Hindusthan College of Engineering And Technology

Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC

(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Coimbatore – 641 032
Programme : B.E., Aeronautical Engineering
Course code and title: 16AE7304 and Airframe Maintenance and Repair
Course Syllabus:

UNIT –I WELDING AND SHEET METAL REPAIR AND

MAINTENANCE
Equipments used in welding shop and their maintenance - Ensuring quality
CO1 welds - Welding jigs and fixtures - Soldering and brazing – Inspection of 10
Damage – Classification – Repair or Replacement - Sheet metal inspection -
N.D.T. Testing. Riveted repair design - Damage investigation – Reverse
technology.
UNIT -II PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES IN AIRCRAFT
Review of types of plastics used in airplanes - Maintenance and repair of plastic
CO2 components - Repair of cracks, holes etc., various repairs schemes - Scopes. 9
Inspection and Repair of Composite components - Special precautions –
Autoclaves
UNIT -III AIRCRAFT JACKING, ASSEMBLY AND RIGGING
Airplane jacking and weighing and C.G. Location. Balancing of control
CO3 9
surfaces – Inspection maintenance. Helicopter flight controls. Tracking and
balancing of main rotor.
UNIT-IV REVIEW OF HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
Trouble shooting and maintenance practices - Service and inspection -
Inspection and maintenance of landing gear systems. - Inspection and
maintenance of air-conditioning and pressurization system, water and waste
CO4 10
system. Installation and maintenance of Instruments - handling - Testing -
Inspection. Inspection and maintenance of auxiliary systems – Fire protection
system – ice protection system - Rain removal system - Position and warning
system - Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).
UNIT- V SAFETY PRACTICES
CO5 Hazardous materials storage and handling, Aircraft furnishing practices - 7
Equipments. Trouble shooting. Theory and practices.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
1. Text book:

T1. Kroes, Watkins, Delp, "Aircraft Maintenance and Repair", McGraw Hill, New York,
1992.
T2. Delp. Bent and Mckinely “Aircraft Maintenance Repair”, McGraw Hill, New York,
1987.
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 Reference book:
R1. Larry Reithmeir, "Aircraft Repair Manual", Palamar Books, Marquette, 1992.
R2. Brimm D.J. Bogges H.E., "Aircraft Maintenance", Pitman Publishing corp., New York,
1940.
R3. A & P Mechanics “Aircraft Handbook”, F A A Himalayan Book House, New Delhi,
1996.

WEB LINKS:
1. www.sdplastics.com/ensinger/aerodef.pdf
2. www.priorclave.co.uk/about-autoclaves/autoclave-types/
3. https://books.google.com/books/about/Aircraft_Maintenance_Repair
4. https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/.../aircraft/amt.../ama_ch02.pdf
5. www.wacoaircraft.com/assets/PDFs/Support/.../MaintenanceManual.pdf

2. Course plan:

No of Cum Text/
Sl. No Name of the topic
Hours Hours Reference books
UNIT -I MAINTENANCE OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
Equipments used in welding shop and their
1. 1 1 T1
maintenance
2. Ensuring quality welds 1 2 T1
3. Welding jigs and fixtures 1 3 T1
4. Soldering and brazing 1 4 T1
5. Inspection of Damage – Classification 1 5 T1
6. Repair or Replacement 1 6 T1
7. Sheet metal inspection - 1 7 R2
8. N.D.T. Testing. 1 8 R2

