15AN21T: Elements of Aeronautics Aero 2nd Sem Syllabus for Diploma DTE Karnataka C15 Scheme

Elements of Aeronautics detail DTE Kar Diploma syllabus for Aeronautical Engineering (AE), C15 scheme is extracted from DTE Karnataka official website and presented for diploma students. The course code (15AN21T), and for exam duration, Teaching Hr/week, Practical Hr/week, Total Marks, internal marks, theory marks, duration and credits do visit complete sem subjects post given below. The syllabus PDFs can be downloaded from official website.

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Pre-requisites:

Applied Science first semester.

Course Objectives:

To introduce the concept of Aircraft configurations, principles of flight, structures and power plants and their applications.

Course Outcomes:

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Unit -I: Introduction CO1 6 hours

1. Introduction to aeronautics
2. Early history of aviation
1. Airplanes
2. Biplanes
3. Monoplanes
3. Growth of Indian Aviation
1. Civil Aviation
2. Military Aviation

Unit – II: Development CO2 6hours

Developments in aerodynamics, materials, and propulsion over the years

1. Changes in Dynamics of Aircraft ( subsonic , sonic, supersonic ,hypersonic)
2. Evolution of aircraft materials (from wooden to composites)
3. Developments in propulsion technologies ( from IC engines to Gas turbines)

Unit-III: Aircraft Configurations CO3 10hour

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Unit-IV: Introduction to Principles of Flight CO4 10hours

1. Physical properties and structure of the atmosphere.
2. Temperature, pressure and altitude relationships.
3. concept of various pressures (static, dynamic & total)& altitude (pressure & density),
4. concept of forces acting on aircraft (lift , drag ,thrust, weight)
5. concept of Ground& air speed ( Indicated , calibrated, equivalent, true)

Unit – V: Introduction to Airplane Structures CO5 12 hours

1. General types of construction of Fuselage structure (Truss, Monocoque, semi-monocoque) .
2. Air foil, Airfoil terminology.
3. Types of Airfoils(symmetrical &unsymmetrical)
4. Basic aircraft systems & their purpose
1. Hydraulic system
2. Pneumatic system
3. Environmental control system
4. Under carriage system
5. Fire protection system
6. Rain protection and anti icing system
7. Air condition system

Unit -VI: Power Plants Used In Airplanes CO6 8 hours

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Reference Books:

1. Kermode, A.C., ‘Flight without Formulae’, McGraw-Hill, 1997
2. Kermode, A.C., ‘Mechanics of Flight’.
3. SC KESHU & KK GANAPATHI Aircraft production Technology & Management.
4. Wg Cdr(Retd) DP Sabharwal Basic Aerodynamics.
5. Lalit Gupta & Dr O.P Sharma Fundamental of flight (Basic Aerodynamics)
6. Anderson, J.D., ‘Introduction to Flight’, McGraw-Hill, 1995

Course Delivery:

The Course will be delivered through lectures, classroom interaction, animations, group discussion, exercises and assignments.

Model Question Paper:

(CIE)

1. What is a monoplane?
2. Write a note on military aviation
3. What is meant by subsonic , sonic, supersonic ,hypersonic flights?

OR
What are the developments in aircraft materials?

4. Describe Physical properties and structure of the atmosphere.

OR
Describe the Temperature, pressure and altitude relationships.

Model Question Paper:

Part A

Answer any 6 out of 9 questions each carrying 5 marks

1. What do you understand by the term Aeronautics?
2. Bring out the chronological development in the field of Aeronautics.
3. What are the various configurations of aircraft?
4. Write short note on classification of Aircrafts
5. Explain the basic theory of Flight.
6. Explain the various air speed terminology used in Aerodynamics
7. Explain types of construction used for fuselages
8. List out various aircraft systems, give one line explanation for each
9. Write short notes on classification of power plants.

Part B

Answer any 7 out of 10 questions each carrying 10 marks.

1. Explain with the help of neat indicative diagrams the various types of planes.
2. Bring out various developments in the field of aircraft materials, power plants and aero dynamics.
3. Explain with the help of neat indicative diagrams the various wing plan forms and wing shapes.
4. Explain with the help of an indicative diagram major components of aircraft.
5. Explain the physical properties of atmospheric air.
6. Explain the various atmospheric layers of air.
7. What are the types of aerofoil’s? Explain the aerofoil terminology with the help of a neat diagram.
8. Briefly explain the hydraulic system of the aircraft with the help of diagram
9. Briefly explain the principle of operation of Reciprocating and Jet engines.
10. Explain the general layout and requirements of a modern airport.

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