SUB: Aircraft Aerodynamics, structure & system

VIII
(Insruments-1)

1.

Mark the correct statement

a.

Bellows are measuring elements.

B.

Pitot static tube is the detecting element

capsule in both measuring and deducting element

d.

all of the above.

2.
The distance between the centers of the mouse indicating the minimum and
maximum value of chosen range of measurement and measured along the scale
base in.

3.

5.

6.

a.

Scale base

scale length

scale dia

d.

none

The freedom about the vertical axis in gyroscope is known as

a

spinning freedom

b.

tilting freedom

yawing freedom

none

The earth rate is equal to

a

20per hour

b.

15 per hour

c.

60 per hour

d.

100 per hour

Wander as a result of carrying a gyroscope over the earth surface is called

a

gyro wander

rigidity of gyro

b.

transport wander
d.

all of the above

The frequency of sound which is emitted by the mach warning system

a

60Hz

b.

125Hz

7Hz

d.

240Hz

7.

Operating range is indicated by

a

Colour making

memory bugs

both a) & b)

base scale

Square law compensation is required in

a

ASI
c

VSI

both a) & b)

base scale

SUBJECTIVE: (5 MARKS EACH)

1

What is gyroscope? Write principle and properties of gyroscope

describe the following terms:

a

qualitative display

square low compensation

basic six arrangement

d

gimbal error.

What do you understand by hand iron magnetization of an aircraft?

Explain capacitance type fuel quantity system with a diagram.

write short notes on erection system of Gyro:

a

fast erection system

ball type erection system.

pendulous vane

unit

6
write down the construction and working principle of squirrel cage induction
motor?
7

describe the following

a

static pressure

pipelines & drain

b
d

location of probes

air speed.

write down the principle and construction of DR compass

9.

Draw a neat and clean diagram of colored CRT, label the important parts

10.

Write a short note on turn & slip indicator.

9
The element which detects changes in valur of the physical quantity or
condition presented to it is known as
a

Detecting element

measuring element

coupling element

indicating element

10.
The element which exhibits the value of the measured quantity transmitted
by the coupling
element, by relative positive of a pointer of index, and scale is
known as

11
as:

Detecting element

b.

measuring element

c.

indicating element

none

The element by which displacement are magnified and transmitted is known

a

Detecting element

measuring element

coupling element

indicating element

12
The element which actually measured the value of the physical quantity or
condition in terms of
small translational or angular displacements is known as.
a

detecting element

measuring element

coupling element

indicating element.

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14

The instrument being made u of the principal elements are.

a

Detecting element &measuring element

as in a) +coupling element

as in b) + indicating element

as in c) + compensation element.

The Bourdon tube forms both the

a

detecting & coupling element

detecting & measuring element

coupling & indicating element

coupling & measuring element

15
..which is the distance d between point of operation of the
measuring element and the pivoting point of lever.

16.

lever angle

lever length

lever length

d.

None.

MTCS, for output movement.

a
The movement of the indicating element is directly proportional to the
lever length.
b
The movement of the indicating element is inversely
proportion to the lever length.
c.

depend upon the ,movement not on the lever length.

None.

17
for the same input movement an increase of lever length to distance d 2eill
produce.
a

decreased output movement

increased output movement

output movement remain same

none

18
If the lever is pivoted at its centre, output movement will be.. the input
movement.
a

grater than

smaller /lower than

equal to

None

19
A gear can always turn a small amount before it will drive the one in mesh
with it. This loss of motion is termed as.

20

21

22

gear play

gear drive

back lash

anti back lash

Hairspring have functions.

a

anti backlash & controlling devices

controlling devices & backlash

magnification

None

Hairspring are made of

a

phosphor bronze

beryllium-copper

Nickel-copper

both a & b

Sources of information for GPWS is

a

Radio altimeter ,Air data computer,

gear & flap indicating system, roll attitude input sensor.

Track sensor and as in a)

all the above.

23

Mode 1 of GPWS

a.

Excessive rate of descent with respect to terrain.

excessive closure rate to terrain

c.

excessive altitude loss after take off or missed approach

excessive descent below the instrument glide path

24.

Mode 2 of GPWS.

a.

Excessive rate of descent with respect to terrain.

excessive closure rate to terrain

c.

excessive altitude loss after take off or missed approach

excessive descent below the instrument glide path

25.

Mode 3 of GPWS

a.

Excessive rate of descent with respect to terrain.

excessive closure rate to terrain

c.

excessive altitude loss after take off or missed approach

excessive descent below the instrument glide path

26.

Mede 5 of GPWS.

a.

Excessive rate of descent with respect to terrain.

excessive closure rate to terrain

c.

excessive altitude loss after take off or missed approach

excessive descent below the instrument glide path

27.

In Mod warns of excessive descent rate if the aircraft is

a

less than 3500 AGL

less than 2500 AGL

less than 1500 AGL

d
28.

above DH.

for mode 1 of GPWS aural message will be

a

Rate sink ,Rate sink

b
as in a)+ if situation is not corrected pull up pull up, whoop whoop
will be heared.
C

as in c)+ if situation is not corrected whoop whoop, pull up, will be

heard.
29

30

31

GPWS mode 2A activated when

a

Flap not in landing configuration

flap in landing configuration

landing gear not retracted

landing gear retracted.

GPWS Mode 2B activated when.

a

Flap not in landing configuration

flap in landing configuration

landing gear not retracted

landing gear retracted.

In GPWS mode 2A
a

a rural message: terrain terrain

Visual alert

a rural message: terrain terrain

Visual alert

C
along with
d.

: GND PROX light (ambor color)

: GND PROX light (red color)

If situation is not corrected whoop whoop pull up pull up will be heard

master warning light
both a & c are corrected.