment of the
To promote research in the field of
prescribed fees.
science, Humanities, Engineering,
Technology and allied branches. 2.3 Candidates for admission to the first
semester of the Master's Degree
1.3 Our aims and objectives are focused
Programme shall be required to have
on
passed an appropriate Degree
Providing world class education in Examination recognized by Hindustan
engineering, technology, applied University.
science and management.
M.Tech. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering 3

2.4 In all matters relating to admission to l One credit for each laboratory practical
the (M.TECH / M.B.A. / M.C.A.). of three hours per week per semester.
Programme, the decision of the Institute
l One credit for 4 weeks of industrial
and its interpretation given by the
training and
Chancellor of the Institute shall be final.
l One credit for 2 hours of project per
2.5 If at any time after admission, it is found
week per semester.
that a candidate has not fulfilled any of
the requirements stipulated by the 3.4 For the award of degree, a student has
Institute, the Institute may revoke the to earn certain minimum total number
admission of the candidate with of credits specified in the curriculum of
information to the Academic Council. the relevant branch of study. The
curriculum of the different programs
3. Structure of the programme
shall be so designed that the minimum
3.1 The programme of instruction will have prescribed credits required for the award
the following structure of the degree shall be within the limits
i) Core courses of Engineering / specified below.
Technology / Management. Minimum
Program
ii) Elective courses for specialization in prescribed
areas of student's choice credit range
3.2 The minimum durations of the M.Tech. (Full time / Part time) 75 - 85
programmes are as given below:
M.B.A. (Full time / Part time) 85 - 95
Program No. of Semesters
M.C.A (Full time / Part time) 115 - 125
M.Tech.(Full-Time) 4
M.Tech.(Part -Time) 6 3.5 The medium of instruction, examination
and the language of the project reports
M.B.A. (Full - Time) 4
will be English.
M.B.A. (Part - Time) 6
4. Faculty Advisor
M.C.A.(Full - Time) 6
4.1 To help the students in planning their
M.C.A.(Part -Time) 8 courses of study and for getting general
advice on the academic programme, the
Every (M.TECH / M.B.A. / M.C.A.) concerned Department will assign a
programme will have a curriculum and certain number of students to a Faculty
syllabi for the courses approved by the member who will be called their Faculty
Academic Council.
Advisor.
3.3 Each course is normally assigned
certain number of credits. The following 5. Class Committee
norms will generally be followed in 5.1 A Class Committee consisting of the
assigning credits for courses. following will be constituted by the Head
l One credit for each lecture hour per of the Department for each class:
week per semester
(i) A Chairman, who is not teaching the
l One credit for each tutorial hour per class.
week per semester

(ii) All subject teachers of the class. 6.2 GPA & CGPA
(iii) Two students nominated by the GPA is the ratio of the sum of the
department in consultation with the product of the number of credits Ci of
class. course "i " and the grade points Pi
earned for that course taken over all
The Class Committee will meet as often
courses "i" registered by the student
as necessary, but not less than three
to the sum of Ci for all "i ". That is,
times during a semester.
The functions of the Class Committee Σ& 3
will include: L L
*3$ = L
(i) Addressing problems experienced by Σ &L

L
students in the classroom and the
laboratories. CGPA will be calculated in a similar
(ii) Analyzing the performance of the manner, at any semester, considering
students of the class after each test all the courses enrolled from first
and finding ways and means of semester onwards.
addressing problems, if any. 6.3 For the students with letter grade I in
(iii) During the meetings, the student certain subjects, the same will not be
members shall express the opinions included in the computation of GPA and
and suggestions of the class students CGPA until after those grades are
to improve the teaching / learning converted to the regular grades.
process. 6.4 Raw marks will be moderated by a
6. Grading moderation board appointed by the
Vice-Chancellor of the University. The
6.1 A grading system as below will be final marks will be graded using an
adhered to. absolute grading system. The
Range Constitution and composition of the
of Marks Letter Grade Grade points moderation board will be dealt with
separately.
95-100 S 10
7. Registration and Enrollment
85 - 94 A 09
7.1 Except for the first semester,
75- 84 B 08 registration and enrollment will be done
in the beginning of the semester as per
65-74 C 07
the schedule announced by the
55-64 D 06 University.
50-54 E 05 7.2 A student will be eligible for enrollment
only if he/she satisfies regulation 10
< 50 U 00 (maximum duration of the programme)
I (Incomplete) -- and will be permitted to enroll if (i) he/
she has cleared all dues in the Institute,
Hostel & Library up to the end of the

previous semester and (ii) he/she is not Min. No. of Max. No. of
Program
debarred from enrollment by a Semesters Semesters
disciplinary action of the University.
M.Tech (Full - time) 4 8
7.3 Students are required to submit
registration form duly filled in. M.Tech (Part - time) 6 10
8. Registration requirement M.B.A. (Full Time) 4 8
8.1 (i) A Full time student shall not register M.B.A. (Part Time) 6 10
for less than 16 credits or more than 26
M.C.A. (Full - Time) 6 12
credits in any given semester.
M.C.A (Part -Time) 8 14
8.1 (ii) A part time student shall not register
for less than 10 credits or more than 20
11. Temporary discontinuation
credits in any given semester.
11.1 A student may be permitted by the
8.2 If a student finds his/her load heavy in
Director(academic) to discontinue
any semester, or for any other valid
temporarily from the programme for a
reason, he/she may withdraw from the
semester or a longer period for reasons
courses within three weeks of the
of ill health or other valid reasons.
commencement of the semester with
Normally a student will be permitted to
the written approval of his/her Faculty
discontinue from the programme only
Advisor and HOD. However the student
for a maximum duration of two
should ensure that the total number of
semesters.
credits registered for in any semester
should enable him/her to earn the 12. Discipline
minimum number of credits per 12.1 Every student is required to observe
semester for the completed semesters. discipline and decorum both inside and
9. Minimum requirement to continue outside the campus and not to indulge
the programme in any activity which will tend to bring
down the prestige of the University.
9.1 For those students who have not earned
the minimum required credit prescribed 12.2 Any act of indiscipline of a student
for that particular semester examination, reported to the Director (Academic) will
a warning letter to the concerned be referred to a Discipline Committee
student and also to his parents so constituted. The Committee will
regarding the shortage of his credit will enquire into the charges and decide on
be sent by the HOD after the suitable punishment if the charges are
announcement of the results of the substantiated. The committee will also
university examinations. authorize the Director(Academic) to
recommend to the Vice-Chancellor the
10. Maximum duration of the
implementation of the decision. The
programme
student concerned may appeal to the
The minimum and maximum period for Vice-Chancellor whose decision will be
the completion of various programs are final. The Director (Academic) will report
given below. the action taken at the next meeting of
the Council.

12.3 Ragging and harassment of women are condition that these students take prior
strictly prohibited in the University approval from the officer-in-charge. All
campus and hostels. such applications should be
recommended by the concerned HOD
13. Attendance
and forwarded to Director (Academic)
13.1 A student whose attendance is less within seven instructional days after the
than 75% is not eligible to appear for programme/activity.
the end semester examination for that
14. Assessment Procedure
semester. The details of all students
who have attendance less than 75% will 14.1 The Academic Council will decide from
be announced by the teacher in the time to time the system of tests and
class. These details will be sent to the examinations in each subject in each
concerned HODs and Director semester.
(Academic).
14.2 For each theory course, the
13.2 Those who have less than 75% assessment will be done on a
attendance will be considered for continuous basis as follows:
condonation of shortage of attendance.
Duration
However a condonation of 10% in
attendance will be given on medical Test / Exam Weightage of Test
reasons. Application for condonation Exam
recommended by the Faculty Advisor, First Periodical Test* 10% 2 Periods
concerned faculty member and the
HOD is to be submitted to the Director Second Periodical Test* 10% 2 Periods
(Academic) who, depending on the Model exam 20% 3 hours
merits of the case, may permit the
student to appear for the end semester Seminar/ Assignments/Quiz 20%
examination. A student will be eligible End - semester examination 50% 3 Hours
for this concession at most in two
semesters during the entire degree
* Best out of the two tests will be considered.
programme. Application for medical
leave, supported by medical certificate 14.3 For practical courses, the assessment
with endorsement by a Registered will be done by the subject teachers as
Medical Officer, should reach the HOD below:
within seven days after returning from
(i) Weekly assignment/Observation note
leave or, on or before the last
book / lab records - weightage 60%.
instructional day of the semester,
whichever is earlier. (ii) End semester examination of 3 hours
duration including viva - weightage 40%
13.3 As an incentive to those students who
are involved in extra curricular activities 15. Make up Examination/model
such as representing the University in examination
Sports and Games, Cultural Festivals, 15.1 Students who miss the end-semester
and Technical Festivals, NCC/ NSS examinations / model examination for
events, a relaxation of up to 10% valid reasons are eligible for make-up
attendance will be given subject to the examination /model examination. Those

who miss the end-semester 17. Declaration of results
examination / model examination
17.1 A candidate who secures not less than
should apply to the Head of the
50% of total marks prescribed for a
Department concerned within five days
course with a minimum of 50% of the
after he / she missed examination,
marks prescribed for the end semester
giving reasons for absence.
examination shall be declared to have
15.2 Permission to appear for make-up passed the course and earned the
examination / model exam will be given specified credits for the course.
under exceptional circumstances such
17.2 After the valuation of the answer scripts,
as admission to a hospital due to
the tabulated results are to be
illness. Students should produce a
scrutinized by the Result Passing
medical certificate issued by a
Boards of PG programmes constituted
Registered Medical Practitioner
by the Vice-Chancellor. The
certifying that he/she was admitted to
recommendations of the Result
hospital during the period of examination
Passing Boards will be placed before
/ model exam and the same should be
the Standing Sub Committee of the
duly endorsed by parent / guardian and
Academic Council constituted by the
also by a medical officer of the
Chancellor for scrutiny. The minutes
University within 5 days.
of the Standing Sub Committee along
16. Project evaluation with the results are to be placed before
the Vice-Chancellor for approval. After
16.1 For Project work, the assessment will
getting the approval of the Vice-
be done on a continuous basis as
Chancellor, the results will be published
follows:
by the Controller of Examination/
Review / Examination Weightage Registrar.
First Review 10% 17.3 If a candidate fails to secure a pass in
a course due to not satisfying the
Second Review 20%
minimum requirement in the end
Third Review 20% semester examination, he/she shall
register and re-appear for the end
End semester semester examination during the
Examination 50% following semester. However, the
For end semester exam, the student sessional marks secured by the
will submit a Project Report in a format candidate will be retained for all such
specified by the Director (Academic). attempts.
The first three reviews will be conducted 17.4 If a candidate fails to secure a pass in
by a Committee constituted by the a course due to insufficient sessional
Head of the Department. The end - marks though meeting the minimum
semester examination will be conducted requirements of the end semester
by a Committee constituted by the examination, wishes to improve on his/
Controller of Examinations. This will her sessional marks, he/she will have
include an external expert. to register for the particular course and

