BASIC AIRCRAFT & AIR FRAME
Course Objective:
To develops basic idea about different types of aircraft. To become familiar with different types of aircraft
structure, construction & materials and to develop basic idea about the airframe maintenance.
- Introduction to Aircraft
(2 hours)
- History of aircraft
- Development trends of aircraft on the aspect of design and scale
- Classification of Aircraft on the basis of engine, Commercial application and manufacturer
- Modern era of Aircraft
- Introduction of Aircraft use in Nepal
- Main component of Air Frame
(18 hours)
- Fuselage
- Construction and pressurisation sealing;
- Wing, stabiliser, pylon and undercarriage attachments
- Seat installation and cargo loading system
- Doors and emergency exits: construction, mechanisms
- Operation and safety devices
- Windows and windscreen construction and mechanisms.
- Wings
- Construction;
- Fuel storage;
- Landing gear, pylon, control surface and high lift/drag attachments
- Landing Gear
- Construction, shock absorbing;
- Extension and retraction systems: normal and emergency;
- Indications and warning;
- Wheels, brakes, antiskid and auto braking;
- Tyres;
- Steering.
- Empennage
- Construction;
- Control surface attachment.
- Tail functions and arrangement
- Horizontal Stabilizer
- Vertical Stabilizer
- Rudder and Elevator
- Flight Control Surfaces
(3 hours)
- Primary controls: aileron, elevator, rudder, spoiler;
- Trim control;
- Active load control;
- High lift devices;
- Lift dump, speed brakes;
- System operation: manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical
- Artificial feel, Yaw damper, Mach trim, rudder limiter, gust
- Locks systems;
- Balancing and rigging
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic System
(3 hours)
- Hydraulic systems and its components
- Pneumatic system and its components
- Equipment and Furnishings
(3 hours)
- Emergency equipment requirements; Seats, harnesses and belts.
- Cabin lay-out; Equipment lay-out;
- Cabin Furnishing Installation;
- Cabin entertainment equipment;
- Galley installation;
- Cargo handling and retention equipment;
- Air stairs.
- Fuel Systems
(5 hours)
- System Layout
- Fuel Tanks
- Supply system
- Dumping, Venting & Draining
- Cross feed & Transfer
- Indication & warning
- Refuelling & Defueling
- Other equipments & Components
(9 hours)
- Fire Protection system
- Lighting System
- Waste and Water system
- Oxygen supply
- Ice & Rain Protection system
- Air conditioning systems & distribution
- Cabin Pressurisation
- Safety & Warning Device
- Maintenance of Airframe
(2 hours)
- Maintenance work of airframe
- Maintenance equipments & tools
- Spare parts management
Practical:
Practical means project work and report have to be submitted at the end of the course. The report should be around
20-30 pages plus appendix in the context of different types of piston and jet engines aircraft, corresponding
airframe constructions, layout and their maintenance practice in Nepal.
- Case study
- Site visit
References:
- Michael Chun-Yung Niu, “Airframe Structural Design”, Hong Kong Conmilit Press Ltd.
- “Airframe & Power plant Mechanics”, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA), AC65-12A & 15A
- Daniel P. Raymer, “Aircraft Design: A conceptual Approach”, American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
(AIAA) Education.
- Bandu N. Pamadi, “Performance, Stability, Dynamics, and Control of Airplanes”, AIAA Education Series.
- R. S. Shevell, “Fundamentals of Flight”, Pearson Education, Second Edition.
- John J. Bertin , “Aerodynamics for Engineers”, Pearson Education.
- Aircraft Manual of different manufactures
Evaluation Scheme:
The questions will cover all the chapters in the syllabus. The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table
below:
Unit |
Chapter |
Topics |
Marks* |
1 |
1, 3 & 4 |
all |
16 |
2 |
2 |
2.1 & 2.2 |
16 |
3 |
2 |
2.3 & 2.4 |
16 |
4 |
5, 6 & 8 |
all |
16 |
5 |
7 |
all |
16 |
Total |
80 |
*There could be minor deviation in mark distribution.
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