  
SINGHANIA UNIVERSITY
B. Tech(AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING )
SEM - I Course Paper Code
Paper- I - Workshop Technology BTAEN-101
Paper-II - Aviation Legislation Part-I BTAEN-102
Paper-III - Engineering Drawing BTAEN-103
Paper-IV - Basic Aerodynamics BTAEN-104
Paper-V - Human Factor BTAEN-105
SEM - II
Paper-I - Electrical Fundamentals BTAEN-201
Paper-II - Aviation Legislation Part-II BTAEN-202
Paper-III - Aircraft Materials BTAEN-203
Paper-IV - Computer Fundamentals BTAEN-204
Paper-V - Aircraft & Components BTAEN-205
SEM - III
Paper - I - Propulsion BTAEN-301
Paper - II - Basic Aircraft Instruments BTAEN-302
Paper - III - Electronics Fundamentals & Digital Technique BTAEN-303
Paper-IV - Aircraft Hardware BTAEN-304
SEM - IV
Paper - I - Aircraft Electrical System - I BTAEN-401
Paper - II - Aircraft Instrument System - I BTAEN-402
Paper - III - Aircraft Radio Communication/Navigation - I BTAEN-403
or
Paper - I - Gas Turbine Engine, Piston Engine & Propeller-I BTAEN-404
Paper - II - Turbine Aero plane Aerodynamics, Structures & system-I BTAEN-405
SEM - V
Paper - I - Aircraft Electrical System - II BTAEN-501
Paper - II - Aircraft Instrument System - II BTAEN-502
Paper - III - Aircraft Radio Communication/Navigation - II BTAEN-503
Or
Paper - I - Gas Turbine Engine, Piston Engine & Propeller-II BTAEN-504
Paper - II - Turbine Aero plane Aerodynamics, Structures & system-II BTAEN-505
SEM - VI
Paper - I - English ENG101
Paper - II - Physics PHY102
Paper - III - Chemistry CHE103
Paper- IV - Mathematics MATH104
SEM - VII
Paper - I - Production Planning & Control BTAEN-701
Paper - II - Management of System BTAEN-702
Paper - III - Control Theory & Practice BTAEN-703
Paper - IV - Fluid Mechanics BTAEN-705
SEM - VIII
Paper - I - Engineering Thermodynamics BTAEN-803
Paper - II - Aircraft Design BTAEN-805
Paper - III - Composite Material BTAEN-806
Paper- IV - Aeroplance performance, stability & Control BTAEN-807
DETAILED SYLLABUS
SEMESTER-I
Paper-I
Workshop Technology (BTAEN-101)
Safety Precautions-Aircraft and Workshop: Aspects of safe working practices including precautions to take when working with electricity, gasses especially oxygen, oils and chemicals. Also, instruction in the remedial action to be taken in the event of a fire or another accident with one or more of these hazards including knowledge on Extinguishing agents.
Workshop Practices: Care of tools, control of tools, use of workshop materials; Dimensions, allowances and tolerances, standards of workmanship; Calibration of tools and equipment, calibration standards.
Tools: Common hand tool types; Common power tool types; Operation and use of precision measuring tools; Lubrication equipment and methods; Operation, function and use of electrical general test equipment.
Avionic General Test Equipment: Operation, function and use of avionic general test equipment.
Fits and Clearances: Drill sizes for bolt holes, classes of fits; Common system of fits and clearances; Schedule of fits and clearances for aircraft and engines; Limits for bow, twist and wear; Standard methods for checking shafts, bearings and other parts.
Bearings: Purpose of bearings, loads, material, construction; Types of bearings and their application.
Springs: Types of springs, materials, characteristics and applications.
Transmissions: Gear types and their application; Gear ratios, reduction and multiplication gear systems, driven and driving gears, idler gears, mesh patterns; Belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets.
Material handling and Sheet Metal: Marking out and calculation for bend allowance; Sheet metal working, including bending and forming; Inspection of sheet metal work.
Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Bonding: Soldering methods, inspection of soldered joints. Welding and brazing methods, Inspection of welded joints and brazed joints. Bonding methods and inspection of bonded joints.
Paper-II
Aviation Legislation Part-I (BTAEN-102)
The A/C Act. 1934: Introduction: Detailed Discussion of section -1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 7, 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 9, 9A, 9C, 10, 11, 11A, 11B, 12, 14A.
The A/C Rules 1937: Rule 1 - Short title and extent. Rule 3 - Definition and interpretation.
The A/C Rules, 1937 & CAR Section - 2 AAC: Nationality and registration marking of aircraft Rule - 2, 5, 14, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 37S Series - F Part - I
The A/C Rules 1937 & CAR section-2 AAC: Approval of organizations. Rule - 133B, 133C, 154, 155, 155 A. Series-E Part - I to IX & CAR 21, CAR 145, 2 of 2001 -
Accountable managers, 4 of 1998 Approval of foreign repair organization.
