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Rajalakshmi Engineering College Aeronautical Department Ae 2027 - Airframe Maintenance and Repair Part A
Rajalakshmi Engineering College Aeronautical Department Ae 2027 - Airframe Maintenance and Repair Part A
AERONAUTICAL DEPARTMENT
AE 2027 AIRFRAME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
PART A
1. Differentiate between soldering and brazing.
2. Enumerate the five fundamental types of welded joints.
3. How are plastics classified?
4. What is autoclave?
5. Define Mean Aerodynamic Chord.
6. Explain the meaning of aircraft leveling.
7. Enumerate the components of hydraulic system.
8. Explain the pneumatic rain removal system.
9. What are the flammables in aerospace industry?
10. State the eight categories of toxins in the aviation industry.
11. What is reverse technology in welding?
12. Differentiate between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.
13. What is autoclave?
14. What is rigging of the flight control system?
15. What are the equipments used to track the blades of a helicopter?
16. Enumerate the various fire detection methods used in aircraft.
17. What are the basic requirements for functioning of a cabin pressurization and air
conditioning system?
18. Name the few precautions to be observed while handling hazardous materials.
19. What is meant by trouble shooting?
20. What is FACTOR?
PART B
1. State the characteristics of a good weld & How welded-patch repair is carried
out.
2. Explain in detail the procedures and instructions for setting up Acetylene
Welding Equipment.
3. Discuss about the maintenance and repair of plastic components.
4. Explain in detail about the inspection and repair of composite components.
5. Describe the important guide lines for installation and rigging of control surfaces.
6. Explain the methods used for checking the track of the main rotor of a helicopter.
7. Describe the inspections on fixed-gear and retractable landing gear carried out for
maintenance of landing gear.
8. Write short notes on Fire Protection system and Ice Protection system.
9. Describe in brief about the three categories of hazardous materials in aircraft
maintenance.
10. Explain quoting an example of trouble shooting procedure followed in aircraft
servicing.
11. Explain in detail the various NDT methods used in aircraft maintenance.
12. (i). State the five fundamentals type of welded joints.
(ii). Explain the characteristics of a good weld.
(iii). What is plasma Arc welding?
(iv). Differentiate between MIG and TIG welding.
13. Explain the common method of cementing transparent plastics.
14. Explain an typical example of the procedure used in the repair of a mat-molden
assembly.
15. Explain the procedure of jacking an aircraft.
16. Describe the various methods used in tracking the main rotor of a helicopter.
17. Write the procedure for servicing and maintenance of oxygen system in any
airplane.
18. Write short notes on:
(i). water and waste system inspection.
(ii) fire protection system inspection.
19. Write in detail the safety precautions to be followed while storing and handling
hazardous materials.
20. Explain the causes and remedial actions of the following defects:
(i). Aircraft has a tendency to fly one wing low
(ii). Aircraft has a tendency to be nose or tail heavy.
21. Explain with diagram on position and warning system used in aircraft?
22. Explain trouble shooting with and without chart?
23. Explain inspection and maintenance of fire protection system?
24. Explain inspection and maintenance of instruments?
25. Explain inspection and maintenance of fixed and retractable landing gear?
26. Explain servicing and maintenance of oxygen system?
27. Explain control surface rigging?
28. Explain procedure for AC leveling?
29. Explain NDI methods for composites inspection?
30. Explain commentary of plastics?
31. Explain welding jigs of fixtures used in aircraft industry?
32. Explain maintenance of welding equipments.
33. Explain different types of inert gas welding?
34. Explain NDI checks used in sheet method?
35. Explain rivet repair design?
36. Explain repairing composite method?
37. Explain symmetric check on aircraft?
38. Explain control surface rigging?