SRM UNIVERSITY

MODEL EXAMINATION APRIL-2015

DEPT OF ICE FINAL YEARL / VIII SEM/Aerospace Instrumentation
PART A 10 x 2 = 20 Marks

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Mention any three air data instruments.

What is the principle involved in airspeed indicator?
List the types of overheat detectors used in fire protection systems .
What is the principle involved in ADF?
Distinguish between engine instruments and navigational instruments?
What is the need for pressurizing the aircraft cabin?
Mention any four types of abnormal conditions which are simulated.
What are the parameters have a direct effect on the performance capabilities of

aircraft?
9) List the advantages of instrumented flight simulation.
10) Mention any two landing gear troubles.
PART B 16 x 5 =80 Marks

11) A. Explain any two gyroscopic instruments used in aircraft with neat sketches (16) (or)
B. Explain pitot static system with a neat sketch (16)
12) A. Explain ILS used in aircraft with illustration (16) (or)
B. Explain basic radar with neat sketches and mention its applications. (16)
13) A. Explain star tracker with a neat diagram (16) (or)
B. Explain sun sensor with a neat diagram (16)
14) A. Describe the working of basic flight simulator a neat sketch (16) (or)
B. List the jet engine power plant troubles (16)
15) A. Explain the following (i) Electrical Troubles (8) (ii) Hydraulic system troubles (8) (or)
B. Write short notes on
(i) CVR (8)

(ii) FDR (8)