*X20050* Reg. No.
Question Paper Code : X20050
B.E./B.Tech. Degree Examinations, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020
Seventh Semester
Aeronautical Engineering
AE 6010 – Airframe maintenance and repair
(Regulations 2013)
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer all questions
Part – A (10×2=20 Marks)
1. Explain laser welding.
2. Define ‘Peening’.
3. Enumerate the types of plastics used in airplanes.
4. What are the classifications of airframe damage ?
5. Define the term ‘Jacking’.
6. Name the control surfaces of aeroplane.
7. What is the purpose of hydraulic filter ?
8. State the purpose of pressure control valve.
9. List down the safety precautions while storing hazardous materials.
10. State the aircraft furnishing materials.
Part – B (5×13=65 Marks)
11. a) i) Describe the maintenance of equipments used in welding shop. (6)
ii) Explain soldering and brazing utility in aircraft with example. (7)
(OR)
b) i) Enumerate the various methods of NDT testing. (6)
ii) Describe magnetic particle inspection. (7)
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12. a) i) Describe the process of cleaning of fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) materials
prior to repair. (6)
ii) Describe the methods of tracking main rotor of helicopter. (7)
(OR)
b) i) Describe the functions of flight controls of helicopter. (7)
ii) Explain the inspection and repair carried out on components mode of
composites. (6)
13. a) i) Explain the procedure of rigging the control surfaces of the aircraft. (7)
ii) State the purpose of each control surface in aircraft. (6)
(OR)
b) i) Explain Vacuum-bag process. (6)
ii) What is autoclave ? Explain. (7)
14. a) Explain the following :
i) Inspection and maintenance of nose under carriage system. (7)
ii) Inspection and maintenance of air-conditioning and pressurization
system. (6)
(OR)
b) Write short notes on :
i) Rain removal system. (7)
ii) Auxiliary power units. (6)
15. a) i) Describe the hazardous materials for storage. (7)
ii) State the aircraft finishing practices. (6)
(OR)
b) i) Define ‘Trouble shooting’. (5)
ii) Explain maintenance safety and practices. (8)
Part – C (1×15=15 Marks)
16. a) State the possible causes and remedial actions to be carried out for the
following defect in aircraft “cabin temperature too high or too low”. (15)
(OR)
b) State the possible causes and remedial actions to be carried out for the
following defect in aircraft “pressure gauge reading oscillates”. (15)
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