Code No: RR412105 Set No.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Write short notes on the following: [4 × 4]

(a) Pneumatic controller for fuel metering
(b) Push Pull rods
(c) Gear system
(d) Characteristics of hydraulic fluid.
2. (a) Explain in detail the Brake system of an aircraft. [8]
(b) Draw the schematic of an Anti-skid system of a transport airplane and explain
its working. [8]
3. (a) Explain the concept of “Active Control Technology” and how an auto-pilot
system works incorporating engine performance data computer using Control
Display Unit (CDU). [10]
(b) Explain how the landing system works in an aircraft system. [6]
4. (a) What is meant by Fuel sediments? [6]
(b) Explain various quality check tests to be carried out on Aviation fuel. [10]
5. (a) Explain the functioning of a 28 volt aircraft starter-generator. [8]
(b) Explain how voltage regulation is achieved in a carbon pile voltage regulator.
[8]
6. (a) List out various steps involved in servicing an aircraft oxygen system. [8]
(b) With the help of a neat diagram, explain the working of CO2 fire extinguisher.
[8]
7. (a) What is the meant by ‘Compass Swinging’ ? [8]
(b) Explain the functioning of ‘Direction Indicator’ in an aircraft. [8]
8. Write short notes on the following: [4 × 4]
(a) Engine Tachometer
(b) Turbine Gas Temperature (TGT) measuring device
(c) Resistance type fuel quantity indicators
(d) Bourdon tube pressure measuring instrument.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of hydraulic system? [8]
(b) Explain in detail the working principle of any hydraulic system employed in
aircraft. [8]

2. (a) Explain the working of air braking system. [8]

(b) Explain the importance of shock absorbers. [8]

3. Write short notes on the following: [16]

(a) Control Display Unit (CDU).

(b) Digital control.
(c) Fly-by-wire system.
(d) Stall warning indicator.

4. With the help of a simple functional diagram, explain Electronic Integrated Cen-
tralized Aircraft Monitoring (EICAM) system using control-display unit (CDU).
[16]

5. (a) What are the advantages of bush less DC machine in Aircraft Electric System?
[8]
(b) Explain Ignition-starter of a jet aircraft with the help of a simple sketch. [8]

6. (a) Draw the diagram of a vapour cycle cooling system and explain. [8]
(b) How does a basic air cycle system differs? [8]

7. Draw a detailed pictorial view of Flight Director System and explain how it helps
in achieving integrated Navigation in a modern aircraft. [16]

8. Write short notes on the following: [4 × 4]

(a) Variable pitch propeller

(b) Propeller control
(c) Electronic Engine controller (EEC)
(d) JPT gauge.

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Code No: RR412105 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain different modes of operation of hydraulic controllers. [8]

(b) How the power can be activated in aircraft engines? [8]

2. Write short notes on the following: [16]

(a) Aircraft brake system.

(b) Antiskid mechanism.
(c) Landing gear safety devices.
(d) Nose wheel steering system.

3. (a) What are the salient features of modern airplane control system? [8]
(b) Explain the modern state-of-art in Control and Display technology. [8]

4. (a) Explain the general operation of FFCU. [8]

(b) Explain in detail how fuel spray enhances the efficiency of engine operation.
[8]

5. (a) Explain the working principle of starting system used in Jet and Piston en-
gines. [8]
(b) Describe different starting systems used in aircrafts. [8]

6. Write short notes on the following: [16]

(a) Oxygen system.

(b) Cabin pressurization.
(c) Basic vapor cycle.
(d) Smoke detector.

7. (a) Explain the basics of an international standard Atmosphere (ISA) and [10]
(b) Explain how it affects the functioning of an altimeter with the help of a dia-
gram. [6]

8. Write short notes on the following: [4 × 4]

(a) Mechanical type fuel quantity indicators

(b) Oil pressure indicator
(c) Tachometer

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(d) Exhaust temperature indicator.

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Code No: RR412105 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of hydraulic system? [8]
(b) Explain in detail the working principle of any hydraulic system employed in
aircraft. [8]

2. (a) Explain various configurations of landing gears employed in majority of the

aircrafts. [8]
(b) With the help of a neat sketch explain the function of Air-oil shock oleoleg.
[8]

3. Depict the block diagram of an automated flight management system of a civil

airliner and explain its salient features. [16]

4. Write short notes on the following: [16]

(a) Pressure feed fuel system.

(b) Fuel cross -feed system.
(c) Fuel filters.
(d) Under wing sight gage.

5. (a) Differentiate between LT ignition and HT ignition systems. [8]

(b) Draw a wiring diagram for HT ignition system for a turbo fan engine and
explain. [8]

6. (a) Explain the working principle of evaporative refrigeration system with a neat
sketch. [8]
(b) How the fire can be controlled in an aircraft system. [8]

7. Write short notes on the following: [16]

(a) Directional Gyro.

(b) Pilot-static probe.
(c) Air speed Indicator.
(d) Stall warning indicator.

8. Write short notes on the following: [4 × 4]

(a) Mechanical type fuel quantity indicators

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(b) Oil pressure indicator
(c) Tachometer
(d) Exhaust temperature indicator.

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