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Model Question Paper-1/2 with effect from 2022-23 (CBCS 2022 Scheme)

USN

Third Semester Aeronautical Engineering B.E. Degree Examination

[Elements of Aeronautics]
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each
MODULE.

Bloom’s
Question
Description Taxonomy CO Marks
No.
Level
Module 1
01 (a) Explain the parts of Helicopters and their functions. L1 CO 1 8
(b) Describe about the primary and secondary control surfaces
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with suitable diagrams.
(OR)
02 (a) Write a short notes on Fuselage construction with neat L1 CO 1 10
diagram.
(b) Write the uses of various materials in aircraft construction. L1 CO 1 10
Module 2
03 (a) Explain about the NACA 2411 airfoil nomenclature with clear L3 CO 2 10
diagram.
(b) Discuss about the pressure distribution over an airfoil and L2 CO 2 10
wing with neat ketch.
(OR)
04 (a) Define (i) Centre of Pressure (ii) Aerodynamic Center (iii)
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Mach Number (iv) Aspect Ratio
(b) Consider an aircraft with wing area 206 m2 , an aspect ratio of
10, a span effectiveness factor of 0.95 and NACA 4412
airfoil. The weight of the airplane is 7.5 × 105 N. If the density L3 CO 2 10
altitude is 3 km and the velocity is 100 m/s. Calculate the total
drag.
Module 3
05 (a) Write the general classification of the aircraft Power plants. L2 CO 2 4
(b) Describe the principle of operation of turboprop, turbojet,
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turboshaft and turbofan engine with neat diagrams.
(OR)
06 (a) Explain the Brayton Cycle with neat graph. L2 CO 2 8
(b) Define thrust Augmentation and discuss the various types of
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thrust augmentation with neat sketch.
Module 4
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07 (a) Describe the different types of static and dynamic stability
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with neat diagram.
(b) Write the short notes on stalling, gliding, landing and turning
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of an aircraft.
(OR)
08 (a) Discuss the power curves of an aircraft engine and the effect
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of changes of engine power in the aircraft.
(b) Write a short notes on aerobatics and inverted maneuver of an
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aircraft.
Module 5
09 (a) Write a short notes on hydraulic and pneumatic system.
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Mention their applications in an aircraft.
(b) Discuss the environment control system, fuel system and
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oxygen system of an aircraft.
(OR)
10 (a) Describe the flight control system and navigation system in an
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aircraft with neat sketch.
(b) Write the short notes on various power generation systems of
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an aircraft.
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Model Question Paper-2/2 with effect from 2022-23 (CBCS 2022 Scheme)

USN
Third Semester Aeronautical Engineering B.E. Degree Examination
[Elements of Aeronautics]
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each
MODULE.

Bloom’s
Question
Description Taxonomy CO Marks
No.
Level
Module 1
01 (a) Describe about the basic components of an aircraft and its
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structural members.
(b) Classify the types of aircrafts. Draw a neat flow chart and
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explain them in detail.
(OR)
02 (a) Discuss the various metallic and non-metallic materials used
L1 CO 1 10
in aircraft.
(b) Write a short notes on aircraft wing and fuselage structure. L2 CO 1 10
Module 2
03(a) Derive the Relation between Temperature, Pressure, density
and altitude with the help of standard atmosphere temperature L2 CO 2 12
variation graph.
(b) Explain the Bernoulli’s theorem and its application for the L2 CO 2 8
generation of lift
(OR)
04(a) Define drag. Discuss about the types of drag L1 CO 2 10
(b) Define (i) Centre of Pressure (ii) Aerodynamic Center (iii)
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Mach Number (iv) Aspect Ratio
Module 3
05 (a) Classify the aircraft Power plants based on location. L2 CO 2 4
(b) Describe the principle of operation, merits and limitations of L2 CO 2 16
turboprop, turbojet, and turbofan engine with neat diagrams.
(OR)
06 (a) Explain the different processes takes place in Brayton Cycle
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with neat graph.
(b) Define thrust Augmentation and discuss the various types of
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thrust augmentation with neat sketch.
Module 4
07 (a) Discuss on longitudinal, lateral and directional stability of an
aircraft. And give necessary conditions for the longitudinal L3 CO 3 12
stability.
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(b) Explain the effect of flaps and slats on lift with proper graph. L2 CO 3 8
(OR)
08 (a) Write a short notes on correct and incorrect angles of bank. L2 CO 3 10
(b) Explain turning of an aircraft. Find the correct angle of bank
for an aircraft travelling on a circle of radius 120m at a L3 CO 3 10
velocity of 53 m/s.
Module 5
09 (a) Write a short notes on hydraulic and pneumatic system.
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Mention their applications in an aircraft.
(b) Discuss the environment control system, fuel system and
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oxygen system of an aircraft.
(OR)
10(a) Briefly explain about (i) Communication system
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(ii) Cockpit instrumentation and displays.
10(b) Write a short notes on power conversion, distribution and
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management.