St.

MOTHER THERESA ENGINEERING

COLLEGE
Vagaikulam Post, Tuticorin District, Tamilnadu-628 102.

Department of Aeronautical Engineering

COLLEGE VISION

COLLEGE
MISSION

AERONAUTICAL
ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT VISION

To create innovative
and vibrant young
leaders
and
entrepreneurs
in
engineering
and
technology,
for
building India as a
super
knowledge
power and to blossom
into a university of
excellence recognized
globally.

To
provide
education in
engineering
with
excellence
and ethics and
to reach the
unreached.

1.The

department

AERONAUTICAL
ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT MISSION

of 1.Prepare the students to have a

aeronautical engineering shall very

good

fundamental

strive to be a globally known knowledge to meet the present

department, committed for its and future needs of industries..
academic

excellence, 2.Motivate the students to take

professionalism and societal up jobs in national laboratories

expectations.

and aerospace industries of our

2.The department aims to country.

impart

state

of

technical
practical

the

art 3.encourage

the

faculty

knowledge, members and students to do

skills,

and research and to update with the

entrepreneurial skill to make latest developments in the area

all the students capable of of Aerospace Engineering.
taking up any task relevant to
the

area

of

aerospace

Course

engineering.
: AE6402 Aircraft systems and Instruments

Credits

:3

Name of the Staff

: Mr.K.Robinston Jeyasingh

Duration of the Course

: Even Semester - 2015-2016

Class

: II BE AERO

Date of commencement of class

Prepared by
Mr.K.Robinston Jeyasingh,
AP/AERO

Verified by
Mr.S.Ramaswamy,
HOD/AERO

Approved by
Dr.J.Jerald Jebakumar,
PRINCIPAL/SMTEC

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

S. No.
I

PEOs

Definition of PEOs

PEO 1

Core Competence: To prepare for successful careers in

industry that meet the needs of Indian and multinational
companies in the field of Aerospace and Aeronautical
Engineering

Professionalism: To develop the ability among the students to

II

PEO 2

synthesize data and technical concepts for application to

Aerospace product design

III

PEO 3

Leadership & Team work: Talented professionals with

technical and problem solving skills to function as members
and leaders of engineering teams, and with an ability to find
solutions for real world problems with concern towards the
global community.

IV

PEO 4

Virtues: To promote student awareness of the life-long learning

and to introduce them to professional ethics and codes of
professional practice.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

S. No.

Programme Outcomes

Pa

Graduates will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

Pb

Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.

Pc

Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret
data.

Pf

Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design a system, Aeronautical components or process

as per needs and specifications
Graduates will demonstrate an ability to visualize and work on laboratory and
multidisciplinary tasks.
Graduates will demonstrate skills to use modern engineering tools, software's and equipment
to analyze problems.

Pg

Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities.

Ph

Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.

Pi

Graduates will show the understanding of impact of engineering solutions on the Aerospace
Industry and also will be aware of contemporary issues.

Pj

Graduates will develop confidence for self education and ability for life-long learning.

Pk

An ability to recognize the need for perpetual learning

Pl

Understand ethical issues, environmental impact and acquire management skills.

Pd
Pe

PO
Pa

Pb
Pc
Pd

Pe

Pf
Pg
Ph
Pi

Pj
Pk
Pl

Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of

mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an
engineering specialization for building engineering models.
Problem Analysis: Identify and solve engineering
problems reaching conclusions using mathematics and
engineering sciences.
Design/Development of Solutions: Design and develop
solutions for engineering problems that meet specified
needs.
Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct
investigations of complex problems including design of
experiments and analysis to provide valid solutions.

individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams in

multi-disciplinary settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively to the
engineering community and the outside world and also to
write effective reports.
Project Management and Finance: Understand
engineering and management principles and apply them to
handle projects in multi disciplinary environments.
Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for life-long
learning and apply in the context of technological change.

Virtues

X
X

X
X

Modern Tool Usage: Create and apply appropriate

techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools for
executing engineering activities.
The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning of the
societal, safety issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to engineering practice.
Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact
of engineering solutions in the environment and exhibit the
knowledge for sustainable development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to
professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of
engineering
practice.
Individual and
Team Work: Function effectively as an

TeamworkLeadership and

S. No.

Professionalism

PEO

Competence
Core

Mapping Of PEO with PO

X
X
X

X
X

X
X

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Impart knowledge of the Hydraulic system components.

Impart knowledge of the Pneumatic system components.
Understand the types of instruments and its operation.
Understand the types of Navigation instruments and its operation.
Describe the principles and working of. Aircraft Systems.
Describe the principles and working of. Aircraft Instruments.