9. Riveted repair design -Damage investigation – 1 9 R2

10. Reverse technology. 1 10 R2

UNIT -II PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES IN AIRCRAFT

11. Review of types of plastics used in airplanes 1 11 T1

12. Maintenance and repair of plastic components 1 12 T1
13. Repair of cracks, holes etc., 1 13 T1

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 No of Cum Text/
Sl. No Name of the topic
Hours Hours Reference books
14. various repairs schemes 1 14 T1
15. Scopes. 1 15 T1
16. Inspection of Composite components 1 16 R2
17. Repair of Composite components 1 17 R2
18. Special precautions 1 18 R2
19. Autoclaves 1 19 T1
UNIT -III AIRCRAFT JACKING, ASSEMBLY AND RIGGING
20. Airplane jacking 1 20 R2
21. Airplane weighing and C.G. Location. 1 21 R2
22. Balancing of control surfaces 1 22 T1
23. Control surfaces 1 23 T1
24. Control surfaces Inspection 1 24 T1
25. Control surfaces maintenance 1 25 T1
26. Helicopter flight controls 1 26 T1
27. Tracking of main rotor 1 27 T1
28. Balancing of main rotor. 1 28 T1
UNIT-IV REVIEW OF HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
29. Trouble shooting and maintenance practices 1 29 T1
Inspection and maintenance of landing gear
30. 1 30 T1
systems
Inspection and maintenance of air-conditioning
31. 1 31 T1
and pressurization system,
32. Water and waste system. 1 32 T1
Inspection Installation and maintenance of
33. 1 33 T1
Instruments - handling - Testing -Inspection.
34. Inspection and maintenance of auxiliary systems - 1 34 T1
35. Fire protection system – ice protection system 1 35 T1
36. Rain removal system 1 36 T1
37. Position and warning system 1 37 T1

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 No of Cum Text/
Sl. No Name of the topic
Hours Hours Reference books
38. Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). 1 38 T1
UNIT- V SAFETY PRACTICES
39. Hazardous materials 1 39 T1
40. Storage and Handling. 1 40 T1
41. Aircraft furnishing practices 1 41 T1
42. Aircraft furnishing practices -Materials 1 42 T1
43. Aircraft furnishing practices -Equipment 1 43 T1
44. Trouble shooting Theory 1 44 T1
45. Trouble shooting practices. 1 45 T1

Total No. of lecture hours Alloted: 45

Weightage of unit contents:
Factors considered,
F1 Number of periods allotted for teaching the unit, and weightage per hour is equal to 1
F2 Usefulness of the content matter of the unit in the student’s learning point of view and its
weightage equal to 1 if useful otherwise zero.
F3 Usefulness of the content matter of the unit in understanding other units of the same its
weightage equal to 1 if useful otherwise zero.
F4 Usefulness of the content matter of the unit in understanding other subjects
prescribed for the programme and its weightage equal to 1 if useful otherwise zero.

Sl. A1 A2
Topic F1 F2 F3 F4
No (weightage) %
UNIT -MAINTENANCE OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
Equipments used in welding shop and
1. 1 1 1
their maintenance.
2. Ensuring quality welds 1 0 0
3. Welding jigs and fixtures 1 0 0
4. Soldering and brazing 10 1 0 1 24 21.8

5. Inspection of Damage – Classification 1 0 0

6. Repair or Replacement 1 0 0
7. Sheet metal inspection 1 0 0

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 Sl. A1 A2
Topic F1 F2 F3 F4
No (weightage) %
8. N.D.T. Testing. 1 0 1
Riveted repair design -Damage
9. 1 0 0
investigation
10. Reverse technology. 1 0 0

