M. Tech. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering 3b2ab

HINDUSTAN UNIVERSITY HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE PADUR- 603 103 CURRICULUM- 2009 FULL -TIME MODE M.E. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING SEMESTER – I Code No.

Course Title

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T

P

C

TCH

THEORY MA1621

Probability and Statistics

3

1

0

4

4

AE1631

Mechanics of Flight

3

1

0

4

4

AE1632

Aircraft General Engineering Maintenance Practices

3

1

0

4

4

AE 1633

Civil Aviation Requirements - I

3

1

0

4

4

AE1634

Aircraft Systems and Instrumentations

3

1

0

4

4

AE1635

Avionics

3

1

0

4

4

24

24

TOTAL SEMESTER – II Code No.

AE1636

Course Title THEORY Maintenance and Reliability Engineering

L

T

P

C

TCH

3

1

0

4

4

AE1637

Airframe Maintenance and Repair

3

0

2

4

5

AE1638

Aero Engine Maintenance and Repair

3

0

2

4

5

AE1639

Aircraft Composite Structures and Repair

3

0

2

4

5

AE1640

Civil Aviation Requirements – II

3

1

0

4

4

BA 1701

Airlines and Airport Management

3

0

0

3

3

Aero Engine Laboratory

0

0

2

1

2

24

28

PRACTICAL AE1641

TOTAL

1

SEMESTER – III

Code No.

Course Title

L

T

P

C

TCH

Aircraft Maintenance Management

3

0

0

3

3

E1

Elective I

3

0

0

3

3

E2

Elective II

3

0

0

3

3

Aircraft Systems Laboratory

0

0

3

1

3

Project Work – Phase I

0

0

12

6

12

16

24

THEORY AE1642

PRACTICAL AE1626** AE1643

TOTAL ** -Common toM.E. Aeronautical Engineering

SEMESTER – IV

Code No.

Course Title

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P

C

TCH

0

0

24

12

24

12

24

PRACTICAL AE1644

Project Work - Phase II TOTAL

Total No. of Credits: 76

2

LIST OF ELECTIVES

M.E. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ELECTIVES FOR 3rd SEMESTER: E I & E II Course Code

Course Title

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C

AE1646

Airlines Operation and Scheduling

3

1

0

4

AE1647

Diagnostic Techniques

3

1

0

4

MG1606

Airline Marketing Management

3

0

0

3

AE1649

Helicopter Maintenance

3

0

0

3

AE1650

Aircraft Navigation Systems

3

1

0

4

MG1602

Entrepreneurship Development

3

0

0

3

AE1651

Aviation safety management

3

0

0

3

AE1652

System Simulation And Modelling

3

1

0

4

AE1653

Advanced optimization techniques

3

1

0

4

AE 1654

Logistics and supply chain management

3

0

0

3

3

HINDUSTAN UNIVERSITY HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE PADUR- 603 103 SYLLABUS FULL -TIME MODE M.E. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SEMESTER – I MA1621

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

L 3

T 1

P 0

C 4

OBJECTIVES The course is aimed at developing the Mathematical skills of engineering students that are imperative for effective understanding of engineering subject. UNIT I

PROBABILITY AND RANDOM VARIABLE

12

Probability – Random variables – Moments – Moment generating function – Standard distributions – Functions of random variables – Two-dimensional R.Vs – Correlation and Regression. UNIT II

ESTIMATION THEORY

12

Principle of least squares – Regression – Multiple and Partial correlations – Estimation of Parameters – Maximum likelihood estimates – Method of moments. UNIT III

TESTING OF HYPOTHESIS

12

Sampling distributions – Test based on Normal, t-distribution, chi-square, and Fdistributions – Analysis of variance – One-way and two way classifications. UNIT IV

DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS

12

Completely Randomized Design – Randomized Block Design – Latin Square Design – 2 Factorial Design. UNIT V

TIME SERIES

12

Characteristics and Representation – Moving averages – Exponential smoothing – Auto Regressive Processes. TOTAL : 60

4

TEXT BOOKS 1. Freund John, E and Miller, Irvin, “Probability and Statistics for Engineering”, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, 1994. 2. Jay, L.Devore, “Probability and Statistics for Engineering and Sciences”, Brooks Cole Publishing Company, Monterey, California, 1982. REFERENCES 1 .Montgomery D.C and Johnson, L.A, “Forecasting and Time series”, McGraw Hill. 2. Anderson, O.D, “Time series Analysis: Theory and Practice”, I.North-Holland, Amsterdam, 1982. 3 .Gupta, S.C and Kapoor, V.K., “Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics”, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi, 1999. AE1631

MECHANICS OF FLIGHT

L 3

T 1

P 0

C 4

OBJECTIVES To introduce the basic concept of aeronautical engineering and the current development in the field. UNIT I CONFIGURATION OF AIRPLANE AND ITS COMPONENTS 12 How an Airplane flies - components of an airplane and their functions - motions of airplane -Pitching, Rolling and Yawing-Banking, skidding and slipping - starting, taxying - Take-off - landing - stalling, spinning, spirals - cross wind take-off and landings. Different types of flight vehicles. UNIT II PROPULSION Aircraft propulsion, Rocket propulsion, power plant classification, principles of Operation and areas of their application.