attend the course with permission of the CGPA ≥ 8.0 : First Class with distinction
HOD concerned and the Registrar. The 6.5 ≤ CGPA < 8.0 : First Class
sessional and external marks obtained 5.0 ≤ CGPA < 6.5 : Second Class.
by the candidate in this case will
replace the earlier result. 19.2 (i)Further, the award of 'First class with
distinction' is subject to the candidate
17.5 A candidate can apply for the revaluation becoming eligible for the award of the
of his/her end semester examination degree having passed the examination
answer paper in a theory course within in all the courses in his/her first
2 weeks from the declaration of the appearance within the minimum
results, on payment of a prescribed fee duration of the programme.
through proper application to the
Registrar/Controller of Examinations (ii) The award of 'First Class' is further
through the Head of the Department. subject to the candidate becoming
The Registrar/ Controller of Examination eligible to the award of the degree having
will arrange for the revaluation and the passed the examination in all the
results will be intimated to the courses within the below mentioned
candidate concerned through the Head duration of the programme.
of the Department. Revaluation is not Program No. of Semesters
permitted for practical courses and for
project work. M.Tech.(Full-Time) 5
17.6 The weightage for internal marks in M.Tech.(Part -Time) 7

finalizing results and grades shall be
M.B.A. (Full - Time) 5
waived off after completion of 5
semesters. M.B.A. (Part - Time) 7
18. Grade Card M.C.A.(Full - Time) 7
18.1 After results are declared, grade sheet M.C.A.(Part -Time) 9
will be issued to each student, which
will contain the following details: (iii) The period of authorized discontinuation
of the programme (vide clause 11.1) will
(i) Program and branch for which the not be counted for the purpose of the
student has enrolled. above classification.
(ii) Semester of registration. 20. Transfer of credits
(iii) List of courses registered during the 20.1 Within the broad framework of these
semester and the grade scored. regulations, the Academic Council,
(iv) Semester Grade Point Average (GPA) based on the recommendation of the
transfer of credits committee so
(v) Cumulative Grade Point Average constituted by the Chancellor may
(CGPA). permit students to earn part of the credit
19. Class / Division requirement in other approved
institutions of repute and status in the
19.1 Classification is based on CGPA and country or abroad.
is as follows:
21. Eligibility for the award of (M.TECH
/ M.B.A. / M.C.A.) Degree

21.1 A student will be declared to be eligible iv) has no disciplinary action pending
for the award of the (M.TECH / M.B.A. against him/her.
/ M.C.A.). Degree if he/she has
The award of the degree must be
i) registered and successfully credited all recommended by the Academic Council
the core courses, and approved by the Board of
Management of the University.
ii) successfully acquired the credits in the
different categories as specified in the 22. Power to modify
curriculum corresponding to the
22.1 Notwithstanding all that has been stated
discipline (branch) of his/her study
above, the Academic Council has the
within the stipulated time,
right to modify any of the above
iii) has no dues to all sections of the regulations from time to time subject
Institute including Hostels, and to approval by the Board of
Management.

HINDUSTAN UNIVERSITY
HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
M.TECH. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To educate the students in the fundamentals of engineering, science and their applications
to important practical problems using design, analysis and synthesis of aircrafts components,
systems and tools through basic and advance research.
To inspire our students to pursue a life of curiosity and desire for learning and to instill in them
the ability and self confidence to adapt rapid and major changes.
To develop leadership skills in our students necessary to shape the social, intellectual,
business and technical worlds.
PROGRAMME OUTCOME
The student will have the ability to apply knowledge of engineering, science and mathematics
to design and conduct experiments in the field of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
The students will have the ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired
needs and to function on multidisciplinary teams.
The students will become a professional engineer with all necessary skills, personality and
sound knowledge in basic and advance research areas.

SEMESTER I
Sl. No. Course Course Title L T P C TCH

Code
Theory
1. PMA103 Probability and Statistics 3 1 0 4 4
2. PAM101 Mechanics of Flight 3 1 0 4 4
3. PAM102 Aircraft General Engineering
Maintenance Practices 3 1 0 4 4
4. PAM 103 Civil Aviation Requirements - I 3 1 0 4 4
5. PAM104 Aircraft Systems and Instrumentations 3 1 0 4 4
6. PAM105 Avionics 3 1 0 4 4
PRACTICAL
7. PAM 106 Non-Destructive Testing Laboratory (New) 0 0 2 1 2
TOTAL 25 26
SEMESTER II

Code
Theory
1. PAM107 Maintenance and Reliability Engineering 3 1 0 4 4
2. PAM108 Airframe Maintenance and Repair 3 0 2 4 5
3. PAM109 Aero Engine Maintenance and Repair 3 0 2 4 5
4. PAM110 Aircraft Composite Structures and Repair (NEW) 3 0 2 4 5
5. PAE107 Aircraft and Systems - Industry
Perspective* 3 1 0 4 4
6. PAT101 Airlines and Airport Management 3 0 0 3 3
PRACTICAL
7. PAE1641 Aero Engine Laboratory 0 0 2 1 2
TOTAL 24 28
* Common to M.Tech. Aeronautical Engineering
SEMESTER III
Code
Theory
1. PAM112 Aircraft Maintenance Management 3 0 0 3 3
2. PAM113 Civil Aviation Requirements - II 3 1 0 4 4
3. E1 Elective - I 3 0 0 3 3
PRACTICAL
4. PAE113** Aircraft Systems Laboratory 0 0 3 1 3
5. PAM114 Project Work - Phase I 0 0 12 6 12
TOTAL 17 25
** -Common to M.Tech. Aeronautical Engineering
SEMESTER IV
Code
Practical
1. PAM115 Project Work - Phase II 0 0 24 12 24
TOTAL 12 24
Total No. of Credits: 78

ELECTIVE COURSES
SEMESTER - III
Sl.No Course Course Title L T P C TCH
Code
1. PAM701 Airlines Operation and Scheduling 3 0 0 3 3
2. PAM702 Diagnostic Techniques 3 0 0 3 3
3. PAT102 Airline Marketing Management 3 0 0 3 3
4. PAM703 Helicopter Maintenance 3 0 0 3 3
5. PAM704 Aircraft Navigation Systems 3 0 0 3 3
6. PBA302 Entrepreneurship Development 3 0 0 3 3
7. PAM705 Aviation safety management 3 0 0 3 3
8. PAM706 System Simulation And Modeling 3 0 0 3 3
9. PAM707 Advanced optimization techniques 3 0 0 3 3
10. PAM708 Logistics and supply chain management 3 0 0 3 3

PMA103 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
The course is aimed at developing the Mathematical skills of engineering students that are imperative
for effective understanding of engineering subject.
OBJECTIVES
The course should help the students to
1. Enable the random variables moments.
2. Enrich idea about the correlation and regression.
3. Provide the details about the testing of hypothesis methods.
4. Provide the details about the design of experiments.
5. Enrich idea about the time series
OUTCOMES
The students should be able to
1. Understand the random variables, correlation and regression.
2. Understand the correlation and regression.
3. Have understood different types of hypothesis testing.
4. Have understood randomised design.
5. Understand the Exponential smoothing - Auto Regressive Processes
UNIT I PROBABILITY AND RANDOM VARIABLE 12
Probability - Random variables - Moments - Moment generating function - Standard distributions -
Functions of random variables - Two-dimensional R.Vs - Correlation and Regression.
UNIT II ESTIMATION THEORY 12
Principle of least squares - Regression - Multiple and Partial correlations - Estimation of Parameters
- Maximum likelihood estimates - Method of moments.
UNIT III TESTING OF HYPOTHESIS 12
Sampling distributions - Test based on Normal, t-distribution, chi-square, and F-distributions - Analysis
of variance - One-way and two way classifications.

UNIT IV DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS 12
Completely Randomized Design - Randomized Block Design - Latin Square Design - 2 Factorial
Design.
UNIT V TIME SERIES 12
Characteristics and Representation - Moving averages - Exponential smoothing - Auto Regressive
Processes.
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Freund John, E and Miller, Irvin, "Probability and Statistics for Engineering", 5th Edition,
Prentice Hall, 1994.
2. Jay, L.Devore, "Probability and Statistics for Engineering and Sciences", Brooks Cole
Publishing Company, Monterey, California, 1982.
REFERENCES
1. Montgomery D.C and Johnson, L.A, "Forecasting and Time series", McGraw Hill.
2. Anderson, O.D, "Time series Analysis: Theory and Practice", I.North-Holland, Amsterdam,
1982.
3. Gupta, S.C and Kapoor, V.K., "Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics", Sultan Chand and
Sons, New Delhi, 1999.
PAM101 MECHANICS OF FLIGHT

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To introduce the basic concept of aeronautical engineering and the current development in the field
OBJECTIVES
Impart the students to
1. Enable knowledge about the aircraft components and flight controls.
2. Enrich idea about the propulsion system.
3. Provide the details about the aerodynamics
4. Enrich idea about the stability and control
5. Provide the details about the aircraft structure
OUTCOMES
The student will be able to
1. Understand about the flight control and components.
2. Understand the rocket propulsion and working principle
3. Have understood about the theory of flight.
4. Have understood about the aircraft performance
5. Have understood about the structural design parameter
UNIT I CONFIGURATION OF AIRPLANE AND ITS COMPONENTS 12
How an Airplane flies - components of an airplane and their functions - motions of airplane -Pitching,
Rolling and Yawing-Banking, skidding and slipping - starting, taxying - Take-off - landing - stalling,
spinning, spirals - cross wind take-off and landings. Different types of flight vehicles.
UNIT II PROPULSION 12
Aircraft propulsion, Rocket propulsion, power plant classification, principles of Operation and areas
of their application.
UNIT III AERODYNAMICS 12
Airfoils and streamlines bodies - forces acting on an airplane - lift and drag - speed and power -
physical properties and structure of atmosphere - theory of flight.
UNIT IV STABILITY AND CONTROL 12
Introduction to stability and control, Concepts of static and dynamic stability and control, dynamic
instability and control, V-n diagram, range and endurance.
UNIT V AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES 12
Introduction to Aircraft structures - Loads - Types of construction - Design features Aircraft materials.
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Kermode, A.C, Mechanics of Flight English Book Store, New Delhi, 1992.
2. John.D.Anderson.Jr, Intoduction to flight TATA McGraw-Hill,2007
REFERENCES
1. Van Sickle Neil, D Modern Airmanship VanNostrand Reinhol, New York, 1985.
2. Megson T.H. Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, II Edition, Edward Arnold, Kent,
U.S.A. 1990.