UNIT II – PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES IN AIRCRAFT

Review of types of plastics used in

11. 1 0 1
airplanes
Maintenance and repair of plastic
12. 1 0 1
components
13. Repair of cracks, holes etc., 1 0 0
14. various repairs schemes 1 0 1
9 22 20
15. Scopes. 1 0 0
16. Inspection of Composite components 1 0 0
17. Repair of Composite components 1 0 0
18. Special precautions 1 0 1
19. Autoclaves 1 0 0
UNIT III – AIRCRAFT JACKING, ASSEMBLY AND RIGGING
20. Airplane jacking 1 1 0
21. Airplane weighing and C.G. Location. 1 1 0
22. Balancing of control surfaces 1 1 0
23. Control surfaces 1 1 0
24. Control surfaces Inspection 9 1 1 0 26 23.6
25. Control surfaces maintenance 1 0 0
26. Helicopter flight controls 1 0 1
27. Tracking of main rotor 1 0 1
28. Balancing of main rotor. 1 0 1
UNIT-IV REVIEW OF HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
Trouble shooting and maintenance
29. 1 1 0
practices 10 22 20
30. Inspection and maintenance of landing 1 0 0
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 Sl. A1 A2
Topic F1 F2 F3 F4
No (weightage) %
gear systems
Inspection and maintenance of air-
31. 1 1 0
conditioning and pressurization system
32. Water and waste system. 1 0 0
Inspection Installation and maintenance of
33. Instruments - handling - Testing - 1 0 0
Inspection.
Inspection and maintenance of auxiliary
34. 1 0 0
systems
Fire protection system – ice protection
35. 1 0 0
system
36. Rain removal system 1 0 0
37. Position and warning system 1 0 0
38. Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). 1 0 0
UNIT V – SAFETY PRACTICES
39. Hazardous materials 1 0 0
40. Storage and Handling. 1 0 0
41. Aircraft furnishing practices 1 0 0
42. Aircraft furnishing practices -Materials 7 1 0 0 16 14.6
43. Aircraft furnishing practices -Equipment 1 0 0
44. Trouble shooting Theory 1 0 1
45. Trouble shooting practices. 1 0 1
Total 110 100
A1 Total weightage
A2 percentage weightage

3. Mapping syllabus with Bloom’s Taxonomy LOT and HOT:

Lower Order Thinking

Students are expected to Recall the information through Recognizing,
R Remembering
listing, describing, retrieving, naming, finding
Students are expected to Explain an ideas or concepts through Interpreting,
U Understanding
summarizing, paraphrasing, classifying, explaining
Ap Applying Students are expected to Use the information in another familiar situation
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 through Implementing, carrying out, using, executing
Higher Order Thinking
Students are expected to Break the information into parts to explore
A Analysing understandings and relationships through Comparing, organizing,
deconstructing, interrogating, finding
Students are expected to Evaluate the Justifying a decision or course of
E Evaluating
action through Checking, hypothesizing, experimenting, judging
Students are expected to Generate new ideas, products, or ways of viewing
C Creating
things through Designing, constructing, planning, producing, inventing.

UNIT I - MAINTENANCE OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

(Weightage–22%)
Sl.No Name of the Topic Process verb Types of thinking
Equipments used in welding shop and Remembering
1. Recall, choose, find
their maintenance CO1
Interpret, Relate, Understanding
2. Ensuring quality welds
Demonstrate CO1
Develop, Experiment Applying
3. Welding jigs and fixtures
with, utilize CO1
Understanding
4. Soldering and brazing Classify, Explain, Relate
CO1
Understanding
5. Inspection of Damage – Classification Explain, Summarize,
CO1
Compare, Classify, Understanding
6. Repair or Replacement
Explain CO1
Remembering
7. Sheet metal inspection Recall, How, what
CO1
Explain, Illustrate, Understanding
8. N.D.T. Testing.
Compare CO1
Riveted repair design -Damage Applying
9. Apply, Identify, Utilize
investigation CO1
Understanding
10. Reverse technology. Explain, Summarize,
CO1
R U Ap A E C Total
Type of thinking in Nos 2 6 2 0 0 0 10
Weightage,% 4.36 13.08 4.36 0 0 0 21.8%

UNIT II – PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES IN AIRCRAFT (Weightage-22%)

Sl.No Name of the Topic Process verb Types of thinking
Show, Classify, Understanding
1. Review of types of plastics used in airplanes
Extend CO2
2. Maintenance and repair of plastic components Solve, Select, Applying
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 Choose CO2
Show, Classify, Understanding
3. Repair of cracks, holes etc.,
Explain CO2
Solve, Choose, Applying
4. Various repairs schemes
Identify CO2
Remembering
5. Scopes. Relate, what, How
CO2
Classify, Compare, Understanding
6. Inspection of Composite components
Explain CO2
Classify, Compare, Understanding
7. Repair of Composite components
Explain CO2
Illustrate,
Understanding
8. Special precautions Demonstrate,
CO2
Explain
Understanding
9. Autoclaves Explain, Illustrate
CO2
R U Ap A E C Total
Type of thinking in Nos 1 6 2 0 0 0 9
Weightage,% 2.2 13.4 4.4 0 0 0 20 %

