PARK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Kaniyur, Coimbatore – 641 659

(Affiliated to Anna University, ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified)
(Approved by AICTE, Accredited by National Board of Accreditation, Accredited by NAAC)

DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

ACADEMIC YEAR 2022 -2023 | ODD SEMESTER

MODEL EXAM

Department Year Section Date

AERO II -

SUBJECT CODE AND NAME: AE3302 - AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS Duration: 3 Hours
Maximum: 100 Marks

PART A (Answer All Questions) (10 X 2 = 20)

1 What are the main functions of an accumulator?
2 Distinguish between hydraulic and pneumatic systems?
3 What is the advantage of FBW over conventional FCS?
4 What is difference between speed brakes and spoilers?
5 What is difference between defueling and jettison?
6 What is bungee cylinder used in landing gear? What is artificial bungee?
7 What is vapour lock?
8 What do you mean by ‘wet wing’?
9 Differentiate the IAS and TAS.
10 How can use measure RPM of engine?

PART B (Answer All Questions) ( 5 X 13 = 65)

What are the components of the hydraulic system? Explain with neat sketches a typical
11 a
hydraulic system used for the Boeing-727 aircraft.
OR
What are the components of the pneumatic system? Explain typical air pressure system used
b
in aircraft power plants. 

12 a Explain the principle and operation of autopilot system with neat sketches.
OR

b With a neat sketch explain the working principle of digital fly-by-wire controls.

(i)  Write short notes on magneto ignition system.   

13 a
(ii) List out the different gas turbine engine starters. Explain them with sketches
OR
What are the functions of push-pull and flexible push-pull rod control system? Explain with
b
neat diagrams.

1
14 a Explain with neat sketches a typical fuel systems used in aircraft. 
OR

b Explain with a neat sketch how a lubrication oil system functions for a piston engine.

15 a Explain with neat sketches the construction and working of an altimeter.  

OR

b Discuss in detail the working principle of accelerometer with a neat sketch.

PART C (Answer All Questions) ( 1 X 15 = 15)

What is basic working principle of gyroscopic instruments? How do they function? Give your
16 a
answer with the aid of an illustration.
OR
What are the components of landing gear system? Explain with neat sketches a typical
b
landing gear used in aircraft.