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ACS College of Engineering, Bangalore

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ODD Semester BE Aerospace Engineering Department
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT - III
Max. Marks : 50 SEM: V
Duration : 1.5 Hours Sub. Code: 21AS54
Date : 12.03.2024 Subject: Airplane Performance and Stability

Note: 1) Answer all Full Questions, selecting at least one questions from each MODULE/PART

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Module 4
1. a) Derive the equation for static longitudinal stability of an aircraft. L3&
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b) Brief on stick fixed neutral point and static margin. L2
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2. a) A wing body model is tested in a subsonic wind tunnel. The lift is found
to be zero at a geometric angle of attack α = -1.5°. At α = 5°, the lift
coefficient is measured as 0.52. Also, at α = 1° and 7.88°, the moment
coefficients about the center of gravity are measured as -0.01 and 0.05
respectively. The center of gravity is located at 0.35c. Calculate the
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location of the aerodynamic center and the value of CM,acwb.
b) For a wing -body combination, the aerodynamic center lies 0.05 chord
length ahead of the center of gravity. The moment coefficient about the
aerodynamic center is -0.016. If the lift coefficient is 0.45, Calculate the
moment coefficient about the center of gravity.
Module 5
3. a) Explain in detail about aerodynamic balancing methods.
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b) Distinguish Between stick fixed and stick free stability.
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4. Explain the contribution of airframe components to the static directional
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stability of the airplane.
(OR)
5. Derive the expression for stick free neutral point. 10 CO4 L2
(OR)
6. Enumerate the requirements of rudder control. 10 CO4 L2

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