PAM102 AIRCRAFT GENERAL ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To teach the students about the basic concept of Aircraft general engineering and maintenance
practices.
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable knowledge about the aircraft maintenance practices
2. Enrich idea about the aircraft tools
3. Provide the details about the aircraft materials
4. Enrich idea about the NDT and welding
5. Provide the details about the electrical related systems.
OUTCOMES
1. Understand about the tools and maintenance practices
2. Understand the aircraft fastening devices and bearing
3. Have understood about the composites and aircraft materials
4. Have understood about the NDT methods and welding techniques
5. Have understood about the Electrical Cables and Connectors , Weight and Balance Control
UNIT I AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PRACTICES 12
Standard Maintenance Practices - Aircraft Maintenance Practices - General Purpose Tools - Measuring
Tools - Torque Wrenches and Torque Loading Practices
UNIT II TOOLS 10
Aircraft Fastening Devices - Bolts ,Screws, Nuts and Washers, Locking Devices and Springs,
Engineering Drawings and Diagrams, Bearings and Gears.
UNIT III AIRCRAFT MATERIALS 14
Aircraft Materials - Ferrous, Non-Ferrous ,Composite and Non-Metallic Materials Corrosion ,Corrosion
Control and Protection Techniques
UNIT IV NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) AND WELDING 14
Various Non-Destructive Testing Techniques,Dye Penetrant,Magnetic Particle, Radiography, Ultrasonic,
Eddy Current,etc,. Various welding procedures and techniques used in aircraft and case studies.

UNIT V AIRCRAFT MISCELLANEOUS 10
Electrical Cables and Connectors, Usage of Electrical Instruments and Equipment, Testing and
Calibration Methods, Pipes, Hoses and Control Cables, Aircraft Weight and Balance Control, Quality
System and Procedures.
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Civil Aircraft Inspection Procedures (CAP 459-Part I, Basic)
2. Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics (General Handbook EA-AC 65-9A)
3. Shop Theory by James Anderson Earl E. Tatro,2005.
REFERENCES
1. Training Manual General Section Book 1 thru 7 by Dale Crane,2000
2. Aircraft Materials & Processes by Titterton.2004.
3. Machine Drawing by AC Parkinsons,2006.
4. Advanced Composites (EA-358) by Cindy Foreman ,2004
5. Digital Fundamentals by Malvino and Leech,2002.
6. Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook EA-282-0, 2000.
7. Standard Aircraft Handbook (5th Edition) -Larry Reithmaier, 2002.
PAM103 CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS - I

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To teach civil aviation rules and regulations which are being followed by Directorate General of Civil
Aviation
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable knowledge about Indian aviation rules
2. Enrich idea about the airworthiness series A and B
3. Provide the details about the airworthiness series C and D
4. Enrich idea about the series E
5. Provide the details about the series F

OUTCOMES
The student will
1. Be able to understand about the Indian rules and related acts.
2. Be able to understand CAR series A and B, about ownership and MEL.
3. Have understood about the CAR series C and D, about defect and maintenances programme
4. Have understood about the Series E - approval of organisation.
5. Have understood about the Series F - continued airowrthiness
UNIT I INDIAN AIRCRAFT RULES 1937 AND RELATED PUBLICATIONS 7
Knowledge of aircraft act, 1934, aircraft rules, 1937 as far as they related to airworthiness and safety
of aircraft. Knowledge of civil airworthiness requirements, aeronautical information circulars,
aeronautical information publications- (relating to airworthiness), advisory circulars & A.M.E. notices
(NOTAMS) by DGCA.
UNIT II C.A.R. SERIES A - PROCEDURE FOR ISSUE OF CIVIL AIRWORTHINESS
REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATORS VIS-À-VIS AIR
WORTHINESS DIRECTORATE 11
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 operations
C.A.R. series "B" - issue approval of cockpit check list, MEL, CDL:
Deficiency list (MEL & CDL); preparation and use of cockpit check list and emergency check list.
UNIT III C.A.R. SERIES 'C' - DEFECT RECORDING, MONITORING, INVESTIGATION AND
REPORTING 11
Defect recording, reporting, investigation, rectification and analysis; flight report, recording of in-flight
instrument, reading and reporting of flight defects and rectification of defects observed on aircraft.
C.A.R. series 'D - and aircraft maintenance programmes
Reliability programmes (engines); aircraft maintenance programmes & their approval: on condition
maintenance of reciprocating engines; TBO - revision programme.
UNIT IV C.A.R. SERIES E - APPROVAL OF ORGANIZATIONS 13
Approval of organizations in categories A, B, C, D, E, F, & G; requirements of infrastructure at
stations other than parent base.
UNIT V C.A.R. SERIES "F" AIRWORTHINESS AND CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS 18
Procedure relating to registration of aircraft; procedure for issue / revalidation of type certification of
aircraft and its engines / propellers; issue /revalidation and renewal of certificate of airworthiness;
requirement for renewal of certificate of airworthiness. Suspensions of certificate of airworthiness and
its subsequent revalidation.
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Aircraft manual (India) volume - latest edition, the English book store, 17-l, Connaught
circus, New Delhi. 2000.
2. Civil aviation requirements with latest amendment (section 2 airworthiness) - published by
DGCA, the English book store, 17-l, Connaught circus, New Delhi.
3. Aeronautical information circulars (relating to airworthiness) from DGCA.2009. Advisory
circulars from DGCA,2009.
PAM104 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTATIONS

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To describe the principle and working of Aircraft systems and Instruments
OBJECTIVES
The course should enable the students to
1. Knowledge about airplane control systems
2. Enrich idea about the aircraft systems
3. Provide the details about the engine systems
4. Enrich idea about the aircraft auxiliary systems
5. Provide the details about the aircraft instruments
OUTCOMES
1. Understand about the flight controls and communication & Navigation systems
2. Understand about the hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
3. Have understood about the piston and jet engine systems
4. Have understood about the oxygen, icing system
5. Have understood about the Flight and Navigation
6. Instruments and engine instruments
UNIT I AIRPLANE CONTROL SYSTEMS 18
Conventional Systems - Power assisted and fully powered flight controls - Power actuated systems
- Engine control systems - Push -pull rod system, flexible push -pull rod system - Components -
Modern control systems - Digital fly by wire systems - Auto pilot system active control technology,
Communication and Navigation systems, Instrument landing systems, VOR - CVR case studies.

UNIT II AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 10
Hydraulic systems - Study of typical Hydraulic systems- components - Hydraulic system controllers
- Modes of operation - Pneumatic systems - Advantages - Working principles - Typical air pressure
system - Brake system - Typical pneumatic power system - Components, Landing Gear systems -
Classification - Shock absorbers - Retractive mechanism.
UNIT III ENGINE SYSTEMS 11
Fuel systems for Piston and jet engines - Components of multi engines. Lubricating systems for
piston and jet engines - Starting and Ignition systems - Typical examples for piston and jet engines
UNIT IV AUXILLIARY SYSTEM 11
Basic Air cycle systems - Vapour Cycle systems, Boost-Strap air cycle system - Evaporative vapour
cycle systems - Evaporative air cycle systems - Oxygen systems - Fire protection systems, Deicing
and anti- icing systems.
UNIT V AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS 10
Flight and Navigation Instruments - Gyroscope - Accelerometers, Air speed Indicators - TAS, EAS-
Mach Meters - Altimeters - Principles and operation - Study of various types of engine instruments -
Tachometers - Temperature gauges - Pressure gauges - Operation and Principles of Inertial navigation
system-GPWS-GPS.
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. McKinley, J.L., and Bent, R.D., "Aircraft Maintenance & Repair", McGraw-Hill, 1993.
2. "General Hand Books of Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics", U.S. Dept. of Transportation,
Federal Aviation Administation, The English Book Store, New Delhi 1995.
REFERENCES
1. Mekinley, J.L. and Bent, R.D., "Aircraft Power Plants", McGraw-Hill, 1993.
2. Pallet, E.H.J., "Aircraft Instruments & Principles", Pitman & Co., 1993.
3. Treager, S., "Gas Turbine Technology", McGraw-Hill, 1997.

PAM105 AVIONICS
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To know the role of electronics in aviation field
OBJECTIVES
1. Knowledge about basic avionics and its system
2. Enrich idea about the aircraft avionics displays
3. Provide the details about the data bus
4. Enrich idea about the system assessment
5. Provide the details about the avionics maintenance and cost
OUTCOMES
The students will be able to
1. Understand about the avionics system, its role and architecture.
2. Understand about the display, input output devices and power required.
3. Have understood about the data bus design and integration
4. Have understood about the certification, Assessment and Validation.
5. Have understood about the maintenance and cost for it.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO AVIONICS 7
Role for Avionics in Civil and Military Aircraft systems, Avionics sub-systems and design, Avionics
System/subsystem requirements-Importance of avionics system architectures.
UNIT II AVIONICS SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: DISPLAYS, I/O DEVICES AND POWER 14
Trends in display technology, Alphanumeric displays, character displays etc., Civil and Military aircraft
cockpits, MFDs, MFK, HUD, HDD, HMD, DVI, HOTAS, Synthetic and enhanced vision, situation
awareness, Panoramic/big picture display, virtual cockpit-Civil and Military Electrical Power requirement
standards, comparing the Military and Civil Requirements and Tips for Power System Design
UNIT III AVIONICS SYSTEM DATA BUSES, DESIGN AND INTEGRATION 16
MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429, ARINC-629, CSDB, AFDX and its Elements, Avionics system design,
Development and integration-Use of simulation tools, stand alone and integrated Verification and
Validation
UNIT IV SYSTEM ASSESSMENT, VALIDATION AND CERTIFICATION 16
Fault tolerant systems and Hardware and Software, Evaluating system design and Future architecture
Hardware assessment-FARs guide certification requirements-Fault Tree analysis -Failure mode and

effects analysis, Criticality and damaging modes and effects analysis, Software development process
models, Software Assessment and Validation -Civil and Military standards, Certification of Civil Avionics
UNIT IV MAINTENANCE AND COSTS OF AVIONICS 7
BIT and CFDS, Automatic Test Equipment, Speeds maintenance, ATLAS, Remote diagnostics and
maintenance support-Life Cycle Costs for Military and Civil Avionics, Cash flow analysis, Software
costs, Establishing spares level
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Spitzer, C.R. Digital Avionics Systems, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., U.S.A., 1987
2. Cary R .Spitzer, The Avionics Handbook, Crc Press, 2000
REFERENCES
1. Collinson R.P.G. Introduction to Avionics, Chapman and Hall, 1996
2. Middleton, D.H. Avionics Systems, Longman Scientific and Technical, Longman Group
UK Ltd., England, 1989.
3. Jim Curren, Trend in Advanced Avionics, IOWA State University, 1992.
PAM106 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING LABORATORY

