Code No: RR212102 Set No.

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II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
FUNDAMENTALS OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Discuss the developments in the field of aircraft materials over the years. [16]

2. (a) What is the purpose of an undercarriage ? Explain briefly the various types
of undercarriages.
(b) List down the advantages of a rotory wing aircraft over fixed wing a/c. [8+8]

3. Describe with a neat sketch, Principal, details and functioning of a radio altimeter.
Does it have some limitations? Discuss. - [16]

4. Discuss the characteristics of troposphere. How does the temperature vary in this
layer of atmosphere? Establish an expression for the same. Hence define lapse rate.
[16]

5. (a) Compare the terms maneuverability and stability.

(b) Explain force diagram for an airplane making a horizontal loop. [6+10]

6. Compare the pure monocoque and semi-monocoque wing construction with their
field of applications. [16]

7. (a) Explain the various elements of the jet unit used in airplanes. .
(b) With the help of neat sketch explain the use of jet unit for production of thrust
in airplanes. [8+8]

8. What are the different types of rockets? Discuss their relative merits and applica-
tions.
[16]

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Code No: RR212102 Set No. 2
II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
FUNDAMENTALS OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Metallic aircrafts are superior than fabric covered aircraft. Discuss. [10]
(b) Why biplanes were considered better than monoplanes during the early devel-
opments ? [6]

2. Sketch the three views of a piton-trainer aircraft having rectangular wings. Label
various components. What are the advantages and disadvantages of rectangular
wing ?
[8+8]

3. What are the instruments essential for flying an aircraft? List the same and explain
the role of each one. Arrange these instruments as in the instrument panel of a
light airplane. How will it look for a modem, high capacity airliner? [16]

4. What is understood by the term “STABILITY OF ATMOSPHERE”? Work out

the conditions under which atmosphere is stable. [16]

5. Discuss the different types of ribs and spars used in all metal aircraft wing. Also
draw a neat sketch for each type. [16]

6. In which case the monocoque construction is used in the airplane? What are
the limitations for monocoque construction? Discuss the causes of the failure in
monocoque construction. [5+5+6]

7. (a) Explain the principle, construction and working of turbo jet engine.
(b) Give the altitude and speed limitations for turbojet engine and discuss their
effect on the engine. [8+8]

8. Explain the principle of jet thrust and propeller thrust. Enumerate the differences
between propeller thrust and jet thrust in airplanes. [16]

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Code No: RR212102 Set No. 3
II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
FUNDAMENTALS OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Write a note on Flying Wing. [6]

(b) Explain the significance of center of pressure. What are the effects of move-
ment of center of pressure with angle of attack on a cambered aerofoil. [10]

2. Define an aircraft. How do you classify the various flight vehicles ? [16]

3. Sketch a simple pitch control mechanism for a light airplane. How can you convert it
to be used for a heavy transport airplane? Show the modification through sketches.
[16]

4. What is understood by the term “STABILITY OF ATMOSPHERE”? Work out

the conditions under which atmosphere is stable. [16]

5. (a) What is a spin, how does it occur?

(b) Draw the force diagram for the airplane in climbing and descending attitude.
[6+10]

6. What are the general types of construction of wings and fuselage, give practical
examples of each type with neat sketches. [16]

7. (a) Describe the principle, construction and working of turboprop engine used in
airplanes.
(b) Give the altitude and speed limitations for turboprop engine and discuss their
effect on the engine. [8+8]

8. What are the different types of rockets? Discuss their relative merits and applica-
tions.
[16]

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Code No: RR212102 Set No. 4
II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
FUNDAMENTALS OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Write a note on Canard Wing aircraft. [6]

(b) Explain the various criteria for the selection of aircraft materials. [10]

2. Sketch the three views of a half rectangular and half tapered wing low speed aircraft.
Label various components. Illustrate major differences between rectangular and
tapered wings. [16]

3. Describe a rate of climb indicating instrument. How is it similar to or different

from an Air speed indicator? Make use of sketches. - [16]

4. What is understood by the term “STABILITY OF ATMOSPHERE”? Work out

the conditions under which atmosphere is stable. [16]

5. What are the structural components of a wing? Draw a neat-labeled diagram of a

typical wing showing all the components and discuss their significance. [16]

6. What are the general types of construction of wings and fuselage, give practical
examples of each type with neat sketches. [16]

7. (a) Explain the principle, construction and working of piston engine.

(b) Give the altitude and speed limitations for piston engine and discuss their
effect on the engine. [8+8]

8. Explain the principle and working of rocket. Describe the different components of
a rocket.
[16]

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