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Code No: 05422101 Set No. 1 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD IV B.Tech. II Sem., I Mid-Term Examinations, March 2010 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS Objective Exam Name: ______________________________ Hall Ticket No. A I 1. Choose the correct alternative: Main purpose of pressure switches in a hydraulic system is [ a) To relieve pressure on a pump which is not required to operate a unit in the system b) To supply power to a pump such that it produces pressure within set limits c) To change flow direction of hydraulic fluid when the system experiences excess pressure d) To limit pressure developed in the system to a maximum value

Answer All Questions. All Questions Carry Equal Marks.Time: 20 Min. Marks: 20.

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The component in hydraulic system that stores fluid under pressure, stabilizes system pressure, and ensures smooth operation of the regulator is: [ ] a) Flow equalizer b) Relief valve c) Accumulator d) Suction check valve A metering pin is used in a landing gear employing hydraulic pressure in order to facilitate:[ ] a) change over from hydraulic to pneumatic operating system b) controlled rate of fluid flow from lower to upper chamber and vice versa by varying its shape c) reduced rebound effects during extension stroke and preventing too rapid extension of the shock strut d) filling the lower chamber of the assembly always with the fluid The component that avoids damage to the wheel and surrounding units during the retraction of landing wheel into the fuselage is: [ ] a) Nose wheel steering system b) Shimmy dampers c) Follow up linkage d) Nose wheel centering Operation of an anti-skid mechanism involves: a) Bringing the aircraft to rest position abruptly during its ground roll b) Bringing the aircraft to rest position gradually during its ground roll c) Reducing the braking effect to the aircraft d) Centering the nose wheel for smooth landing of the aircraft In a marker beacon technology, markers are units sending a) Signals to guide the aircraft along the approach to the runway b) Signals to send omni-directional information c) Signals to obtain measurement of distance between aircraft and ground station d) Signals to facilitate inertial navigation

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www.jntuworld.com Code No: 05422101 7. :2: Set No. 1

Fuel jettison systems provide the additional facility like: [ ] a) Transfer of fuel from one tank to the other when required b) Supply fuel to any hydraulic equipment which do not get fuel supply from its respective tank c) Dumping the fuel overboard during an in-flight emergency to reduce the weight of the aircraft to an allowable weight for landing d) Balancing weight distribution in order to maintain the acceptable position of center of gravity of the aircraft In an aircrafts pneumatic system, the purpose of bleed valve is to: [ ] a) Provide a constant pressure output from compressor at a predetermined level b) Protect all components from excessive pressure building up in case of malfunctioning of any component c) Direct the compressor output through a dehydration equipment or to a venting device overboard d) Direct the compressed air to compressor circuit relief valve and unloading valve. Accidental retraction of a landing gear may be prevented by devices like: a) Emergency extension system b) Nose gear struts equipped with a locking pin assembly c) Landing gear safety devices such as mechanical locks, safety switches, gear locks d) Shimmy dampers Among the various types of braking assemblies commonly employed on aircrafts: a) Single-disk and dual disks are meant for medium sized aircrafts b) Segmented rotor and expander tube types are meant for heavier aircrafts c) Multiple-disk types are meant for small aircrafts d) Segmented rotor and expander tube types are meant for small aircrafts Fill in the blanks:

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Trunnion is the portion of the_______________________ assembly attached to the airframe. The components that reduce the tendency of the nose wheel to oscillate from side to side are ________________. VHF airborne communication sets for aeronautical application operate in a frequency range from _____________ to _______________. The vertical needle and horizontal needle in a CDI (Course Direction Indicator) displays the Information related to ______ and _____________, respectively. The equipment that provides the measurement of the distance between the aircraft and the ground station is ______. Cont..3

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Radio receivers equipped with directional antennas which are used to determine the directions of receiving signals is known as __________________________________. Slant range error associated with the measurement of DME equipment is _________ as the aircraft approaches the ground station. Fuel cross-feed systems are used to transfer fuel from one tank to __________ when the situation calls for. In a pneumatic system for aircraft, the bleed valve ensures a constant ______ output from the engine driven air-compressor. The attaching mechanism of more than two wheels in a main landing gear system to one strut is known as _____________.