The A/C rules 1937: Rule 8 - carriage of arms, explosives & Dangerous goods, Rule 10
- Mails, Rule 11 - Aerodromes, Rule 12 - Prohibited Areas, Rule 13 - Photographs at
aero plane and from a/c in flight, Rule 13 A - Carriage of photographic apparatus in a/c,
Rule 18 - Invention of flights in contravention of the rules, Rule 20 - Set and rule not
applicable to gliders & kites, Rule 26 - Dropping of articles & decent by parachute, Rule
29 B - Prohibition on use of portable electronic devices, Rule 38 A - Carriage of
operating crew.
CAR Section - 2 & the A/c Rules 1937: RESPONSIBILTIES OF OWNER/OPERATOR AND AIR WORTHINESS DIRECTORATE: Series - A Part - I, II, III DOCUMENTS TO BE CARRIED ON BOARD A/C: Rule - 7, 7B, Series B Part- I, II, Series X Part VII.
The A/C Rules 1937 & CAR Section - 2 AAC: DEFECTS, RECORDING, REPORTING INVESTIGATION ANALYSIS AND RECTIFICATION: Rule -56, 59, 59A, Series - C Part - I to V 5 of 2001 - Engineering Statistics Report.
The A/C Rules 1937 CAR Section -2 AAC: APPROVED MAINTENCANCE PROGRAM Rule
60 Series - D Part - I to VI, Series - A Part - IV Oversight Program of 2000 - Airworthiness
Surveillance, 2 of 1995 - Extension to the approved lives of component and inspection
schedules.
The A/C Rules 1937 CAR Section -2 AAC: TYPE - CERTIFICATE Rule: 49, 49A, 49B 49C, 49D, 62, Series - F Part - II, XI, X, Series - X Part - IX, 7 of 1998 - Guidelines for procuring Parts manufactured by PMA Holders.
The A/C Rules 1937 & CAR Section -2: CERTIFICATION OF AIRWORTHINESS Rule: 15, 50,50A, 55, 62 (Sub rule D) Series F Part - III, V.
CAR Section - 2 AAC: CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS & MANNER OF CERTIFICATION OF
AIRCRAFT, Series - F Part - VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XVII, 4 of 2000 - Maintenance of ageing A/C,
The A/C Rules1937 &CAR Section -2: INSPECTION AND AIRWORTHI NESS
REQUIREMENTS OF WOODEN AIRCRAFT GLIDES, MICRO LIGHT AIRCRAFT AND HOT
Paper-III
Engineering Drawing (BTAEN 103)
Engineering Drawings, Diagrams and Standards: Drawing types and diagrams, their
symbols, dimensions, tolerances and projections; Identifying title block information;
Microfilm, microfiche and computerized presentations; Specification 100 of the Air
Transport Association (ATA) of America;
Aeronautical and other applicable standards including, ISO, An, MS, NAS and MIL; Wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams.
Paper-IV
Basic Aerodynamics (BTAEN 104)
Aerodynamics: Airflow around a body; Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow, free stream, flow, relative airflow, up wash and downwash, vortices, stagnation; The terms: camber, chord, mean aerodynamic chord, profile (parasite) drag, induced drag, centre of pressure, angle of attack, wash in and wash out, fineness ratio, wing shape and aspect ratio; Thrust, Weight, Aerodynamic Resultant; Generation of Lift and Drag: Angle of Attack, Lift coefficient, Drag coefficient, polar curve, stall; Aerofoil contamination including ice, snow, frost.
Theory of Flight: Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and drag; Glide ratio; Steady state flights, performance; Theory of the turn; Influence of load factor: stall, flight envelope and structural limitations; Lift augmentation.
Flight Stability and Dynamics: Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active and passive).
Theory of Flight:
1. Aero plane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls: Operation and effect of: roll
control: ailerons and spoilers; pitch control: elevators, stipulators, Variable incidence
stabilizers and canards; Yaw control, rudder limiters; Control using elevons,
ruddervators; Height lift devices; slots, slats, flaps; Drag inducing devices: spoilers, lift
dumpers, speed brakes; Operation and effect of trim tabs, servo tabs, control surface
blas.
2. High Speed Flight: Speed of sound, subsonic flight, transonic flight, supersonic flight, Mach number, critical Mach number.
3. Rotary Wing Aerodynamics: Terminology; Operation and effect of cyclic, collective and anti-torque controls.
Structures — General Concepts:
1. Fundamentals of structural systems.
2. Zonal and station identification systems; Electrical bonding; Lightning strike protection
provision.
Paper-V
Human Factor (BTAEN 105)
General: The need to take human factors into account; Incidents attributable to human factors/human error. Murphy’s Law.
