B.E-B.E Aeronautical Engineering 4th Sem 070180008 – AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTATION(Anna University Chennai-2013)

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B.E/B.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2013

Fourth Semester

Aeronautical Engineering

070180008 – AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTATION

(Regulation 2008)

PART A-(10*2=20 marks)

1. What do you understand by push pull rod system?

2. List out the components of instrument landing system.

3. List out the types of selector values used in hydraulic systems.

4. Distinguish between hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

5. How is fuel system of piston very from jet engine?

6. What is the function of temperature datum value?

7. What is the use of window defrost system?

8. List out the types of over heat detectors used in fire protection system.

9. What are TAS and IAS?

10. What is the function of gyroscope?

PART B (5x16=80 marks)

11. (a) Explain in detail, the working principle of power assisted and fully power assisted control systems.

Or

(b) Explain instrument landing systems used in aircraft with an illustration.

12. (a) Explain pneumatic power system for a turbine engine with a neat sketch.

Or

(b) Describe hydraulic landing gear retraction systems with a neat sketch.

13. (a) Explain gas turbine fuel system\ and its components with a neat sketch.

Or

(b) Describe how a fuel system and its components function for a piston engine. Use neat Sketches to explain.

14. (a) Explain with neat sketches, the working principle of fire detection and smoke detection Techniques used in aircraft.

Or

(b) Explain the following with neat sketches

(i) Thermal anti-icing and de-icing systems.

(ii) Methods of cabin pressurization system.

15. (a) Explain gyroscopic instruments used in aircrafts with neat sketches.

Or

(b) Explain the following:

(i) Altimeter

(ii) Airspeed indicator.

(iii) Mach meter

(iv) Thermocouple.

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