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www.jntuworld.com Code No: 05422101 Set No. 2 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD IV B.Tech. II Sem., I Mid-Term Examinations, March 2010 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS Objective Exam Name: ______________________________ Hall Ticket No. A I 1. Choose the correct alternative: The component that avoids damage to the wheel and surrounding units during the retraction of landing wheel into the fuselage is: [ ] a) Nose wheel steering system b) Shimmy dampers c) Follow up linkage d) Nose wheel centering Operation of an anti-skid mechanism involves: a) Bringing the aircraft to rest position abruptly during its ground roll b)Bringing the aircraft to rest position gradually during its ground roll c) Reducing the braking effect to the aircraft d) Centering the nose wheel for smooth landing of the aircraft [ ]

Answer All Questions. All Questions Carry Equal Marks.Time: 20 Min. Marks: 20.

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In a marker beacon technology, markers are units sending a) Signals to guide the aircraft along the approach to the runway b) Signals to send omni-directional information c) Signals to obtain measurement of distance between aircraft and ground station d) Signals to facilitate inertial navigation

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Fuel jettison systems provide the additional facility like: [ ] a) Transfer of fuel from one tank to the other when required b) Supply fuel to any hydraulic equipment which do not get fuel supply from its respective tank c) Dumping the fuel overboard during an in-flight emergency to reduce the weight of the aircraft to an allowable weight for landing d) Balancing weight distribution in order to maintain the acceptable position of center of gravity of the aircraft In an aircrafts pneumatic system, the purpose of bleed valve is to: [ ] a) Provide a constant pressure output from compressor at a predetermined level b) Protect all components from excessive pressure building up in case of malfunctioning of any component c) Direct the compressor output through a dehydration equipment or to a venting device overboard d) Direct the compressed air to compressor circuit relief valve and unloading valve. Accidental retraction of a landing gear may be prevented by devices like: a) Emergency extension system b) Nose gear struts equipped with a locking pin assembly c) Landing gear safety devices such as mechanical locks, safety switches, gear locks d) Shimmy dampers [ ]

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www.jntuworld.com Code No: 05422101 7. :2: Set No. 2 [ ]

Among the various types of braking assemblies commonly employed on aircrafts: a) Single-disk and dual disks are meant for medium sized aircrafts b) Segmented rotor and expander tube types are meant for heavier aircrafts c) Multiple-disk types are meant for small aircrafts c) Segmented rotor and expander tube types are meant for small aircrafts

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Main purpose of pressure switches in a hydraulic system is [ a) To relieve pressure on a pump which is not required to operate a unit in the system b) To supply power to a pump such that it produces pressure within set limits c)To change flow direction of hydraulic fluid when the system experiences excess pressure d) To limit pressure developed in the system to a maximum value

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The component in hydraulic system that stores fluid under pressure, stabilizes system pressure, and ensures smooth operation of the regulator is: [ ] a) Flow equalizer b) Relief valve c) Accumulator d) Suction check valve A metering pin is used in a landing gear employing hydraulic pressure in order to facilitate:[ ] a) change over from hydraulic to pneumatic operating system b)controlled rate of fluid flow from lower to upper chamber and vice versa by varying its shape c) reduced rebound effects during extension stroke and preventing too rapid extension of the shock strut d) filling the lower chamber of the assembly always with the fluid Fill in the blanks:

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The vertical needle and horizontal needle in a CDI (Course Direction Indicator) displays the Information related to ______ and _____________, respectively. The equipment that provides the measurement of the distance between the aircraft and the ground station is ______. Radio receivers equipped with directional antennas which are used to determine the directions of receiving signals is known as __________________________________. Slant range error associated with the measurement of DME equipment is _________ as the aircraft approaches the ground station. Fuel cross-feed systems are used to transfer fuel from one tank to __________ when the situation calls for. In a pneumatic system for aircraft, the bleed valve ensures a constant ______ output from the engine driven air-compressor. The attaching mechanism of more than two wheels in a main landing gear system to one strut is known as _____________. Cont..3

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Trunnion is the portion of the_______________________ assembly attached to the airframe. The components that reduce the tendency of the nose wheel to oscillate from side to side are ________________. VHF airborne communication sets for aeronautical application operate in a frequency range from _____________ to _______________. -oOo-

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www.jntuworld.com Code No: 05422101 Set No. 3 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD IV B.Tech. II Sem., I Mid-Term Examinations, March 2010 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS Objective Exam Name: ______________________________ Hall Ticket No. A I 1. Choose the correct alternative: In a marker beacon technology, markers are units sending a) Signals to guide the aircraft along the approach to the runway b) Signals to send omni-directional information c) Signals to obtain measurement of distance between aircraft and ground station d) Signals to facilitate inertial navigation [ ]

Answer All Questions. All Questions Carry Equal Marks.Time: 20 Min. Marks: 20.