Course Outcomes
1.
2.
3.
4.

Know the airplane control system.

Understand the airplane Engine system.
Know the airplane Airconditioning and pressing system.
Know the operation of air data Instruments system.

Design using PLD.

Design and Analysis of a given digital

circuit combinational and sequential.

Use boolean simplification techniques to

design a combinational hardware circuit.

Engineering
Knowledge:
Apply
knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering
fundamentals
and
an
engineering specialization for building
engineering models.
Problem Analysis: Identify and solve
engineering problems reaching conclusions
using
mathematics
and
engineering
sciences.
Design/Development of Solutions: Design
and develop solutions for engineering
problems that meet specified needs.
Conduct Investigations of Complex
Problems: Conduct investigations of
complex problems including design of
experiments and analysis to provide valid
solutions.

number system.

Program Outcomes

Simplify the Boolean expression using KMap and Tabulation techniques.

Course Outcomes

Perform arithmetic operations in any

Mapping of Program Outcomes with Course Outcomes

Modern Tool Usage: Create and apply

appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering tools for executing
engineering activities.
The Engineer and Society: Apply
reasoning of the societal, safety issues and
the consequent responsibilities relevant to
engineering practice.
Environment
and
Sustainability:
Understand the impact of engineering
solutions in the environment and exhibit the
knowledge for sustainable development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit
to professional ethics, responsibilities and
norms of engineering practice.
Individual and Team Work: Function
effectively as an individual, and as a
member or leader in diverse teams in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively
to the engineering community and the
outside world and also to write effective
reports.
Project Management and Finance:
Understand engineering and management
principles and apply them to handle projects
in multi disciplinary environments.
Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need
for life-long learning and apply in the
context of technological change.

Pre-requisites
The pre-requisite knowledge required by the Students to study this Course is Aeronautical Engineering.
Course Overview and Context
This course is offered in Fourth semester of B.E. programme in Aeronautical Engineering as a
professional core subject.
This course describes the principles and working of. Aircraft Instruments.
This course explains the concept of Hydraulic and Pneumatic system components.
The course can be delivered by the following teaching aids- through lectures (chalk & talk, PPT).
Course Syllabus
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS

LTPC

AE6402
300 3
OBJECTIVES:
To impart knowledge of the hydraulic and pneumatic systems components and types of
instruments and its operation including navigational instruments to the students
UNIT I
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
8
Hydraulic systems Study of typical workable systems components hydraulic systems controllers
modes of operation pneumatic systems working principles typical pneumatic power system
rake system components, landing gear systems classification shock absorbers retractive
mechanism.
UNIT II
AIRPLANE CONTROL SYSTEMS
12
Conventional Systems power assisted and fully powered flight controls power actuated systems
engine control systems push pull rod system operating principles modern control systems digital
fly by wire systems auto pilot system, active control technology
UNIT III
ENGINE SYSTEMS
8
Fuel systems piston and jet engines components - multi-engine fuel systems, lubricating systems piston and jet engines starting and ignition systems piston and jet engines
UNIT IV
AIRCONDITIONING AND PRESSURIZING SYSTEM
8
Basic air cycle systems vapour cycle systems, boot-strap air cycle system evaporative vapour cycle
systems evaporation air cycle systems oxygen systems fire protection systems, deicing and anti
icing system.
UNIT V
AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS
9
Flight instruments and navigation instruments accelerometers, air speed indicators mach meters
altimeters - gyroscopic instruments principles and operation study of various types of engine
instruments tachometers temperature gauges pressure gauge operation and principles.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES
Know the operation of airplane control system, Engine system, Air conditioning and pressing
system.
Know the operation of air data Instruments system
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Krores, Watkins, "Aircraft Power Plants", TataMcGraw Hill 1993.
2. Pallet, E.H.J, "Aircraft Instruments & Principles", Pitman & Co 1993.
REFERENCES:
1. Treager, S., "Gas Turbine Technology", McGraw Hill 1997.
2. Handbooks of Airframe and Power plant Mechanics, US dept. of Transportation, Federal, Aviation
Administration, The English Book Store, New Delhi, 1995

Instruction Schedule

Sl.
No.

WEEK

Topics

No of

Book

Hours

No.

UNIT-I : AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

1

Week I

Hydraulic systems

T-1(340-350)

Week I

Study of typical workable systems andcomponents

T-1(350-362)

Week I

Hydraulic systems controllers-Modes of operation

T-1(364-370)

4
5
6
7

Week I
Week II
Week II
Week II

Pneumatic systems working principles

Typical pneumatic power system
Brake system components
Landing gear systems classification

1
1
1
1

T-1(395-400)
T-1(395-400)
T-1(452-456)
T-1(404-414)

Week II

shock absorbers and retractive mechanism.

