AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

MAIN SYSTEM Aircraft Control Engine Control AUXILLARY SYSTEM Hydraulic System Electrical System Pneumatic System

Aircraft Ancillary Systems

1. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 2. PNEUMATIC SYSTEM 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Hydraulic System
The science of liquids in motion or the transmission of power by means of fluid under pressure is known as hydraulics.
Major Applications: Aircraft control surfaces Extension of undercarriage Braking system etc

Pneumatic System
Compressed air is used to carry out certain operations pneumatically. Sources of compressed air: 1. Bleed air from engine 2. Electrically driven compressors

Pneumatic System
APPLICATION
Operation of control surfaces; Starting of engines; Cabin pressurisation; Air conditioning; Anti-icing; Internal cooling of engines, generators etc.

Electrical System
SOURCE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY
1. Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) 2. Engine driven Generator

3. Battery Power
4. Ram air turbine (Emergency use)

4. Ground power unit (GPU)

12/24/28 Volt DC supply 115 Volt 400 Hz AC supply

Electrical System
APPLICATION 1. 2. 3. Engine start up Control surfaces (Flaps, Rudder, Ailerons, Trim tabs) Under carriage extension

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De-icing, wipers
Aircraft instrumentation etc