AS3302 Syllabus - Flight Systems - 2021 Regulation Anna University

AS3302 Syllabus - Flight Systems - 2021 Regulation Anna University

AS3302	FLIGHT SYSTEMS	L T P C

3003

OBJECTIVES:

To describe the principle and working of flight systems and instruments.
To interpret the basics of guided missile systems.
To outline the basics of spacecraft systems.
To learn the concepts of engine systems
To make students aware of flight control systems

UNIT I	FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS	9

Conventional Systems – Power assisted and fully powered flight controls – Power actuated systems – Engine control systems – Push pull rod system – flexible push full rod system – Components – Modern control systems – Digital fly by wire systems – Auto pilot system active Ncontrol Technology – Communication and Navigation systems – Instrument landing systems.

UNIT II	FLIGHT SYSTEMS	9

Hydraulic systems, Components – Hydraulic system controllers – Modes of operation – Pneumatic systems – Working principles – Typical Air pressure system – Brake system – Typical Pneumatic power system, Components – Landing Gear systems – Classification – Shock absorbers – Retractive mechanism – Rocket Separation mechanism.

UNIT III	ENGINE SYSTEMS	9

Fuel systems for Piston and jet engines – Components of multi engines – Lubricating systems piston and jet engines – Starting and Ignition systems – Typical examples for piston and jet engines.

UNIT IV	GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEMS	9

Introduction – Airframe – Propulsion System – Types of Control Systems – Gyroscope and its types – Roll and Lateral Control System – Fin Actuation Servos – Roll and Lateral Autopilot – Guidance System.

UNIT V	SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS	9

Basics: Structure – Power – Thermal - Communications and Data Handling - Propulsion System - Attitude Stabilisation and Control.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES: On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to

Desribe the controls and operation of an aircraft.
Interpret how the aircraft systems are maintained.
Explain the systems available in the aircraft engines.
Classify the systems available in a missile.
Describe the basics of systems available in a spacecraft.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Mohan S. R., “Fundamentals of Guided Missiles”, Cataloguing-in-Publication, 2016.
2. Pallet, E.H.J., “Aircraft Instruments: Principles and Applications”, Pearson, 2009.

REFERENCES:

1. David Harris, “Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control”, Blackwell, Sixth Ed., 2004.
2. “General Hand Books of Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics”, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, The English Book Store, New Delhi, 1995.
3. McKinley, J.L. and Bent, R.D., “Aircraft Power Plants”, McGraw-Hill, 1993.
4. Treager, S., “Gas Turbine Technology”, McGraw-Hill, 1997.
5. Vincent L. Pisacane, “Fundamentals of Space Systems”, 2nd Ed., Oxford University Press, Inc., 2005.