Degree / Branch : BE / MECHANICAL Semester / Year: VIII/ IV

Course Code & Title : 18ME18 - AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

MODULE - I
Part – A (2 Marks)

Blooms Level
Outcomes
Course
S.No Questions

1. Give the examples for key players in civil aviation industry. CO1 K1
2. Who are prime contractors? Give examples. CO1 K1
3. Mention any two examples of prime contractors for Boeing. CO1 K1
4. What are low cost poles? CO1 K1
5. Mention the advantages of introducing supply chain in aircraft industry. CO1 K1
6. Define merger. CO1 K1
7. Provide any two examples for mergers and acquisitions in airline industry. CO1 K1
8. Differentiate composite and an alloy CO1 K2
9. What is meant by OEM. Give examples for OEMs in aerospace industry? CO1 K1
10. Give examples for major airliners in India. CO1 K1

11. What are the various CAD packages used in aerospace industry? CO1 K1
12. Define logistics. CO1 K1
 Degree / Branch : BE / MECHANICAL Semester / Year: VIII/ IV
Course Code & Title : 18ME18 - AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
MODULE - I
Part – B (16 Marks)

Outcomes
Blooms
Course
Marks

Level
S.No. Questions

With a neat diagram, explain the various stages of supply chain in

1. (i) (10) CO1 K2
aircraft production.
(ii) What are the objectives of OEM supply chain strategy? (6) CO1 K1
2. Elucidate on
(i) History of an aircraft (8) CO1 K2
(ii) Evolution of an aircraft (8) CO1 K2
Write short notes on Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers along with their
3. (i) (8) CO1 K2
merits and demerits.
(ii) What is the role of CAD/CAM/CAE tools in aero industry? Explain. (8) CO1 K2
4. Explain in detail on the following
(i) Key challenges in industrial supply chain (8) CO1 K2
(ii) OEM and its strategies (8) CO1 K2
5. (i) Elaborate on the growth and the future of Indian aviation industry. (10) CO1 K2
(ii) Briefly discuss about Aerospace industry trends. (6) CO1 K2
6. Elaborate on their contributions towards aerospace industries
(i) Wright Brothers (8) CO1 K2
(ii) Leonardo Da Vinci (8) CO1 K2
7. (i) What are the materials that are used in an aircraft? (6) CO1 K1
(ii) Explain about each material along with its properties. (10) CO1 K2
8. Brief on the following
(i) Montgolfier balloon (8) CO1 K2
(ii) Orthinopters (8) CO1 K2
Degree / Branch : BE / MECHANICAL Semester / Year: VIII/ IV
Course Code & Title : 18ME18 - AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
MODULE - II
Part – A (2 Marks)

Outcomes
Blooms
Course

Level
S.No Questions

1. List the basic components in an aircraft systems. CO2 K1

2. Give the different types of structural members in an aircraft. CO2 K1
3. What are the various types of motions that are incurred in an aircraft? CO2 K1
4. Differentiate lighter than air and heavier than air aircrafts. CO2 K2
5. What are the various types of landing gear arrangements? CO2 K1
6. What is meant by monocoque type of an aircraft construction? CO2 K1
7. List the functions of stabilizer in an aircraft system CO2 K1
8. What are the various types of power plants used in aircrafts? CO2 K1
9. Mention the advantages of wing mounted (outer wing) power plant location CO2 K1
10. List any two merits and demerits of T-tail configuration. CO2 K1
11. Give examples for aircrafts with nose intakes. CO2 K1
12. What is semi monocoque type of aircraft construction? CO2 K1
13. What is meant by kinetic heating? CO3 K1
14. What is the need for an environmental control in an aircraft? CO3 K1
15. How is humidity controlled in an aircraft? CO3 K2
16. Mention the functions bleed air. CO3 K1
17. What is the purpose of thrust reversers in an aircraft? CO3 K1
18. How an ice formation on the wind shield detected and how is it rectified? CO3 K2
19. Give examples for navigation systems that are used in an aircraft. CO3 K1
20. Define the terms radiotelegraphy and radiotelephony. CO3 K1
21. Mention the purpose of airborne auxiliary power units. CO3 K1
22. Differentiate short range and long range communication systems. CO3 K2
23. What are the various parameters that are measured in Pitot Static tubes? CO3 K1
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Degree / Branch : BE / MECHANICAL Semester / Year: VIII/ IV
Course Code & Title : 18ME18 - AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
MODULE - II
Part – B (16 Marks)