UNIT III – AIRCRAFT JACKING, ASSEMBLY AND RIGGING (Weightage-20%)

Sl.No Name of the Topic Process verb Types of thinking
Relate, Explain, Understanding
1. Airplane jacking
Demonstrate CO3
Explain, Infer Understanding
2. Airplane weighing and C.G. Location.
Demonstrate, CO3
Remembering
3. Balancing of control surfaces Recall, What, How
CO3
Understanding
4. Control surfaces Model, Identify
CO3
Explain, Extend, Applying
5. Control surfaces Inspection
Illustrate CO3
Develop, Applying
6. Control surfaces maintenance
Experiment with CO3
Build, Utilize, Applying
7. Helicopter flight controls
Apply CO3
Explain, Extend, Applying
8. Tracking of main rotor
Illustrate CO3
Develop, Infer , Applying
9. Balancing of main rotor.
Demonstrate CO3
R U Ap A E C Total

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Type of thinking in Nos 1 3 5 0 0 0 9
Weightage,% 2.62 7.87 13.11 0 0 0 23.6 %

UNIT-IV REVIEW OF HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEM (Weightage-23 %)

Sl.No Name of the Topic Process verb Types of thinking
Explain, Compare, Understanding
1. Trouble shooting and maintenance practices
Infer CO4
Inspection and maintenance of landing gear Relate, Explain, Understanding
2.
systems Illustrate CO4
Inspection and maintenance of air- Relate, Explain, Understanding
3.
conditioning and pressurization system Illustrate CO4
Relate, Explain, Understanding
4. Water and waste system.
Illustrate CO4
Inspection Installation and maintenance of Relate, Explain, Understanding
5.
Instruments - handling - Testing -Inspection. Illustrate CO4
Inspection and maintenance of auxiliary Relate, Explain, Understanding
6.
systems Illustrate CO4
Relate, Explain, Understanding
7. Fire protection system – ice protection system
Illustrate CO4
Remembering
8. Rain removal system What
CO4
Compare, Explain, Understanding
9. Position and warning system
Illustrate CO4
What, Explain, Remembering
10. Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).
Compare CO4
R U Ap A E C Total
Type of thinking in Nos 2 8 0 0 0 0 10
Weightage,% 4 16 0 0 0 0 20%

UNIT V – SAFETY PRACTICES (Weightage-13%)

Sl.No Name of the Topic Process verb Types of thinking
Remembering
1. Hazardous materials What, Where, Find
CO5
Infer, Illustrate, Understanding
2. Storage and Handling.
Relate CO5
Criteria, Explain, Understanding
3. Aircraft furnishing practices
Extend CO5
Classify, Explain, Understanding
4. Aircraft furnishing practices -Materials
Relate CO5
Explain, Extend, Understanding
5. Aircraft furnishing practices -Equipment
Interpret CO5

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 Classify, Explain, Remembering
6. Trouble shooting Theory
Relate CO5
Explain, Extend, Understanding
7. Trouble shooting practices.
Interpret CO5
R U Ap A E C Total
Type of thinking in Nos 2 5 0 0 0 0 7
Weightage,% 4.17 10.43 0 0 0 0 14.6 %

R U AP A E C TOTAL
UNIT 1 4.36 13.08 4.36 0 0 0 21.8%
UNIT 2 2.2 13.4 4.4 0 0 0 20 %
UNIT 3 2.62 7.87 13.11 0 0 0 23.6 %
UNIT 4 4 16 0 0 0 0 20%
UNIT 5 4.17 10.43 0 0 0 0 14.6 %
TOTAL 17.35 60.78 21.87 0 0 0 100%
Lower Order Thinking 100
Higher Order Thinking 0

