AE3302 Syllabus - Aircraft Systems And Instruments - 2021 Regulation Anna University

AE3302 Syllabus - Aircraft Systems And Instruments - 2021 Regulation Anna University

AE3302	AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS	LTPC

3003

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• To impart knowledge of the hydraulic and pneumatic systems components
• To Study the types of instruments and its operation including navigational instruments.
• Acquire the knowledge of essential systems of safe aircraft operation.
• To learn the concepts of display systems
• To study the various engine systems in aircraft

UNIT I	AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS	9

Hydraulic systems – Study of typical systems – components – Hydraulic systems controllers – Modes of operation – Pneumatic systems – Working principles – Typical Pneumatic Power system – Brake system – Components, Landing Gear Systems – Classification – Shock absorbers – Retractive mechanism.

UNIT II	AIRPLANE CONTROL SYSTEMS	9

Conventional Systems – Power assisted and fully powered flight controls – Power actuated systems – Engine control systems – Push pull rod system – operating principles – Modern control systems – Digital fly by wire systems – Auto pilot system.

UNIT III	ENGINE SYSTEMS	9

Piston and Jet Engines- Fuel systems – Components - Multi-engine fuel systems, lubricating systems – Starting and Ignition systems.

UNIT IV	AIRCONDITIONING AND PRESSURIZING SYSTEM	9

Basic Air Cycle systems – Vapour Cycle Systems, Boot-strap air cycle system – Evaporative vapour cycle systems – Evaporation air cycle systems – Oxygen systems – Fire extinguishing system and smoke detection system, Deicing and anti-icing system.

UNIT V	AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS	9

Flight Instruments and Navigation Instruments – Accelerometers, Air speed Indicators – Mach Meters – Altimeters - Gyroscopic Instruments– Principles and operation – Study of various types of engine instruments – Tachometers – Temperature and Pressure gauges.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to

CO1: Demonstrate the ability to design a various system using pneumatic and hydraulic components.
CO2: Keep abreast knowledge on various flight control system and its recent advancements.
CO3: Demonstrate the fundamental understanding of the operation of engine auxiliary systems.
CO4: To understand the various cabin comfort system used in aircraft modern display systems.
CO5: Describe the principle behind the operation of various vital parameter displays and its uses in effective conduct of the flight

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Mekinley, J.L. and R.D. Bent, Aircraft Power Plants, McGraw Hill, 1993.
2. Pallet, E.H.J. Aircraft Instruments & Principles, Pitman & Co, 1993.

REFERENCES:

1. Handbooks of Airframe and Power plant Mechanics, US dept. of Transportation, Federal, Aviation Administration, the English Book Store, New Delhi, 1995.
2. McKinley, J.L. and Bent R.D. Aircraft Maintenance & Repair, McGraw Hill, 1993.
3. Teager, S, “Aircraft Gas Turbine technology, McGraw Hill 1997.