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Fuel jettison systems provide the additional facility like: [ ] a) Transfer of fuel from one tank to the other when required b) Supply fuel to any hydraulic equipment which do not get fuel supply from its respective tank c) Dumping the fuel overboard during an in-flight emergency to reduce the weight of the aircraft to an allowable weight for landing d) Balancing weight distribution in order to maintain the acceptable position of center of gravity of the aircraft In an aircrafts pneumatic system, the purpose of bleed valve is to: [ ] a) Provide a constant pressure output from compressor at a predetermined level b) Protect all components from excessive pressure building up in case of malfunctioning of any component c) Direct the compressor output through a dehydration equipment or to a venting device overboard d) Direct the compressed air to compressor circuit relief valve and unloading valve. Accidental retraction of a landing gear may be prevented by devices like: a) Emergency extension system b) Nose gear struts equipped with a locking pin assembly c) Landing gear safety devices such as mechanical locks, safety switches, gear locks d) Shimmy dampers

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Among the various types of braking assemblies commonly employed on aircrafts: a) Single-disk and dual disks are meant for medium sized aircrafts b) Segmented rotor and expander tube types are meant for heavier aircrafts c) Multiple-disk types are meant for small aircrafts d) Segmented rotor and expander tube types are meant for small aircrafts

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Main purpose of pressure switches in a hydraulic system is [ a) To relieve pressure on a pump which is not required to operate a unit in the system b) To supply power to a pump such that it produces pressure within set limits c) To change flow direction of hydraulic fluid when the system experiences excess pressure d) To limit pressure developed in the system to a maximum value

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The component in hydraulic system that stores fluid under pressure, stabilizes system pressure, and ensures smooth operation of the regulator is: [ ] a) Flow equalizer b) Relief valve c) Accumulator d) Suction check valve A metering pin is used in a landing gear employing hydraulic pressure in order to facilitate:[ ] a) change over from hydraulic to pneumatic operating system b) controlled rate of fluid flow from lower to upper chamber and vice versa by varying its shape c) reduced rebound effects during extension stroke and preventing too rapid extension of the shock strut d) filling the lower chamber of the assembly always with the fluid The component that avoids damage to the wheel and surrounding units during the retraction of landing wheel into the fuselage is: [ ] a) Nose wheel steering system b) Shimmy dampers c) Follow up linkage d) Nose wheel centering Operation of an anti-skid mechanism involves: a) Bringing the aircraft to rest position abruptly during its ground roll b) Bringing the aircraft to rest position gradually during its ground roll c) Reducing the braking effect to the aircraft d) Centering the nose wheel for smooth landing of the aircraft Fill in the blanks:

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Radio receivers equipped with directional antennas which are used to determine the directions of receiving signals is known as __________________________________. Slant range error associated with the measurement of DME equipment is _________ as the aircraft 2approaches the ground station. Fuel cross-feed systems are used to transfer fuel from one tank to __________ when the situation calls for. In a pneumatic system for aircraft, the bleed valve ensures a constant ______ output from the engine driven air-compressor. The attaching mechanism of more than two wheels in a main landing gear system to one strut is known as _____________. Trunnion is the portion of the_______________________ assembly attached to the airframe. The components that reduce the tendency of the nose wheel to oscillate from side to side are ________________. Cont..3 www.jntuworld.com

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VHF airborne communication sets for aeronautical application operate in a frequency range from _____________ to _______________. The vertical needle and horizontal needle in a CDI (Course Direction Indicator) displays the Information related to ______ and _____________, respectively. The equipment that provides the measurement of the distance between the aircraft and the ground station is ______. -oOo-