L T P C
0 0 2 1
GOAL
To introduce the knowledge about the Non-destructive testing in detail to identify the cracks on the
materials
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable knowledge ultrasonic testing
2. Enrich idea about the Eddy current testing
3. Provide the details about Dye-penetrant Testing
4. Enrich idea about the Magnetic Particle Inspection
5. Provide the details about the defectoscope
OUTCOMES
1. Understand about the working of ultrasonic testing machine
2. Understand about the working of Eddy current testing machine

3. Have understood about the working of Dye- penetrant Testing machine
4. Have understood about the working of Magnetic Particle Inspection machine
5. Have understood about the working of defectoscope machine.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Ultrasonic Testing
2. Eddy current testing
3. Dye penetrant testing
4. Magnetic particle inspection on Airframe
5. Magnetic particle inspection on Aero Engines
6. Defectoscope
LIST OF EQUIPMENTS
(For a batch of 30 students)
Sl. No Equipments Qty Experiments No.
1 Ultrasonic Testing 1 1
2 Eddy current testing 1 2
3 Dyepenetrant Testing 1 3
4 Magnetic Particle Inspection 1 4,5
5 Defectoscope 1 6

SEMESTER - II
PAM107 MAINTENANCE AND RELIABILITY ENGINEERING

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To introduce the concepts of reliability and diagnostic maintenance techniques
OBJECTIVES
1. Knowledge about maintenance management
2. Enrich idea about the types of maintenance.
3. Provide the details about the diagnostic maintenance
4. Enrich idea about the concept of reliability
5. Provide the details about design of reliability
OUTCOMES
1. Understand about the objective and concepts in maintenance management.
2. Understand about the types, advantages and limitations of maintenance
3. Have understood about the types of different diagnostic maintenance.
4. Have understood about the methodology and calculating methods.
5. Have understood about different analysis methods.
UNIT I MAINTENANCE MANAGAMENT 12
Need for maintenance-Objective- Concepts-Types of maintenance-Organization-Trade force mix, type
and location-Maintenance costs-Benefits-Computer Aided Maintenance management-Total productive
maintenance.
UNIT II TYPES OF MAINTENANCE 10
Breakdown and Preventive maintenance-Advantages and Limitations-Maintenance prevention-
Diagnostic maintenance-Design out maintenance-Opportunity maintenance.
UNIT III DIAGNOSTIC MAINTENANCE 12
Leak detection-wear monitoring-Temperature monitoring-Vibration monitoring-Signature analysis-Shock
monitoring-Lubricant-Analysis-Methodology-Equipments-Applications
UNIT IV CONCEPTS OF RELIABILITY 14
Elements of Probability-Reliability Definition-Measures of Reliability-Failures-Classification of failures-
Failure data analysis-Availability-Criticality matrix-Event tree analysis-Utilization factor-Factors affecting
reliability.
UNIT V DESIGN FOR RELIABILITY 12
Analysis of reliability data-Weibull analysis-Design and manufacture for Reliability-Reliability of parts
and components-Design for system reliability-Economics of standby or redundancy in a production
system-reliability testing-Types.
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. HIGGINS and MORROW,-" Maintenance Engineering Handbook ", Tata McGraw Hill,1985.
2. COLLACT, " Mechanical Fault Diagnosis and Condition monitoring "- McGraw Hill-1985.
3. MILLER & BLOOD .- " Modern maintenance Management " -Tarapooriwala & sons,1976.
REFERENCES
1. JENTRY EJ and KUMAMOTO,H, " Reliability Engineering and Test assessment ", Prentice
Hall,1992.
2. CARTER,A.D.S. "Mechanical Reliability ",-Macmillan,1984.
3. NAKAJIMA.S.. ,"Introduction to TPM - Total Productive Maintenance", Productivity Press-
1995.
4. O'CONNOR,P.D.T', " Practical Reliability Engineering ", John Wiley-1994.
5. KELLEY.A.& M.J.HARRIS,-" Management of Industrial Maintenance" , Newnes-Butter worth.
PAM108 AIRFRAME MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PRACTICES

L T P C
3 0 1 4
GOAL
To study the maintenance aspects of airframe systems and rectification of snags
OBJECTIVE
1. Understand the basic steps in welding and soldering, brazing of aircraft components
2. Depict the composite and plastic components maintenance in aircraft industry
3. Gain knowledge about rigging, jacking of aircraft in maintenance hangar. To explain the steps
involved in the maintenance process
4. Know about Hydraulic and Pneumatic system.
5. Understand the safety practices in aircraft maintenance and equipment handling
OUTCOME
1. Explain the welding, brazing process with the requirements of the process and significance
of NDT
2. Understand the various maintenance practices in plastic and composite parts of aircraft
3. Clear in the precautionary steps involved in rigging, jacking process
4. Thorough in parts, working methodology of basic aircraft systems
5. Get a clear idea about safety practices and troubleshooting of an aircraft.
UNIT I WELDING IN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS 13
Equipments used in welding shop and their maintenance - Ensuring quality welds - Welding jigs and
fixtures - Engine mount repair -landing gear repair.
SHEET METAL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
Inspection of damage - N.D.T Testing - Classification - Repair or replacement -- Riveted repair design,
Damage investigation - reverse technology.
UNIT II PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES IN AIRCRAFT 13
Review of types of plastics used in airplanes - Maintenance and repair of plastic components - Repair
of cracks, holes etc., various repair schemes - Scopes.
Inspection and Repair of composite components - Special precautions - Autoclaves
UNIT III AIRCRAFT JACKING, ASSEMBLY AND RIGGING 11
Airplane jacking, weighing and C.G. Location. Balancing of control surfaces - Inspection maintenance.
Helicopter flight controls. Tracking and balancing of main rotor.
UNIT IV REVIEW OF HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEM 13
Trouble shooting and maintenance practices - Service and inspection. - Inspection and maintenance
of landing gear systems. - Inspection and maintenance of air-conditioning and pressurization system,
water and waste system. Installation and maintenance of Instruments - Handling - Testing - Inspection.
Inspection and maintenance of auxiliary systems - Fire protection systems - Ice protection system
- Rain removal system - Position and warning system - Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)
UNIT V SAFETY PRACTICES 10
Hazardous materials storage and handling - Aircraft furnishing practices - Equipments - Trouble
shooting - Theory and practices.
TOTAL : 60
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

PAM109 AERO ENGINE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
L T P C
3 0 1 4
GOAL
To study the basic concepts of the maintenance and repair of both piston and jet aero engines and
the procedures followed for overhaul of aero engines.
OBJECTIVE
The subject should enable the students to
1. Understand the types of piston engines, principle of operation.
2. Know the inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting procedure of aircraft piston engines
3. Understand the piston engine overhaul procedure and engine testing procedure.
4. Familiarize with 112 types of jet engines and its principle of operations.
5. Understand the maintenance troubleshooting, testing procedure of gas turbine engines.
6. Understand the overhaul procedure of aircrafts gas turbine engines.
7. Familiarize with gas turbine engine, health monitoring and corrective methods.
OUTCOME
1. Describe the function of each component in piston engines and its materials.
2. Carryout inspections and maintenance checks on aircraft piston engines.
3. Describe the piston engine overhaul procedure.
4. Know the types and function of each component in gas turbine engines.
5. Describe the troubleshooting and rectification procedures of gas turbine engines.
6. Know the overhaul procedures and balancing of gas turbine components.
7. Describe the detail procedure for gas turbine engine, health monitoring.
UNIT I CLASSIFICATION OF PISTON ENGINE COMPONENTS 11
Types of piston engines - Principles of operation - Function of components - Materials used - Details
of starting the engines - Details of carburetion and injection systems for small and large engines -
Ignition system components - Spark plugs - Engine operating conditions at various altitudes -
Maintenance and inspection check to be carried out.
UNIT II INSPECTION OF PISTON ENGINES 12
Inspection, maintenance and trouble shooting - Inspection of all engine components - Daily and
routine checks - Overhaul procedures - Compression testing of cylinders - Special inspection schedules
- Engine fuel, control and exhaust systems - Engine mount and super charger - Checks and inspection
procedures.

UNIT III OVERHAUL PROCEDURES OF PISTON ENGINES 13
Symptoms of failure - Fault diagnostics - Case studies of different engine systems -Tools and equipment
requirements for various checks and alignment during overhauling - Tools for inspection- destructive
testing techniques on engines - Equipment for replacement of part and their repair. Engine testing:
Engine testing procedures and schedule preparation - Online maintenance.
UNIT IV CLASSIFICATION OF JET ENGINE COMPONENTS 12
Types of jet engines - Principles of operation - Function of components - Materials used - Details of
starting and operating procedures - Gas turbine engine inspection & checks - Use of instruments for
online maintenance - Special inspection procedures : Foreign Object Damage - Blade damage - etc.
Maintenance procedures of gas turbine engines - Trouble shooting and rectification procedures -
Component maintenance procedures - Systems maintenance procedures.
Gas turbine testing procedures - test schedule preparation - Storage of Engines - Preservation and
de-preservation procedures.
UNIT V OVERHAUL PROCEDURES OF JET ENGINES 12
Engine Overhaul procedures - Inspections and cleaning of components - Repairs schedules for
overhaul - Balancing of Gas turbine components.
Trouble Shooting - Procedures for rectification - Condition monitoring of the engine on ground and at
altitude - engine health monitoring and corrective methods.
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOK
1. KROES & WILD, "Aircraft Power plants", 7th Edition - McGraw Hill, New York, 1994.
REFERENCES
1. TURBOMECA, "Gas Turbine Engines", the English Book Store, New Delhi, 1993.
2. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES PRATT & WHITNEY, "The Aircraft Gas turbine Engine and its
Operation", (latest edition) The English Book Store, New Delhi.

PAM110 AIRCRAFT COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND REPAIR
L T P C
3 0 2 4
GOAL
To introduce the concepts of reliability and diagnostic maintenance techniques
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable knowledge about introduction to composites
2. Enrich idea about sandwich construction
3. Provide the details about the composite joining
4. Enrich idea about the manufacturing & inspection
5. Provide the details about the repair and application
OUTCOMES
1. Understand about the fibres, matrix and resin.
2. Understand about the honeycomb in detail
3. Have understood about the types of bonded joints.
4. Have understood about the composite inspection and manufacturing
5. Have understood about repairing methods and its application in aero industry.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 8
Composite - Classification of Composites - Comparison of composites - Advantages and disadvantages
of composite. Fibres - Types of fibres - Matrix- Types of matrices and resin - Prepregs - Prepregs
handling.
UNIT II SANWICH CONSTRUCTION 14
Introduction - Face material - Core material - Honeycomb types - Honeycomb Prosperities - Honeycomb
Manufacturing - Cell configuration - Adhesive materials - adhesive materials - Design Guidelines -
Honeycomb process - Sandwich fabrications - Structural Application - Honeycomb testing - Design
aspects - Laminate Lay
UNIT III JOINING OF COMPOSITE 10
Introduction - Mechanically fast and joining - Failure criteria - Bonded joints - Typical joint design -
tooling for composite
UNIT IV MANUFACTURING AND INSPECTION OF COMPOSITES 13
Manufacturing Process - Molding Process - Machining of composite material Non-Destructive - NDI
Techniques - Type of NDI Techniques.