4. Mapping course outcome with Bloom’s Taxonomy LOT and HOT:

R U Ap A E C

CO1 √√ √√√√√√ √√

CO2 √ √√√√√√ √√

CO3 √ √√√ √√√√√

CO4 √√ √√√√√√√√

CO5 √√ √√√√√

5. Mapping course outcome with programme outcomes:

Programme outcomes
a) To apply Basic Engineering knowledge in solving complex Aeronautical Engineering
problems.
b) To analyze and arrive at a substantial conclusion for the complex problem.
c) To design and develop solutions for complex problems related to Aeronautics.
d) To conduct research based experiments on Aerodynamics, Aircraft Structures,
Propulsion and Avionics.
e) To utilize modern tools in solving complex problems in the field of Aeronautics.
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 f) To develop into a proficient and socially responsible Aeronautical Engineer.
g) To contribute for the environmental and sustainable development in the field of
Aeronautics.
h) To apply Ethics in Aeronautical Engineering practice.
i) To function effectively as an individual and also a member or a leader of a diverse
team.
j) To communicate effectively on Aeronautical Engineering activities.
k) To demonstrate knowledge and understanding in managing the Aeronautical projects
and finance.
l) Ability to engage in lifelong learning in the emerging trends in Aeronautics.
PSO 1: Apply the knowledge of Mathematics, Science, Engineering fundamentals, and an
Engineering specialization to the solution of complex Engineering problems.

PSO 2: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design, experiments,
analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO PS PS
a b c d e f g h i j k l
&PSO O1 O2
CO1 3 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1
CO2 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 1
CO3 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
CO4 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
CO5 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2

3 High Level 2 Moderate Level 1 Low Level

6. Mapping with programme educational objectives:

Programme educational objectives:
1) Graduates shall exhibit their sound theoretical, practical skills and knowledge for
successful employments or higher studies or research or entrepreneurial assignments.

2) Graduates shall have lifelong learning skills, professional ethics and good
communication capabilities along with entrepreneur skills and leadership, so that they
can succeed in their life.

3) Graduates shall become leaders and innovators by devising Engineering solutions for
social issues and problems, thus caring for the society.

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 PEO1 PEO2 PEO3

Airframe Maintenance and

1 3 1
Repair

3 High Level 2 Moderate Level 1 Low Level

22. Course assessment methods:

Monthly test: 15 Marks

Objective To Identify What Students Have Learned and also to identify students strength and
weakness
Product Answer scripts
Frequency Monthly (Maximum of 3)
Format Part – A 6 x 2 = 12 Marks
Part – B 2 x 14 = 28 Marks
Part – C 1 x 10 = 10 Marks
Total = 50 Marks
Duration : 1 Hours 30minutes
Evaluation Based on answer given in the scripts
Criteria Pass mark – 50% ; Minimum pass percentage: 75%
If not, remedial action will be taken.
Assignment: 5 marks
Objective To enhance students' understanding of a particular reading
Product Hand written assignment/tutorial sheets
Frequency After completing one unit
Format Important questions from each units
Evaluation Based on rubrics
Criteria No. of assignments: 3
Submit on or before the date of submission
Attendance: 5 marks

Objective To make all students to attend the class throughout the course
Product Record of class work
Frequency All working days
Format Record of class work format
Evaluation Based on attendance earned by the students
Criteria Marks will be awarded according to attendance percentage of students.
91 and above 5.0
86 – 90 4.0
81 – 85 3.0
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 75 – 80 2.0
Less than 75 0

End semester exam: 100 marks

Objective To assess the each student’s knowledge of the course
Product Result analysis
Frequency Semester
Part –A 10 x 2 = 20 marks
Part –B 5 x 14 = 70 marks
Format Part – B 1 x 10 = 10 Marks
Total marks = 100
Duration : 3 Hours
Evaluation Based on answer given in the scripts
Criteria Minimum pass percentage: 75%; If not, remedial action will be taken.

Faculty In-charge HoD/AERO DEAN ADVISOR

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