Hydraulic systems- Pneumatic systems – Advantages - Shock absorbers - Retractive mechanism - Conventional Systems – power actuated systems – engine control systems – push pull rod system–lubrication systems
Need for avionics in civil and military aircraft and space systems – integrated avionics and weapon systems–typical avionics subsystems, design, technologies–flight management systems - fly by wire systems– auto pilot system.
Fundamental Principles and operations of piston engine – jet engines – classification of piston engine – jet engines – application – advantage – disadvantage.
Symptoms of failure –Rectification during testing equipment for overhaul: Tools and equipment requirements for various checks and alignment during overhauling – Tools for inspection – Tools for safety and for visual inspection – non-destructive testing techniques – Engine testing procedures and schedule preparation.
Engine Overhaul – overhaul procedures – inspections and cleaning of components – repairs schedules for overhaul – troubleshooting – procedures for trouble shooting.
Reference Book:
Mckinley, J.L. and Bent, R.D., ―Aircraft Power Plants‖, McGraw-Hill, 1993. Pallet, E.H.J., ―Aircraft Instruments & Principles‖, Pitman & Co., 1992. Turbomeca, ―Gas Turbine Engines", the English Book Store, New Delhi, 1993 Kermode, A.C., ―Flight without Formulae‖, Pearson Education Publisher, 2004. Anderson, J.D., ―Introduction to Flight‖, 7th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2012.
Text Book:
1. McKinley, J.L., and Bent, R.D., ―Aircraft Maintenance & Repair‖, McGraw-Hill, 1995 2. Kroes.M, W.A.Watkins, F. Delp and R. Sterkenburg, "Aircraft Maintenance and Repair",7th Edition, McGraw Hill, New York, 2013