UNIT V REPAIR AND APPLICATION OF COMPOSITES IN AERO INDUSTRY 15
Damage Assessment, Evaluation & Classification - Damage Removal - Contamination Treatment -
Design consideration - Repair concepts facilities, procedure - Repair Tooling, Options Factor for
consideration during prepreg repair - Application of Composite and aircraft industry - Safety Precautions.
TOTAL : 60
TEXT BOOK:
1. Advanced Composite Materials Lalit Gupta, Ist Edition Himalayan Books, 2010.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Advance Composites Cindy Foreman, Jeppesen, 2002.
2. Composite Materials, K.K. Chawla, Springer, 1993, ISBN 10 - 0387964789
3. Composite Materials : Fabrication Handbook # 1, John Wanberg, Wolfgang productions
May 15, 2009.
PAE107 AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS - INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To understand the current Aircraft industry, different aircraft systems, materials and airworthiness
certifications.
OBJECTIVES
Impart the students to gain knowledge on
1. Aircraft industries and its key players
2. Different Aircraft configurations
3. Various systems in Aircraft
4. Different loads acting on Aircraft
5. Different Aircraft materials used
OUTCOMES
The student will be able to
1. Understand Aircraft industries and its key players
2. Understand different Aircraft configurations
3. Understand various systems in Aircraft
4. Understand different loads acting on Aircraft
5. Understand different Aircraft materials used

UNIT I AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 4
Introduction to Aerospace industry; Types of Aerospace industry,global and Indian aircraft
Scenario,Aerospace industry trends.
Keyplayers : Keyplayers in Aerospace Industry, Prime contractors and Tier 1 Suppliers, key challenges
in industry supply chain
UNIT II INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFTS 4
Aircraft configuration: Biplane, variable sweep, Canard layout, twin boom layouts, span loaders,
blended body wing layout, STOL and STOVL aircraft, stealth aircraft, advantages and disadvantages
of these configurations
UNIT III INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 8
Mechanical systems: Environmental control systems(ECS), Engine control systems, Ice and rain
protection systems, cabin pressurization and air conditioning systems, steering and brakes systems,
auxiliary power unit.
Electrical and Electronic Systems: Autopilot and flight management systems, communication,
information systems.
The Interplay of Aerodynamics, Structural Mechanics & Propulsion: Brequet's Range Equation, case
study - thrust vectoring
UNIT IV AIRCRAFT LOADS 8
Introduction : Process and methods, Data requirements, design airspeeds
Loading Scenarios: Symmetric maneuver loads, antisymmetric maneuver loads, ground handling
loads, distributed loads calculations, control surface loads, miscellaneous loads, dynamic loads
analysis, landing loads, unsymmetric aerodynamics, discrete gust loads, random(PSD) loads analysis,
continuous turbulence gust loads, fatigue loads
UNIT V AIRCRAFT MATERIALS 4
Different materials used in aircraft unit: Aluminum and its alloys: Certification methods of materials
allowable (A,B and S basis)
Composite matrerials: Certification methods of materials allowable
UNIT VI AIRWORTHINESS, CERTIFICATION and STANDARDS 4
Agencies: Agencies designate for airworthiness such as FAR, CAR, DGCA, CEMILAC, Role of
these agencies
Documents and Standards : The intent for documents and standards, Applicable certification for
airplanes and helicopters
UNIT VII AIRCRAFT REPAIR 4
Inspection: Inspection methods, manufacturing non- conformances

Repairs: Temporary repairs, permanent repairs, In-service repairs, Customizations and modifications
UNIT VIII INDUSTRY APPROVED AIRCRAFT DESIGN AND ANALYSIS REFERENCES 4
Industry approved references:
TOTAL : 45
REFERENCES
1. J.D. Anderson, "Fundamental of Aerodynamics", McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1985.
2. E.L. Houghton and N.B. Carruthers, "Aerodynamics for Engineering Students", Edward Arnold
Publishers Ltd., London (First Indian Edition), 1988.
3. G.C. Oates, "Aerothermodynamics of Aircraft Engine Components", AIAA Education Series,
Published by AIAA, New York, 1985.
4. G.C. Oates, "Aircraft Propulsion system technology & design", AIAA Education Series, 1989.
5. E.F. Bruhn, "Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures", Tristate Offset Co., 1980.
7. Megson, T.M.G, Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, Edward Arnold, 1989.
PAT101 AIRLINES AND AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

L T P C
3 0 0 3
GOAL
To provide the knowledge of airport planning, management and operations that is required to begin an
airport management career
OBJECTIVES
1. Enable knowledge about introduction to management
2. Enrich idea about airport management
3. Provide the details about the airport services
4. Enrich idea about the institutional framework
5. Provide the details about controlling
OUTCOMES
1. Understand about the aviation challenges and its environment
2. Understand about airport planning and organisational structure.
3. Understand about the trends and scenario in aviation
4. Understand about the economics in aviation
5. Understand about the airspace and security

Evolution of Management - History of Aviation - Organization, Global, Social, and Ethical Environment
- History of Indian Airline Industry - Major Players in Airline Industry - SWOT analysis in Airline
Industry- Market potential on Indian Airline Industry- Current Challenges in Airline Industry- Completion
in Airline Industry
UNIT II AIRPORT MANAGEMENT 8
Airport Planning - Terminal Planning, design and operation - Airport Operations - Airport Functions -
Organization Structure of Airline sectors - Airport Authorities - Global and Indian Scenario of Airport
Management
UNIT III AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES 12
International Trends - Emerging Indian Scenario - Private Participation : International Developments-
Private Participation in Indian Airports - Environmental regulations - Regulatory Issues - Meteorological
Services in Aviation - Airport fees, rates and charges
UNIT IV INSTITUITIONAL FRAMEWORK 8
Safety Regulation - Economic Regulation - Management of Bilaterals - Aviation Security
UNIT V CONTROLLING 8
Traffic Control - Airspace and Navigational aids - Controlling Process - Coordination - Response to
emergencies and airport Securities - Case Studies in Airline Industry
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Graham.A. Managing Airports: An International Perspective - Butterworth - Heinemann,
Oxford 2001.
2. Wells.A. Airport Planning and Management, 4th Edition McGraw- Hill, London 2000
REFERENCES
1. Doganis. R. The Airport Business Routledge, London 1992
2. Alexender T. Wells, Seth Young, Principles of Airport Management, McGraw Hill 2003
3. P S Senguttavan Fundementals of Air Transport Management, Excel Books 2007
4. Richard de Neufille, Airport Systems: Planning, Design and Management, McGraw-Hill
London 2007.

PRACTICAL
PAM 111 AERO ENGINE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE LABORATORY
L T P C
0 0 2 1
GOAL
To introduce the knowledge of the maintenance and repair of both piston and jet aero engines and the
procedures followed for overhaul of aero engines.
OBJECTIVES
1. Understand the procedure for stripping of piston engines
2. Know the detailed procedure for cleaning, inspection & NDT checks on Piston engine
components.
3. Understand the procedure & Precautions of Piston engine Re-assembly.
4. Know the detailed procedure for stripping of auxiliary power unit (APU)
5. Familiarise with various checks carried out on A/C Gas Turbine Engine components
6. Know the procedure and precautions to be followed for Re-assembly of an APU.
7. Study the Piston and Gas Turbine Engine starting procedure.
8. Study of different types of propellers and its pitch setting.
OUTCOMES
1. Carry out stripping of aircraft piston engine as per standard procedure.
2. Carry out dimensional check and NDT checks on piston engine components
3. Carry out Piston engine Re-assembly as per standard procedure
4. Carryout stripping of APU with proper precautions
5. Carryout NDT checks and dimensional checks on A/C Gas Turbine Engine components
6. Carry out re-assembly of an APU as per standard procedures.
7. Understand the precautions of Aero engine with precautions.
8. Describe the types of propeller and it's pitch setting
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Stripping of a piston engine
2. Engine (Piston Engine) - cleaning, visual inspection, NDT checks.
3. Piston Engine Components - dimensional checks.
4. Piston - Engine reassembly.

5. Propeller Pitch Setting
6. Stripping of a jet engine
7. Jet Engine - identification of components & defects.
8. Jet Engine - NDT checks and dimensional checks
9. Jet Engine - reassembly.
10. Engine starting procedures.
LIST OF EQUIPMENTS
(for a batch of 30 students)
Sl.No Equipments Qty Experiments No.
1 Piston Engines 2 1,2,3,4
2 Jet Engines 2 6,7,8,9
3 Propeller pitch setting stand 1 5
4 Aircraft with serviceable stand 1 1 to 10
5 Precision instruments (Vernier Caliper, Micro meter,
Cylinder bore gauge, depth gauge, Bevel Protector
and DTI 2 each 3,5,8
6 NDT Equipments (Defectoscope, Dyepenetrant
method, Hot oil Chalk Method 1 each 2,8

SEMESTER III
PAM 112 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

L T P C
3 0 0 3
GOAL
This course explores the students confronting the various supervisory levels of aviation maintenance
and management
OBJECTIVES
The course should enable the student to :
1. Know about fundamentals of Air Transportation and Airline Economics
2. Understand the Aircraft Reliability
3. Understand the Principles of Airline Scheduling
4. Study the computers in aircraft maintenance
5. Sstudy the Technology in Aircraft Maintenance
OUTCOME
The student should be able to understand :
1. The developments and organization structure of an Airline
2. The Fleet planning, the aircraft selection process, operating cost , Valuation & Depreciation
etc.,
3. The Flight operations, and crew scheduling and details about Flight planning.
4. The Maintenance schedule& controlling with the help of computers.
5. The vibration and monitoring of engine
UNIT I AIRLINE ECONOMICS AND MAINTENANCE COST 8
Airworthiness and its regulation, Airline economics and the aircraft - Principle of airlines economics-
Cost of aircraft maintenance
UNIT II SCHEDULE AND CONSTRAINTS 8
Aircraft reliability - The maintenance schedules and its determinations -conditions monitored
maintenance - Extended range operation (EROPS) - Ageing aircraft.
UNIT III MAINTENANCE PRODUCTION 12
Airline scheduling (with reference to engineering )-Product support and spares- maintenance sharing
- Equipment and tools for aircraft maintenance - Aircraft weight control - Budgetary control.
UNIT IV COMPUTER IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE 10
Computer in aircraft maintenance - Artificial intelligence - Aircraft maintenance softwares.