T-1(415-417)

Week III

10
11
12
13
14
15

Week III
Week III
Week III
Week IV
Week IV
Week IV

Revision
UNIT II : AIRPLANE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Conventional Systems-Classifications
Conventional Systems-operating principle
Power assisted and fully powered flight controls
Power assisted and fully powered flight controls
Power actuated systems -operating principle
Engine control systems-operating principle

1
1
1
1
1
1

T-1(580-582)
T-1(584-588)
T-1(590-592)
T-1(596-599)
T-1(602-606)
T-1(608-612)

16

Week IV

Engine control systems-operating principle

T-1(614-616)

17

Week V

Push pull rod system-operating principle

T-1(616-619)

18

Week V

Modern control systems

T-1(620-622)

19

Week V

Digital fly by wire systems-operating principle

T-1(623-625)

20

Week V

Auto pilot system-operating principle

T-1(625-628)

21

Week VI

Active control technology

T-1(628-632)

22

Week VI

Revision

1
UNIT III

ENGINE SYSTEMS

23

Week VI

Fuel systems and componentsPistonengines

R-2(110-146)

24

Week VI

Fuel systems and componentsjet engines

R-2(149-170)

25

Week VII

Multi-engine fuel systems

R-1(314-324)

26

Week VII

Lubricating systems - piston and jet engines

R-2(285-308)

27

Week VII

Starting systems piston engines

R-2(263-269)

28

Week VII

Starting systems jet engines

R-2(270-283)

29

Week VIII

Ignition systems piston engines

R-2(177-197)

Sl.
No.

WEEK

Topics

No of

Book

Hours

No.
R-1(360-370)

30

Week VIII

Ignition systems jet engines

31

Week VIII

Revision

32
33

UNIT IV
AIRCONDITIONING AND PRESSURIZING SYSTEM
Week VIII Basic air cycle systems -operating principle
1
T-1(380-384)
Week IX
Vapour cycle systems-operating principle
1
T-1(384-386)

34

Week IX

Boot-strap air cycle system-operating principle

T-1(386-388)

35
36
37
38
39
40

Week IX
Week IX
Week X
Week X
Week X
Week X

1
1
1
1
1
1

T-1(388-390)
T-1(390-392)
T-1(392-394)
T-1(420-4244)
T-1(434-440)

41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

Week XI
Week XI
Week XI
Week XI
Week XII
Week XII
Week XII
Week XII
Week XIII
Week XIII

Evaporative vapour cycle system-operating principle

Evaporation air cycle systems-operating principle
Oxygen systems-operating principle
Fire protection systems-operating principle
Deicing and Anti icing system-operating principle
Revision
UNIT V
AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS
Flight instruments and navigation instruments
Accelerometers and air speed indicators
Mach meters and altimeters- operating principle
Gyroscopic instruments -principles and operation
Gyroscopic instruments -principles and operation
Study of various types of engine instruments
Tachometers -operation and principles
Temperature gauges- operation and principles
Pressure gauge- operation and principles
Revision

1
T-2(1-25)
1
T-2(258,39,168)
1
T-2(39,44)
1
T-2(97-135)
1
T-2(97-135)
1
T-2(308-325)
1
T-2(352-362)
1
T-2(324-335)
1
T-2(309-312)
1
Total Hours: 50

Assessment Pattern

Three tests each carrying 100 marks is conducted during the semester by the Department / College
concerned. The total marks obtained in all tests put together out of 300, shall be proportionately reduced
for 20 marks and rounded to the nearest integer (This also implies equal weightage to all the three tests).

Tests and Examinations

Cognitive Level
Remember
Understand
Apply
Analyze
Create

Test 1
40
30
30

Test 2
40
30
30

Test 3
40
30
30

Concept Map of AE6402 Aircraft systems and Instruments

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS & INSTUMENTS

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE CO NTROL SYSTEMS ENGINE
AIRCONDITIONING
SYSTEMS
AND PRESSURIZING
AIRCRAFT
SYSTEM
INSTRUMENTS

Hydrauli systems
Pneumat ic systems
Powe
Brake system
Landing gear systems

Conventional
Systems
Engine
control
systems
Auto pilot
system

Digital fly
by wire
shock absorbers
retractive mechanism
systems

Fuel
system
s

Multiengine

air

Flight
instrum

Vapour

Lubrica
Ignitio

Starting
systems

Deicing
and Anti
icing
system

Oxygen

Evaporation
air cycle

navi
gati
on
engin

Gyroscopic
instruments