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www.jntuworld.com Code No: 05422101 Set No. 4 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD IV B.Tech. II Sem., I Mid-Term Examinations, March 2010 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS Objective Exam Name: ______________________________ Hall Ticket No. A I 1. Choose the correct alternative: In an aircrafts pneumatic system, the purpose of bleed valve is to: [ ] a) Provide a constant pressure output from compressor at a predetermined level b) Protect all components from excessive pressure building up in case of malfunctioning of any component c) Direct the compressor output through a dehydration equipment or to a venting device overboard d) Direct the compressed air to compressor circuit relief valve and unloading valve. Accidental retraction of a landing gear may be prevented by devices like: a) Emergency extension system b) Nose gear struts equipped with a locking pin assembly c) Landing gear safety devices such as mechanical locks, safety switches, gear locks d) Shimmy dampers Among the various types of braking assemblies commonly employed on aircrafts: a) Single-disk and dual disks are meant for medium sized aircrafts b) Segmented rotor and expander tube types are meant for heavier aircrafts c) Multiple-disk types are meant for small aircrafts d) Segmented rotor and expander tube types are meant for small aircrafts

Answer All Questions. All Questions Carry Equal Marks.Time: 20 Min. Marks: 20.

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Main purpose of pressure switches in a hydraulic system is [ a) To relieve pressure on a pump which is not required to operate a unit in the system b) To supply power to a pump such that it produces pressure within set limits c) To change flow direction of hydraulic fluid when the system experiences excess pressure d) To limit pressure developed in the system to a maximum value

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The component in hydraulic system that stores fluid under pressure, stabilizes system pressure, and ensures smooth operation of the regulator is: [ ] a) Flow equalizer b) Relief valve c) Accumulator d) Suction check valve A metering pin is used in a landing gear employing hydraulic pressure in order to facilitate:[ ] a) change over from hydraulic to pneumatic operating system b) controlled rate of fluid flow from lower to upper chamber and vice versa by varying its shape c) reduced rebound effects during extension stroke and preventing too rapid extension of the shock strut d) filling the lower chamber of the assembly always with the fluid Cont..2

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The component that avoids damage to the wheel and surrounding units during the retraction of landing wheel into the fuselage is: [ ] a) Nose wheel steering system b) Shimmy dampers c) Follow up linkage d) Nose wheel centering Operation of an anti-skid mechanism involves: a) Bringing the aircraft to rest position abruptly during its ground roll b) Bringing the aircraft to rest position gradually during its ground roll c) Reducing the braking effect to the aircraft d) Centering the nose wheel for smooth landing of the aircraft In a marker beacon technology, markers are units sending a) Signals to guide the aircraft along the approach to the runway b)Signals to send omni-directional information c) Signals to obtain measurement of distance between aircraft and ground station d) Signals to facilitate inertial navigation [ ]

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Fuel jettison systems provide the additional facility like: [ ] a) Transfer of fuel from one tank to the other when required b)Supply fuel to any hydraulic equipment which do not get fuel supply from its respective tank c) Dumping the fuel overboard during an in-flight emergency to reduce the weight of the aircraft to an allowable weight for landing d) Balancing weight distribution in order to maintain the acceptable position of center of gravity of the aircraft Fill in the blanks:

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Fuel cross-feed systems are used to transfer fuel from one tank to ____ when the situation calls for. In a pneumatic system for aircraft, the bleed valve ensures a constant ____ output from the engine driven air-compressor. The attaching mechanism of more than two wheels in a main landing gear system to one strut is known as _____________. Trunnion is the portion of the_______________________ assembly attached to the airframe. The components that reduce the tendency of the nose wheel to oscillate from side to side are ________________. VHF airborne communication sets for aeronautical application operate in a frequency range from _____________ to _______________. Cont..3

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The vertical needle and horizontal needle in a CDI (Course Direction Indicator) displays the Information related to ______ and _____________, respectively. The equipment that provides the measurement of the distance between the aircraft and the ground station is ______. Radio receivers equipped with directional antennas which are used to determine the directions of receiving signals is known as __________________________________. Slant range error associated with the measurement of DME equipment is _________ as the aircraft approaches the ground station. -oOo-

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