Outcomes
Blooms
Course
Marks

Level
S.No. Questions

1. (i) Discuss in detail about the different types of tail unit arrangements. (10) CO2 K2
(ii) What are the basic components of a wing? Explain it along with their (6) CO2 K2
functions.
2. With neat sketch explain in detail about the structural members in an aircraft
fuselage
(i) Longerons (8) CO2 K2
(ii) Bulkheads (8) CO2 K2
3. (i) Explain any two conventional aircraft design configuration based on (8) CO2 K2
power plant location.
(ii) Elaborate on aircraft axis system with neat sketch. (8) CO2 K2
4. Describe the functions of Aircraft Flight control surfaces and high lift devices. (16) CO2 K2
5. (i) Write short notes on stealth aircraft. (8) CO2 K2
(ii) Elaborate on blended body wing concept with an example. (8) CO2 K2
6. (i) What are the types of engines that are normally used in aircrafts? Explain (8) CO2 K2
the concept behind each type
(ii) Differentiate STOL and STOVL along with their merits and demerits. (8) CO2 K2
7. Explain in detail on the following landing gear arrangements
(i) Three axle bogie (8) CO2 K2
(ii) Three or four main legs (8) CO2 K2
8. Explain the following flight control systems
(i) Navigation system (8) CO3 K2
(ii) Radar system. (8) CO3 K2
9. Along with a neatly labeled diagram explain about
(i) Cabin Pressurization control system (8) CO3 K2
(ii) Air conditioning system (8) CO3 K2
10. Write about the flight control systems with neat sketch
(i) Steering control system (8) CO3 K2
(ii) Braking control system (8) CO3 K2
11. (i) Discuss in detail about rain and ince protection system in an aircraft. (10) CO3 K2
(ii) How ice formation is detected and removed in an aircraft? (6) CO3 K2
Degree / Branch : BE / MECHANICAL Semester / Year: VIII/ IV
Course Code & Title : 18ME18 - AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
MODULE – III
Part – A (2 Marks)

Outcomes
Blooms
Course

Level
S.No Questions

1. Why do we study about the significance of speed of sound? CO4 K2

2. Define Mach number. CO4 K1
3. State Bernoulli’s principle and write down its equation. CO4 K1
4. Define the term aspect ratio. CO4 K1
5. Draw a lift curve and what do you understand from it? CO4 K2
6. Define the term Centre of Pressure. CO4 K1
7. What is the effect of air density on drag? CO4 K1
8. List the various types of aerofoil. CO4 K1
9. What are the factors to be considered for an ideal aerofoil? CO4 K1
10. Differentiate lift and drag. CO4 K2
11. Define the term pitching moment. CO4 K1
12. Differentiate air speed and ground speed. CO4 K2
13. Define stability. CO5 K1
1)
14. Differentiate inherent and neutral stability. CO5 K2
15. What is meant by aileron reversal? CO5 K1
16. How does flaps and slats effect the lift coefficient? CO5 K2
17. What is snaking motion in an aircraft? CO5 K1
18. Mention the functions of control tabs in air craft systems CO5 K1
19. Define Mach number and Mach angle. CO5 K1
20. What are shock waves and when does it occur? CO5 K1
21. State the effects of flaps on gliding angle. CO5 K2
22. How does an aircraft spin? CO5 K1
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Degree / Branch : BE / MECHANICAL Semester / Year: VIII/ IV
Course Code & Title : 18ME18 - AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
MODULE - III
Part – B (16 Marks)

Outcomes
Blooms
Course
Marks

Level
S.No. Questions

1. (i) Explain the types of drag curve, lift/drag ratio curve. (10) CO4 K2
(ii) What are the factors affecting lift and drag forces? (6) CO4 K1
2. (i) Tabulate the difference between centre of pressure and aerodynamic centre. (6) CO4 K2
(ii) Explain in detail on the properties of atmosphere. (10) CO4 K2
3. (i) Describe the different types of aerofoil in detail. 10) CO4 K2
(ii) Discuss in detail the forces acting on the airplane. (6) CO4 K1
4. (i) How do we design an aerofoil? Explain it in detail. (8) CO4 K2
(ii) Write detailed notes on generation of lift and drag. (8) CO4 K1
5. Explain the in detail on the following aircraft maneuvers
(i) Stall (8) CO4 K2
(ii) Washout (8) CO4 K2
6. (i) What factors does lift, drag, pitching moment of an aerofoil depend upon? (8) CO4 K2
Explain in detail
(ii) Draw a drag curve and what do you understand from it. (8) CO4 K2
7. (i) Explain about lateral and longitudinal stability of aircraft. (12) CO5 K2
(ii) Identify effects of stalling and gliding of aircraft. (4) CO5 K2
8. (i) Write short notes on aerobatics, inverted maneuvers, and maneuverability. (8) CO5 K2
Discuss the effects of changes on engine power on aircraft motion and
(ii) (8) CO5 K2
stability.
9. (i) What is a power curve? What is the effect of altitude on power curve? (8) CO5 K2
(ii) With neat diagrams explain about correct and incorrect angle of bank. (8) CO5 K2
10. Elucidate on
(i) Forces acting on an aeroplane during turn (8) CO5 K2
(ii) Loads acting on an aeroplane during turn (8) CO5 K2

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