Human Performance and Limitations: Vision; Hearing; Information Processing; Attention and perception; Memory; Claustrophobia and physical access.
Social Psychology: Responsibility: individual and group; Motivation and de-motivation;
Peer pressure; ‘Culture’ issues; Team working; Management, supervision and
leadership.
Factors Affecting Performance: Fitness/health; Stress: domestic and work related; Time pressure and deadlines; Workload: overload and underload; Sleep and fatigue, shiftwork; Alcohol, medication, drug abuse.
Physical Environment: Noise and fumes; Illumination; Climate and temperature; Motion and vibration; Working environment.
Tasks: Physical work; Repetitive tasks; Visual inspection; Complex systems.
Communication: Within and between teams; Work logging and recording; Keeping up to date, currency; Dissemination of information.
Human Error: Error models and theories; Types of error in maintenance tasks; Implications of errors (i.e. accidents); Avoiding and managing errors.
Hazards in the Workplace: Recognizing and avoiding hazards; Dealing with emergencies.
SEMESTER-II
Paper-I
Electrical Fundamentals (BTAEN-201)
Electron Theory
Structure and distribution of electrical charges within: atoms, molecules, ions, compounds; Molecular structure of conductors, semiconductors and insulators.
Static Electricity and Conduction
Static electricity and distribution of electrostatic charges; Electrostatic laws of attraction and repulsion; Units of charge, Coulomb’s Law; Conduction of electricity in solids, liquids, gases and a vacuum.
Electrical Terminology
The following terms, their units and factors affecting them; potential difference, electromotive force, voltage, current, resistance, conductance, charge, conventional current flow, electron flow.
Generation of Electricity
Production of electricity by the following methods: light, heat, friction, pressure, chemical action, magnetism and motion.
DC Sources of Electricity
Construction and basic chemical action of: primary cells, secondary cells, lead acid cells, nickel cadmium cells, other alkaline cells; Cells connected in series and parallel; Internal resistance and its effect on a battery;
Construction, materials and operation of thermocouples; Operation of photo-cells.
DC Circuits
Ohms Law, Kirchoff’s Voltage and Current Laws;
Calculations using the above laws to find resistance, voltage and current; Significance of the internal resistance of a supply.
Resistance/Resistor
a)
Resistance and affecting factors; Specific resistance; Resistor colour code, values and
tolerances, preferred values, wattage ratings; Resistors in series and parallel;
Calculation of total resistance using series, parallel and series parallel combinations;
Operation and use of potentiometers and rheostats; Operation of Wheatstone Bridge.
b) Positive and negative temperature coefficient conductance;
Fixed resistors, stability, tolerance and limitations, methods of construction; Variable resistors, thermisters, voltage dependent resistors;
Construction of potentiometers and rheostats;
Construction of Wheatstone Bridge.
Power
Power, work and energy (kinetic and potential); Dissipation of power by a resistor,; Power formula; Calculations involving power, work and energy.
Capacitance/Capacitor
Operation and function of a capacitor; Factors affecting capacitance area of plates,
distance between plates, Number of plates, dielectric and dielectric constant, working
voltage, voltage rating; Capacitor types, construction and function; Capacitor colour
coding; Calculations of capacitance and voltage in series and parallel circuits;
Exponential charge and discharge of a capacitor, time constants; Testing of capacitors.
DC Motor/Generator
Basic motor and generator theory; Construction and purpose of components in DC generator; Operation of, and factors affecting output and direction of current flow in DC generators; Operation of, and factors affecting output power, torque, speed and direction of rotation of DC motors; Series wound, shunt wound and compound motors; Starter Generator construction.
AC Theory
Sinusoidal waveform: phase, period, frequency, cycle; Instantaneous, average, root
mean square, peak, peak to peak current values and calculations of these values, in
relation to voltage, current and power; Triangular/Square waves; Single/3phse
principles;
Resistive (R), Capacitive (C) and Inductive (L) Circuits
Phase relationship of voltage and current in L, C and R circuits, parallel, series and series parallel; Power dissipation in L, C and R circuits; Impedance, phase angle, power factor and current calculations; True power, apparent power and reactive power calculations.
Transformers
Transformer construction principles and operation; Transformer losses and methods for overcoming them; Transformer action under load and no-load conditions; Power transfer, efficiency, polarity markings; Primary and Secondary current, voltage, turns ratio, power, efficiency; Auto transformers.
Filters
Operation, application and uses of the following filters: low pass, high pass, band pass, band stop.
AC Generators
Rotation of loop in a magnetic field and waveform produced; Operation and construction of revolving armature and revolving field type AC generators; Single phase, two phase and three phase alternators; Three phase star and delta connections advantages and uses; Calculation of line and phase voltages and currents; Calculation of power in a three phase system; Permanent Magnet Generators.
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