UNIT V TECHNOLOGY IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE 7
On board maintenance system - engine monitoring - Turbine engine oil maintenance - Turbine engine
vibration monitoring in aircraft - Life usage monitoring - current capabilities of NDT. Helicopter
maintenance - Future of aircraft maintenance, Case studies in aircraft maintenance.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. C.H. Friend Aircraft Maintenance Management, 2000
2. K.C. Batra Production Management, 2000.
3. Richordson J.D. Essential of Airlines Management,1998.
4. Banfe Charles F. Airline Management Englewood Cliffs, N.J Prentice -Hall 1992.
REFERENCES
1. D. Philip Locklin,Economics of Transportation,1997.
2. Laneja Nawal K, Airlines in Transition, Lexington Mass, D.C. Heath 1981.
PAM 113 CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS -II

L T P C
3 0 1 4
GOAL
To teach a civil aviation rules and regulations which are being followed by directorate general of civil
aviation
OBJECTIVE
1. Understand the aircraft fuelling procedure and its precaution while fuelling.
2. Know the storage, handling and quality control of aviation fuel.
3. Know the overall and periodical inspection various aircraft instruments and equipments.
4. Conceive the significance of carrying out mandatory modifications and inspections.
5. Know the operational requirement to be compiled by operators for various operations.
6. Know the installation and maintenance procedure of various communication and navigation
equipment.
7. Know about the storage condition and storage service life of aircraft components containing
rubber parts.
8. Understand the significance and the procedure of flight test.
9. Know the various log books, documents, used in aircrafts and its importance to ensure air
worthiness.

OUTCOME
1. Carrying out fuelling and de-fuelling of modern aircrafts
2. Understand the handling and quality control procedure of aviation fuel.
3. Describe the overhaul and inspection procedure of various instruments
4. Know the importance of carrying out modifications and its procedure in detail
5. Understand the minimum operational requirement for aircrafts and helicopters
6. Describe the installation and maintenance procedure of various communication, navigation
and radar equipment.
7. Store the aircraft components containing rubber parts as per CAR
8. Describe the detail procedure of flight test
9. Understand the log book entry procedure and various documents to be on board during
various phases of flight
UNIT I C.A.R. SERIES H - REQUIREMENTS OF AIRCRAFT FUEL, FUELLING OF AIRCRAFT
AND CALIBRATION 8
Aircraft fuels: Unusable fuel supply - calibration of fuel quantity gauge of aircraft; aircraft fueling
procedures; aviation fuel at airport - storage, handling & quality control.
UNIT II C.A.R. SERIES I - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES 11
Aircraft instruments overhaul and periodical inspections; aircraft equipment and instruments;
maintenance of test equipments: airworthiness procedures for clean rooms and environments for
aircraft systems/accessories shop; flight data recorders, Cockpit voice recorders; GPWS; installation
of airborne, Collision avoidance system.
C.A.R. series L aircraft maintenance engineer - licensing: Issue of AME license, its classification
and experience requirements, complete series L
UNIT III C.A.R. SERIES M - MANDATORY MODIFICATIONS AND INSPECTIONS 15
Mandatory modification / inspections.C.A.R. Series O - operational requirement for aircraft:
Minimum requirements to be complied by operators; operation of commercial air transport aero
planes; operation of general aviation airplanes; operation of commercial air transport helicopters;
operation of general aviation helicopters; registration airworthiness and operation of hand gliders and
powered hand gliders ; exit row seating.
UNIT IV C.A.R. SERIES R - AIRBORNE COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATION & RADAR 11
Aircraft radio equipment ; installation of communication, navigation and radar equipments ; installation
of mode A / C and mode S transponders; control of electromagnetic interference in modern aircraft;
approval f airborne GPS in Aircraft, maintenance of airborne communication & navigation, and Radar
equipment.

C.A.R. series S- storage of aircraft parts:
Storage condition and storage /service life of rubber parts and aircraft components containing rubber
parts, fixation of period for determining overhaul life of reciprocating engines.
UNIT V C.A.R. SERIES T - FLIGHT TESTING OF AIRCRAFT 15
Flight testing of (series) aircraft for issue of C and A; flight testing on aircraft for which C and A had
been previously issued.
C.A.R. SERIES X - MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS:
Weight and balance control of an aircraft; provision of first aid kits & physician's kit in an aircraft; use
of furnishing materials in aircraft; concessions; aircraft log books; document to be carried on board
on Indian registered aircraft; procedure of aircraft for issue of taxi permit; procedure for issue of type
approval of aircraft components and equipment including instruments. Civil Aviation Requirement -
145
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Aircraft manual (India) volume - latest edition, the English book store, 17-l, Connaught circus,
New Delhi.
2. Civil aviation requirements with latest amendment (section 2 airworthiness) Published by
DGCA, the English book store, 17-l, Connaught circus, New Delhi.
3. Aeronautical information circulars (relating to airworthiness) from DGCA.Advisory circulars
from DGCA. CAR 145.
PRACTICAL
PAE113 AIRCRAFT SYSTEM LABORATORY
L T P C
0 0 3 1
GOAL
To train the students with "ON HAND" experience in maintenance of various air frame systems in
aircraft and rectification of common snags
OBJECTIVE
1. Understand the aircraft jacking up procedure and its precaution.
2. Understand the various methods of aircraft levelling and its procedure.
3. Understand the various check to be carried out to ensure the alignment of control surfaces.
4. Know the procedure and precaution of aircraft symmetry check.
5. Understand the various test carried out on hydraulic system components to assess leakage
and blockage.
6. Know the procedure for carrying out the landing gear retraction test.

7. Understand the various common snags in aircraft hydraulic and fuel systems and its
rectification procedure.
OUTCOME
1. Carry out aircraft jacking safely without any damage to men equipment.
2. Carry out aircraft levelling as per procedure.
3. Describe the various checks to be carry out to ensure the alignment of control surfaces.
4. Carryout aircraft symmetry check, as per procedure.
5. Carryout flow test, and pressure test on hydraulic system.
6. Describe the procedure for landing gear retraction test and various precautions to be
undertaken before carrying out the test.
7. Carry out rectification of common snags in aircraft hydraulic system as per procedure.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Aircraft "Jacking Up" procedure
2. Aircraft "Levelling" procedure
3. Control System "Rigging check" procedure
4. Aircraft "Symmetry Check" procedure
5. "Flow test"- to assess filter element clogging
6. "Pressure Test"- To assess hydraulic External/Internal Leakage
7. "Functional Test"- to adjust operating pressure of hydraulic systems
8. "Pressure Test" -on fuel system components
9. "Brake Torque Load Test"- on wheel brake units
10. Maintenance and rectification of snags in hydraulic and fuel systems.
LIST OF EQUIPMENTS
(For a batch of 30 students)
S.No. Items Quantity Experiment No.
1. Serviceable aircraft with all above systems 1 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
2. Hydraulic Jacks (Screw Jack) 5 1,2,4
3. Trestle adjustable 5 1,2,4
4. Spirit Level 2 1
5. Levelling Boards 2 1
6. Cable Tensiometer 1 1
7. Adjustable Spirit Level 1 1
8. Plumb Bob 1 1

PAM114 & PAM115 PROJECT WORK (PHASE I & II)
L T P C
0 0 36 18
GOAL
To impart and improve the capability of the students by designing or analysing in the field of aircraft
maintenance engineering.
OBJECTIVES
The objective of the project work is to enable the students on a project involving theoretical and
experimental studies related to the branch of study. Every project work shall have a guide who is the
member of the faculty of the institution. Full semester shall be allotted and this time shall be utilized
by the students to receive the directions from the guide, on library reading, laboratory work, computer
analysis or field work as assigned by the guide and also to present in periodical seminars on the
progress made in the project.
OUTCOMES
1. Understand various procedures in identifying the project and literature survey, reference of
journals, experiments and theoretical work
2. The continuous assessment shall be made as prescribed by the regulation (Hindustan
University Regulations 2008 for ME. programme)
Total Credits: 12
ELECTIVE COURSE
SEMESTER - III
PAM 701 AIRLINE OPERATION AND SCHEDULING

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
Explores a variety of model and optimization techniques for the solution of airline schedule planning
and operation
OBJECTIVES
1. Know about optimizing flow of networks
2. Understand about the fleet assignment
3. Understand the about crew Scheduling
4. Study about the operations recovery
5. Study robust scheduling

OUTCOME
1. The airline scheduling and networks in operations.
2. The Fleet assignment modeling and solutions
3. The crew allotment, pairing etc.
4. The operations control and challenges in it.
5. The robust and Degradable Schedule
UNIT I OPTIOMIZING FLOW OF NETWORKS 15
Airline Schedule Planning - links to Operations - Time space networks - Constrained Shortest Path
- Multi Commodity Flow Models - Column and Row Generation Techniques - Branch and Bound -
Branch and Price cut - Computational Exercises - Passenger Mix Model
UNIT II FLEET ASSIGNMENT PROBLEM 15
Basic Models and Solutions - Approaches - Shortcomings Itinerary based Fleet Assignment Model
- Sub network based Fleet - Assignment Model and Solution Approach - Fleet Assignment Model
Extensions
UNIT III CREW SCHEDULING 10
Crew pairing problem - Bidline Generation/ Rostering - Crew Pairing problem Models and solutions
- Branch on Follow ons - Review of Results of Barnhat - Aircraft Routing Problem Models -
Solutions - Approaches - Constrained Shortest Path - Branch and Price - Integrated Crew Paring -
Aircraft routing
UNIT IV OPERATIONS RECOVERY 10
Overview of Operation Control Centre - Aircraft Passenger Delays - Flight Postponement and
Cancellation Model-Airline Operation Recovery - Challenges- - Role of Simulation
UNIT V ROBUST SCHEDULING 10
Robust Crew Scheduling - Robust Aircraft Routing - Degradable Schedule Design,2000.
TOTAL : 60
TEXT BOOK
1. Barnhart, C., F. Lu, and R. Shenoi. "Integrated Airline Scheduling." In Operations Research
in the Air Industry,1996..
REFERENCES
1. Barnhart, C., and K. Talluri. "Airline Operations Research.",1998.
2. Chebalov, S., and D. Klabjan. "Robust Airline Crew Scheduling: Move-up Crews.",1998.

