15AN63T: Helicopter Basics Aero 6th Sem Syllabus for Diploma DTE Karnataka C15 Scheme

Helicopter Basics 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 (15AN63T), 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.

For all other aero 6th sem syllabus for diploma c15 scheme dte karnataka you can visit Aero 6th Sem Syllabus for Diploma C15 Scheme DTE Karnataka Subjects. The detail syllabus for helicopter basics is as follows.

Pre-requisites:

Basic understanding of Aerodynamics and Aircraft systems.

Course Objectives:

To enable the students to gain a thorough knowledge about the working of helicopter and to identify its different components, location and function.

Course Outcomes:

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UNIT I: Introduction to Helicopter & Aerodynamics of Helicopter 10 Hrs

• INTRODUCTION TO HELICOPTETRS
• History of development of Helicopter
• Glossary of terms used in helicopter technology and their definition
• Various configurations of helicopter.
• Various controls, rotors and engines with their type currently in use of helicopter
• AERODYNAMICS OF HELICOPTER FLIGHT Understanding the concept of
• Relative Wind
• Blade Pitch Angle
• Powered Flight and its aerodynamics
• Hovering flight and its aerodynamics
• Coning of Main rotors
• Principle of Gyroscopic Precession
• Concept of Ground effect during Hovering(OGE and IGE)
• Vertical Flight and its relation with Collective Pitch
• Translational Flights and aerodynamic forces
• Forward Flight
• Sideward Flight
• Rearward Flight
• Turning Flight
• methods of tilting Rotor Disc
• Concept of Auto Rotation
• During Vertical Flight
• During Forward Flight

UNIT II: Main Rotor and Tail Rotor ,Helicopter Construction 14Hrs

• MAIN ROTOR AND TAIL ROTOR
• Main rotor construction and its parts
• Concept of Flapping, Feathering and Lead lag
• Over pitching
• Effects of Gusts on RPM
• Definition and concept of ,Disc loading , Blade Loading ,Solidity, Power Loading ,Tracking ,Centre of Gravity , Centre of Pressure
• Vibration in Helicopters
• Groups of Vibrations and definition , Sources of Vibration ,Ways and methods to Overcome vibrations
• Concept of Torque Reaction and Directional control
• Balancing torque reaction
• Tail rotor and its pitch change mechanism
• Hovering Turns
• Sideways drift of Helicopter and its prevention
• Influence on Hovering attitude
• HELICOPTER CONSTRUCTION
• Main Structural components of helicopter their types, material, purpose and location
• Fuselage(cabin, centre section, ,tail boom)
• Stabilizer
• Landing gears
• Main gear box terminology – pitch circle ,addendum, dedundum , pressure angle , centre distance, normal module backlash, involute gear, thickness of gear, root diameter , under cut
• Types of gear box -bevel, helical, spur ,worm ,planetary gear box
• Selection of appropriate gear box -gear ratio , torque out put , gear alignment
• Lubrication of gear box -requirement , properties of lubricating oil
• Tail rotor gear box – need for tail rotor gear box ,pitch change mechanism

UNIT III: Helicopter Systems , Helicopter Engine Systems, Electrical Systems 10 Hrs

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UNIT IV: Instruments and Avionics 06 Hrs

• INSTRUMENTS AND AVIONICS
• Introduction, purpose, working principle, and location of Instruments
• Flight instruments
• Engine instruments
• GyrInstruments
• Navigation Instruments
• General Instruments
• Introduction ,purpose, and location of Avionic systems
• Intercom systems
• V/UHF Communication System
• RadiCompass
• ADF, CVR, GPS

UNIT V: Flight Manual and Helicopter Performance 04 Hrs

• FLIGHT MANUAL AND PERFORMANCE
• Introduction to Flight Manual and information /limitations contained in it
• Factors effecting Helicopter performance their analogy
• Density Altitude
• Weight
• Winds

UNIT IV: Helicopter Maintenance , weighing and General Precautions 08 Hrs

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Reference Books:

1. The Helicopter John Fay
2. Rotor Craft Flying Handbook FAA H 8083-21 (US Department of Tpt.
3. Helicopter Engineering Lalit Gupta
4. Helicopterr Aerodynamics RW Prouty
5. Basic helicopter Aerodynamics J Sedden BSP Professional books

LIST OF SOFTWARES/ LEARNING WEBSITES:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicopter
2. http://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/flight/modern/helicopter.htm
3. https://www.britannica.com/technology/helicopter
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJb1EZtnzFk
5. https://www.voutube.com/watch?v=D0V kMhQeSQ
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83h6QK-oJ4M
7. https://www.voutube.com/watch?v=JBB1sC7LCuQ
8. https://www.faa.gov/regulationspolicies/handbooksmanuals/aviation/helicopterflyinghandbook/media/hfhch01.pdf

Suggested List of Student Activities:

Note: the following activities or similar activities for assessing CIE (IA) for 5 marks (Any one)

1. Each student should do any one of the following type activity or similar activity related to the course and before take up, get it approved from concerned Teacher and HOD.
2. Each student should conduct different activity and no repeating should occur

1. Make a report on different configuration of helicopter
2. Make a report on history of helicopter
3. Report on co-axial configuration of helicopter

Model Question Paper:

(CIE)

1. Describe co- axial rotor system and list out the advantages
2. Mention how the Helicopter hovers in air and turn left , right.
3. Describe the tail gear box of helicopter with a sketch.
4. Define NOTAR and explain

Note: Choice may be given at the same CL to the maximum extent of 10 marks.

Model Question Paper:

(SEE)

Note: Answer any SIX from PartA and any SEVEN from Part B

PART-A

1. Describe how the Helicopter hovers in air and turn left , right
2. List out the different type of reduction gear box used in helicopter.
3. Define NOTAR and explain
4. What are the different power plant used in helicopter
5. List out merits and demerits of various power plant in helicopter
6. Draw a neat layout of cockpit instruments in helicopter
7. Write a note on Autorotation
8. Mention the procedure for weighing of helicopter.
9. Describe the technique used to reduce vibration

PART-B

1. Describe co- axial rotor system and list out the advantages
2. Describe the structural construction of helicopter
3. Mention the different type of anti-torque mechanism and explain one.
4. Describe the main gear box of helicopter with a sketch.
5. Describe the tail gear box of helicopter with a sketch.
6. Draw a simple diagram of fuel system in helicopter and explain.
7. Draw a simple diagram of electrical system in helicopter and explain
8. What are the communication links used in helicopter
9. List out the safety precaution to be taken regarding main and tail rotor.
10. What is cyclic pitch and mention its requirement

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