Reg. No.
:
*20042*
Question Paper Code : X 20042
B.E./B.Tech. Degree Examinations, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020
Sixth Semester
Aeronautical Engineering
AE 6002 – Aircraft general engineering and maintenance
practices
(Regulations 2013)
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks
Answer all questions
Part – A (10×2=20 Marks)
1. What is meant by aircraft leveling ?
2. Explain Aircraft Maintenance Safety.
3. Enumerate the three classified groups of screws used in a aircraft.
4. State the types of gears used in aircraft.
5. Define shop safety.
6. What are the various precautions taken during maintenance of an aircraft ?
7. Write down the ATA specification.
8. Define FAR Airworthiness directives.
9. Write a note on hand tools.
10. Name some precision instruments.
Part – B (5×13=65 Marks)
11. a) Explain about engine starting trolley and hydraulic trolley.
(OR)
b) Describe the procedure of refueling an aircraft.
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12. a) Explain with sketches in detail about aircraft oxygen and oil systems.
(OR)
b) Explain in detail about aircraft ground units and its maintenance.
13. a) Describe about the corrosion of dissimilar metals used in aviation.
(OR)
b) Write short notes on :
i) Galvanising (Zinc plating). (8)
ii) Sherardising. (5)
14. a) Explain in detail about
i) Special inspection. (7)
ii) Inspection intervals. (6)
(OR)
b) Explain in detail about Typoe certificate data sheets.
15. a) Explain the specification and correct use of various aircraft hardware.
(OR)
b) Write short notes on :
i) Identification of all fluid line fittings. (7)
ii) Swaging and splicing. (6)
Part – C (1×15=15 Marks)
16. a) Analysis – ‘Intermittent firing in the engine of the aircraft’.
(OR)
b) Case study – ‘Engine fails to start during starting the engine in piston engine
aircraft’.
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