PAM 702 DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To study the importance and the different approaches to achieve the diagnostic algorithm
OBJECTIVES
1. Know about the defects and failure analysis
2. Understand about the maintenance system
3. Understand about the systematic maintenance
4. Study about the computer management in maintenance
5. Study about the conditioning monitoring
OUTCOME
1. The defect generation, defect analysis, failure types and analysis.
2. The types of maintenance as per need.
3. How to work and document the maintenance operation
4. The operations control and challenges in it.
5. Condition monitoring techniques & operation
UNIT I DEFECTS AND FAILURE ANALYSIS 10
Defect generation-types of failures-Defects reporting and recording-Defect analysis-Failure analysis-
Equipment down time analysis-Breakdown analysis-TA,FMEA,FMECA.
UNIT II MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS 10
Planned and unplanned maintenance-Breakdown maintenance-Corrective Maintenance-Opportunistic
maintenance-Routine maintenance-Preventive maintenance, Predictive maintenance-Condition based
maintenance system-Design out maintenance-selection of maintenance system.
UNIT III SYSTEMATIC MAINTENANCE 15
Codification and Cataloguing-Instruction manual and operating manual-Maintenance manual and
Departmental manual-Maintenance time standard-Maintenance work order and work permit -job
monitoring-Feedback and control-Maintenance records and documentation.
UNIT IV COMPUTER MANAGED MAINTENANCE SYSTEM 10
Selection and scope of computerization-Equipment classification-Codification of breakdown, material
and facilities-Job sequencing-Material management module-Captive Engineering module

UNIT V CONDITION MONITORING 15
Condition monitoring techniques-Visual monitoring-Temperature monitoring-vibration monitoring-
Lubricant monitoring-Cracks monitoring-Thickness monitoring-Noise and sound monitoring-condition
monitoring of hydraulic system. Machine diagnostics-Objectives-Monitoring strategies-Examples of
monitoring and Diagnosis - Control structures for machine diagnosis.
TOTAL : 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. SUSHIL KUMAR SRIVASTAVA - "Industrial Maintenance Management", S.Chand & company
Ltd., NewDelhi-1998.
2. MANFRED WECK, H.BIBRING - "Hand Book of Machine Tools,Vol 3.", John Wiley &Sons.
REFERENCE
1. Garg H.P, "Industrial Maintenance", S.Chand & company Ltd., NewDelhi-2000.
PAT 102 AIRLINES MARKETING MANAGEMENT

L T P C
3 0 0 3
GOAL
To enable students understand the principles of marketing and the ways in which these principles
can be applied in today's airline industry, the air transport market and its environment
OBJECTIVES
1. Know about the airline marketing.
2. Understand about the marketing of air transport services.
3. Understand about the product analysis
4. Study about the market research
5. Study about the IT impact in decision making
OUTCOME
1. The marketing environment and principles.
2. The analysis and types of marketing related air transport services
3. Product life cycle in airline marketing in detail
4. The tools involved in the market research
5. How online and IT enabled marketing played role

Marketing conceptual frame work - marketing environment - customer oriented organization - marketing
interface wit other functional areas marketing in a globalised environment Marketing Mix - Stages in
the Application of Marketing Principles to Airline Management.
UNIT II MARKET OF AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES 10
Customer - Definition - Apparent and True Needs - Industrial Buying Behaviour - Customer in the
Business Air Travel Market - Customer in Leisure Air Travel Market - Customer in the Air Freight
Market - Market Segmentation in Air Passenger & Air Freight Market - Marketing Environment -
Theortical Basis of PESTE Analysis - Building Customer Satisfaction
UNIT III PRODUCT ANALYSIS IN AIRLINE MARKETING 10
Product - definition - Product Life Cycle - Product Life Cycles in Aviation Industry - Managing Product
Portfolio - Balancing Risk and Oppurtunity - Fleet & Schedules related Product Features - Customer
Service Related Product Features - Pricing Decisions - Building Blocks in the Airline Pricing Policy
- Uniform and Differential Pricing - Distribution Channel Strategies - Travel Agency Distribution System
- Global Distribution System - promotion methods. Advertisement and personal selling, public relations.
UNIT IV MARKETING RESEARCH 10
Types, process - tools and techniques - application of marketing research - product launching,
demand estimation, advertising, brand preferences, customer satisfaction, retail stores image,
customer perception, distribution, customer relationship, competitor analysis and related aspects -
preparation of marketing research report - sample case studies.
UNIT V INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IMPACT ON MARKETING DECISIONS 10
Online marketing - web based marketing programmes - emerging now trends and challenges to
marketers.
TOTAL : 45
TEXT BOOK
1. Stephen Shaw "Airline Marketing and Management " Ashgate Sixth Edition,2000.
REFERENCES
1. Phlip Kortler: Marketing management (Millenium edidtion), Prentice Hall of India P (ltd),
New Delhi 2001.
2. Micheal R.Czinkota & Masaaki Kotabe, Marketing management, Vikas Thomson learning
2000.
3. Douglas, J.Darymple Marketing management, John Wiley & Sons, 2000
4. NAG, Marketing successfully A professional perceptive, Macmilan 2001.
5. Boyd Walker, Marketing Management, McGraw Hill, 2002
6. Aakar Day, Kumar, Essential of Marketing Research, Keith Flether, Marketing Management
and Information Technology, Prentice Hall, 1998.

PAM 703 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE
L T P C
3 0 0 3
GOAL
To make the students understand the basic concepts of Helicopter maintenance and repair procedures
followed for overhauling.
OBJECTIVE
The subject should enable the students to understand
1. Fundamentals of Helicopter and ground handling of bearings
2. Basic concepts of Head maintenance, vibration tracking of helicopter blades. Flight control
systems and mast adjustment concepts
3. Concept of main rotor transmission, spray clutch with importance of torque meter maintenance
4. Importance of power plants and tail rotors servicing and system rigging is executed
5. Basic fuselage maintenance and special hardware requirements
OUTCOME
1. Helicopter basics are clearly understood and various maintenance procedures are followed
2. Get a clear idea about Head maintenance with flight and mast control systems
3. Understand the transmission process in helicopter rotor and torque meter working
4. Power plant rotors and tail rotor working is studied. Concept of rigging is clearly understood
5. Get an idea about fuselage maintenance procedures with special hardware requirements.
UNIT I HELICOPTER FUNDAMENTALS 5
Basic directions - Ground handling, bearings - Gears.
UNIT II MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM 9
Main Rotor Head maintenance - blade alignment - Static main rotor balance - Vibration - Tracking -
Span wise dynamic balance - Blade sweeping -Electronic balancing - Dampener maintenance -
Counter weight adjustment - Auto rotation adjustments - Mast & Flight Control Rotor - Mast - Stabilizer,
dampeners - Swash plate flight control systems collective - Cyclic - Push pull tubes - Torque tubes
- Bell cranks - Mixer box - Gradient unit control boosts - Maintenance & Inspection control rigging.
UNIT III MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSIONS 12
Engine transmission coupling - Drive shaft - Maintenance clutch - Free wheeling units - Spray clutch
- Roller unit - Torque meter - Rotor brake - Maintenance of these components - vibrations - Mounting
systems - Transmissions.

UNIT IV POWER PLANTS & TAIL ROTORS 12
Fixed wing power plant modifications - Installation - Different type of power plant maintenance. Tail
rotor system - Servicing tail rotor track - System rigging.
UNIT V AIRFRAMES AND RELATED SYSTEMS 7
Fuselage maintenance - Airframe Systems - Special purpose equipment.
TOTAL : 45
TEXT BOOK
1. JEPPESEN, "Helicopter Maintenance", Jeppesons and Sons Inc., 2000.
REFERENCES
1. "Civil Aircraft Inspection Procedures", Part I and II, CAA, English Book House, New Delhi -
16.
2. LARRY REITHMIER, "Aircraft Repair Manual", Palamar Books Marquette, 1992.
PAM 704 AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To study the different types and techniques of navigation systems
OBJECTIVES
1. Know about the radio navigation
2. Understand about the approach and landing aid
3. Understand about the inertial sensors
4. Study about the inertial navigation systems
5. Study about the satellite & hybrid navigation
OUTCOME
1. The types of radio navigation
2. The types of system in approach and landing
3. The gyros and accelerometers
4. The INS, gimbal and other related devices.
5. Advance GPS and INS systems

UNIT I RADIO NAVIGATION 12
Different types of radio navigation- ADF, VOR/DME- Doppler -LORAN and Omega
UNIT II APPROACH AND LANDING AID 12
ILS, MLS, GLS - Ground controlled approach system - surveillance systems-radio altimeter
UNIT III INERTIAL SENSORS 12
Gyroscopes-Mechanical-electromechanical-Ring Laser gyro- Fibre optic gyro, Accelerometers
UNIT IV INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS 12
INS components: transfer function and errors-The earth in inertial space, the coriolis effect-
Mechanisation. Platform and Strap down, INS system block diagram, Different co-ordinate systems,
Schuler loop, compensation errors, Cross coupling, Gimbal lock, Alignment.
UNIT V SATELLITE NAVIGATION & HYBRID NAVIGATION 12
Introduction to GPS -system description -basic principles -position and velocity determination-signal
structure-DGPS, Introduction to Kalman filtering-Estimation and mixed mode navigation-Integration
of GPS and INS-utilization of navigation systems in aircraft
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOK
1. Nagaraja, N.S. "Elements of Electronic Navigation", Tata McGraw-Hill Pub. Co., New Delhi,
1975.
2. Slater, J.M. Donnel, C.F.O and others, "Inertial Navigation Analysis and Design",
McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1964.
3. Sen, A.K. & Bhattacharya, A.B. "Radar System and Radar Aids to Navigation", Khanna
Publishers, 1988.
REFERENCES
1. Albert Helfrick, Practical Aircraft Electronic Systems, Prentice Hall Education, Career
& Technology, 1995
2. Albert D. Helfrick, Modern Aviation Electronics, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Career &
Technology, 1994
3. George M Siouris, Aerospace Avionics System; A Modern Synthesis, Academic Press
Inc., 1993
4. Myron Kyton, Walfred Fried, Avionics Navigation Systems, John Wiley & Sons, 1997

PBA 302 ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
L T P C
3 0 0 3
GOAL
To provide the theoretical foundation of entrepreneurship development
OBJECTIVES
1. Know about the entrepreneurial competence
2. Understand about the entrepreneurial environment
3. Understand about the business plan preparation
4. Study about the launching of small business
5. Study about the management of small business
OUTCOME
1. The concept, personality, knowledge, skills required
2. The role of family & society, rules and regulations of government
3. The sources, criteria, capital, budget, feasibility
4. The finance, human resource, growth strategy monitoring and evaluation of Business -
rehabilitation of business units and effective management of small business
UNIT I ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCE 6
Entrepreneurship concept - Entrepreneurship as a Career - Entrepreneur - Personality Characteristics
of Successful. Entrepreneur - Knowledge and Skills Required for an Entrepreneur.
UNIT II ENTREPRENEURAL ENVIRONMENT 12
Business Environment - Role of Family and Society - Entrepreneurship Development Training and
Other Support Organisational Services - Central and State Government Industrial Policies and
Regulations - International Business.
UNIT III BUSINESS PLAN PREPARATION 12
Sources of Product for Business - Prefeasibility Study - Criteria for Selection of Product - Ownership
- Capital - Budgeting Project Profile Preparation - Matching Entrepreneur with the Project - Feasibility
Report Preparation and Evaluation Criteria.
UNIT IV LAUNCHING OF SMALL BUSINESS 10
Finance and Human Resource Mobilization Operations Planning - Market and Channel Selection -
Growth Strategies - Product Launching.

UNITV MANAGEMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS 5
Monitoring and Evaluation of Business - Preventing Sickness and Rehabilitation of Business Units.
Effective Management of small Business.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Hisrich, Entrepreneurship, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2001.
2. P. Saravanavel, Entrepreneurial Development, Ess Pee kay Publishing House, Chennai -
1997.
3. S.S.Khanka, Entrepreneurial Development, S.Chand and Company Limited, New Delhi,
2001.
PAM 705 AVIATION SAFETY MANAGEMENT

L T P C
3 0 0 3
GOAL
To teach the students about of flight safety and other key safety issues in the aviation industry
OBJECTIVES
1. Know about the Aviation safety
2. Understand about the human factors in aviation safety
3. Understand about aviation safety program elements
4. Study about the aircraft maintenance safety
5. Study about the airports and heliports
OUTCOME
1. The concept of safety ,accident causes, prevention methodology and risk management
2. The risk theory, Human difficulties, training, performance and ist factors
3. Internal Reporting Systems, Aviation Safety Committees, Inspection Programs and Evaluation,
Flight Operation Safety Inspection and Format - Aviation Safety Education and Training and
Safety Awards Programs
4. Aircraft Discrepancies, Configuration Control, Maintenance Engine Runs and Taxiing,
Maintenance Test Flights , maintenance Analysis, Tool Control. Hazarodous Waste Disposal
- Bogus parts
5. Airport Certification Manual, Emergency Plan, Airports/Heliports criteria , Foreign Object
Control and maintenance of airports

Aviation safety - Meaning - Need - Economic of Aviation Safety - Safety Vs Mission - Randomness of
Damage and Injury - Zero Accident Rate - Accident causes - Multiple Vs Single Cause - Aircraft
Accident - Aircraft Mishap - Aircraft Incident - Building Aviation Safety Program - Prevention Methodology
- Risk Management
UNIT II HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION SAFETY 8
Theory of Risk - Changing the Behaviour of the risk takers - Attitudes - Discipline - Punishment -
Protection of Safety - Motivating Safe Behaviour - Human factors difficulties - Training involving
human factors - Human Performance Concerns - Human Performance Factors
UNIT III AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAM ELEMENTS 10
Internal Reporting Systems - Information Distribution systems - Aviation Safety Committees - Aviation
Safety Inspection Programs - Aviation safety program Evaluation - Flight Operation Safety Inspection
- Safety Inspection report Format - Aviation Safety Education and Training - Aviation Safety Awards
Programs - Accident Preparation and Investigation
UNIT IV AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SAFETY 8
Aircraft Discrepancies - Delayed and Deferred Descrepancies - Training - Configuration Control -
Maintenance Engine Runs and Taxiing - Maintenance Test Flights - maintenance Analysis - Tool
Control - Hazarodous Waste Disposal - Bogus parts - Technical Data - maintenance Inspections -
Flight Line Practices - Maintenance Safety Programs - Maintenance Safety Inspections
UNIT V AIRPORTS AND HELIPORTS 7
Airport Certification Manual - Airport Emergency Plan - Airports/Heliports criteria - Airfield Criteria -
Airspace Criteria - Foreign Object Control - Bird Hazards - Snow and Ice Removal - Fuel Handling -
Vehicle Control - Airport and Heliport Safety Inspections
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOK
1. Aviation Safety Programs - A Management Handbook - Richard H. Wood.

PAM 706 SYSTEM SIMULATION AND MODELLING
L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To introduce the concepts of systems simulation design and modeling techniques
OBJECTIVES
1. Know about the fundamentals of simulation
2. Understand about the random numbers
3. Understand about the design of simulation experiments
4. Study about the simulation languages
5. Practice case studies and carry out mini projects
OUTCOME
1. The simulation concept, modeling, various types, usage as a tool
2. The pseudo random numbers and its generation and testing of random numbers
3. The formulation, data collection experimental considerations, flow chart, output and results
interpretation
4. The study of GPS and its applications
5. Application of simulation language studied and doing a project involving systems like, queuing,
production, inventory, maintenance and replacement systems
Systems, modeling, general systems theory, concept of simulation, simulation as a decision making
tool, types of simulation.
UNIT II RANDOM NUMBERS 12
Pseudo random numbers, methods of generating random varieties, discrete and continuous
distributions, testing of random numbers.
UNIT III DESIGN OF SIMULATION EXPERIMENTS 12
Problem formulation, data collection and reduction, time flow mechanism, key variables, logic flow
chart, starting condition, run size, experimental design consideration, output analysis and interpretation
validation.
UNIT IV SIMULATION LANGUAGES 12
Simulation languages - study of GPSS and Applications.

UNIT V CASE STUDIES/MINI PROJECT 12
Development of simulation models using the simulation language studied for systems like, queuing
systems, production systems, inventory systems, maintenance and replacement systems, investment
analysis and network in aviation industry.
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. Jerry Banks and John S.Carson, Barry L Nelson, David M.Nicol, Discrete event system
simulation, Prentice Hall, India, 2002.
2. Shannon, R.E. Systems simulation, The art and Science, Prentice Hall, 1975.
3. Thomas J.Schriber, Simulation using GPSS, John Wiley, 1991
REFERENCES
1. Narsingh Deo, "System Simulation with Digital Computer", PHI, 1979.
2. Subramanian KRV and Sundaresan R Kadayam, "System Simulation - An Introduction to
GPSS", CBS Publishers, New Delhi, 1993.
3. Zaven A. Karian and Edward J. Dudewicz, "Modern Statistical, Systems, and GPSS
Simulation", CRC Press, Washington D C, 1999.
PAM 707 ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES

L T P C
3 1 0 4
GOAL
To teach the various aspects of optimization problems and its application
OBJECTIVES
1. Know about the fundamentals of optimization
2. Understand about different methods of optimization
OUTCOME
1. The classification and application of optimization
2. Karmakars method, Quadratic programming, non-linear programming, unconstrained
optimization techniques, basics of constrained optimization
3. Integer and non linear programming methods and application and basics of geometric
programming
4. Multi-objective optimization methods and application, separable programming and stochastic
programming

Classification of optimization problems, Applications of optimization, concepts of design vector, Design
constraints, constrains surface, objective function surfaces and multi-level optimization.
UNIT II OPTIMIZATION - I 12
Karmakars method of solving L.P.problem, Quadratic programming, non-linear programming -
unconstrained optimization techniques, Basics of constrained optimization.
UNIT III OPTIMIZATION - II 12
Integer linear programming methods and application, Introduction to integer non-linear programming,
Basics of geometric programming.
UNIT IV OPTIMIZATION - III 12
Multi-objective optimization methods and application, Formulation of problems - Separable programming
and stochastic programming.
UNIT V OPTIMIZATION - IV 12
Introduction to Genetic algorithms, Simulated Annealing, neural network based optimization and
optimization of fuzzy systems.
TOTAL: 60
TEXT BOOK
1. Fredrick S.Hillier and G.J.Liberman, "Introduction to Operations Research", McGraw Hill Inc.
1995.
REFERENCES
1. Singiresu S.Rao, "Engineering optimization - Theory and practices", John Wiley and Sons,
1996.
2. Ravindran - Phillips -Solberg, "Operations Research - Principles and Practice", John Wiley
and Sons, 1987.

PAM 708 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
L T P C
3 1 0 3
GOAL
To teach the importance and the role of logistical management in the aviation industry
OBJECTIVES
1. Know about the overview of supply chain management
2. Understand about co-ordination and management of transportation
3. Understand about the interfaces with other area
4. Understand about international logistics
5. Study about the management of small business
6. Understand decision models
OUTCOME
1. The role and scope of supply chain management. customer driver, logistics and competitive
strategy
2. The inventory, order processing, purchasing, ware housing, Materials handling packaging
and customer service management
3. The marketing. finance and supply chain interface. distribution planning and warehouse
location, distribution policies and plans The finance, human resource, growth strategy
4. Ocean Carrier Management, Import-Export Logistic Management- case study in the airline
industry
5. Decision support models, Transportation Systems, Warehouse Design, Distribution Inventory
Policies, Transshipment and information Systems
UNIT I OVERVIEW OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 7
Role of Supply Chain Management: Scope and Importance, Customer Driver Strategies, Logistics
and Competitive Strategy: Systems view.
UNIT II CO-ORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 8
Inventory, Order Processing, Purchasing, Warehousing, Materials Handling, Packaging, Customer
Service Management.
UNIT III INTERFACES WITH OTHER AREA 10
Marketing and Supply Chain Interface, Finance and Supply Chain Interface. Distribution Network
Planning and Warehouse Location, Integrated Supply, Production, distribution Policies and Plans.

UNIT IV INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS 10
Ocean Carrier Management, Import-Export Logistic Management- case study in the airline industry
UNIT V DECISION MODELS 10
Decision support models of supply chain management: Transportation Systems, Warehouse Design,
Distribution Inventory Policies, Transshipment, etc. Information Systems.
TOTAL: 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Donald J. Bowersox & David J. Closs, Logistical Management, Tata McGraw-Hill Editions,
New Delhi, 2000.
2. Jeremy F. Shapiro, Modelling and Supply Chain, Thomson Learning, 2001.
3. Martin Christopher, Logistics and supply chain management, financial times management,
2000.
REFERENCES
1. David Taylor and David Brunt, Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain Management,
Vikas Thomson Learning, 2001.
2. Philippe - Pierre Dornier, Global operations & logistics, John Wiley & sons Inc, New York,
2002.
3. Monczka / Trend / Handfiled, Purchasing and Supply chain management, Thomson south-
western college publishing, 2000.
4. B.S. Sahay, Supply chain management for global competitiveness, Macmillan India Ltd,
Delhi, 2000.
5. David Hutchins, Just in Time, Jaico Publishing House, Mumbai, 2001
6. David Simchi - Levi & Philip Kaminsk, Designing and managing the supply chain, McGraw-
Hill Companies Inc., 2000.

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