12

UNIT III AERODYNAMICS

12

Airfoils and streamlines bodies - forces acting on an airplane - lift and drag - speed and power – physical properties and structure of atmosphere - theory of flight. UNIT IV STABILITY AND CONTROL

12

Introduction to stability and control, Concepts of static and dynamic stability and control, dynamic instability and control, V-n diagram, range and endurance. UNIT V AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES 12 Introduction to Aircraft structures - Loads - Types of construction - Design features Aircraft materials. TOTAL: 60

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TEXT BOOKS 1. Kermode, A.C, „Mechanics of Flight‟ English Book Store, New Delhi, 1992. 2. John.D.Anderson.Jr,‟Intoduction to flight‟ TATA McGraw-Hill,2007 REFERENCES 1. Van Sickle Neil, D „Modern Airmanship‟ VanNostrand Reinhol, New York, 1985. 2. Megson T.H. „Aircraft Structures for Edward Arnold, Kent, U.S.A. 1990

AE1632

Engineering Student‟s II Edition,

AIRCRAFT GENERAL ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

L T PC 3 1 04

OBJECTIVES To teach the students about the basic concept of Aircraft general engineering and maintenance practices. UNIT I

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

12

Standard Maintenance Practices - Aircraft Maintenance Practices - General Purpose Tools - Measuring Tools - Torque Wrenches and Torque Loading Practices UNIT II

TOOLS

10

Aircraft Fastening Devices – Bolts ,Screws, Nuts and Washers, Locking Devices and Springs, Engineering Drawings and Diagrams, Bearings and Gears. UNIT III

AIRCRAFT MATERIALS

14

Aircraft Materials – Ferrous, Non-Ferrous ,Composite and Non-Metallic Materials Corrosion ,Corrosion Control and Protection Techniques UNIT IV NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) AND WELDING 14 Various Non-Destructive Testing Techniques,Dye Penetrant,Magnetic Particle, Radiography, Ultrasonic, Eddy Current,etc,. Various welding procedures and techniques used in aircraft and case studies . UNIT V

AIRCRAFT MISCELLANEOUS

10

Electrical Cables and Connectors, Usage of Electrical Instruments and Equipment, Testing and Calibration Methods, Pipes, Hoses and Control Cables, Aircraft Weight and Balance Control, Quality System and Procedures. TOTAL: 60

6

TEXT BOOKS 1. Civil Aircraft Inspection Procedures (CAP 459-Part I, Basic) 2. Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics (General Handbook EA-AC 65-9A) 3. Shop Theory by James Anderson Earl E. Tatro,2005. REFERENCES 1. Training Manual General Section Book 1 thru 7 by Dale Crane,2000 2. Aircraft Materials & Processes by Titterton.2004. 3. Machine Drawing by AC Parkinsons,2006. 4. Advanced Composites (EA-358) by Cindy Foreman ,2004 5. Digital Fundamentals by Malvino and Leech,2002. 6. Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook EA-282-0,2000. 7. Standard Aircraft Handbook (5th Edition) -Larry Reithmaier,2002. AE 1633

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS – I

L 3

T 1

P 0

C 4

OBJECTIVES To teach civil aviation rules and regulations which are being followed by Directorate General of Civil Aviation . UNIT I Indian aircraft rules 1937 and related publications 7 Knowledge of aircraft act, 1934, aircraft rules, 1937 as far as they related to airworthiness and safety of aircraft. Knowledge of civil airworthiness requirements, aeronautical information circulars, aeronautical information publications- (relating to airworthiness), advisory circulars & A.M.E. notices (NOTAMS) by DGCA.

UNIT II

11

C.A.R. series A – procedure for issue of civil airworthiness requirements and responsibility of operators vis-à-vis air worthiness directorate Responsibilities of operators/owners; procedure of CAR issue, amendments etc; objectives and targets of airworthiness directorate; airworthiness regulations and safety oversight of engineering activities of operations C.A.R. series “B” – issue approval of cockpit check list, MEL, CDL: Deficiency list (MEL & CDL); preparation and use of cockpit check list and emergency check list.

7

UNIT III

11

C.A.R. series „C‟ – defect recording, monitoring, investigation and reporting Defect recording, reporting, investigation, rectification and analysis; flight report, recording of in-flight instrument, reading and reporting of flight defects and rectification of defects observed on aircraft. C.A.R. series „D – and aircraft maintenance programmes Reliability programmes (engines); aircraft maintenance programmes & their approval: on condition maintenance of reciprocating engines; TBO – revision programme. UNIT IV

13

C.A.R. Series E – approval of organizations Approval of organizations in categories A, B, C, D, E, F, & G; requirements of infrastructure at stations other than parent base. UNIT V

18

C.A.R. Series “F” airworthiness and continued airworthiness Procedure relating to registration of aircraft; procedure for issue / revalidation of type certification of aircraft and its engines / propellers; issue /revalidation and renewal of certificate of airworthiness; requirement for renewal of certificate of airworthiness. Suspensions of certificate of airworthiness and its subsequent revalidation. TOTAL: 60 TEXT BOOKS 1. Aircraft manual (India) volume – latest edition, the English book store, 17-l, Connaught circus, New Delhi.2000.

2. Civil aviation requirements with latest amendment (section 2 airworthiness) – published by DGCA, the English book store, 17-l, Connaught circus, New Delhi. Aeronautical information circulars (relating to airworthiness) from DGCA.2009. Advisory circulars from DGCA,2009.

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AE1634

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTATIONS

L 3

T 1

P 0

C 4

OBJECTIVES To describe the principle and working of Aircraft systems and Instruments. UNIT I

AIRPLANE CONTROL SYSTEMS

18

Conventional Systems - Power assisted and fully powered flight controls - Power actuated systems – Engine control systems – Push -pull rod system, flexible push pull rod system - Components - Modern control systems - Digital fly by wire systems - Auto pilot system active control technology, Communication and Navigation systems, Instrument landing systems, VOR - CVR case studies. UNIT II

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

10

Hydraulic systems - Study of typical Hydraulic systems- components - Hydraulic system controllers - Modes of operation - Pneumatic systems - Advantages Working principles - Typical air pressure system – Brake system - Typical pneumatic power system - Components, Landing Gear systems - Classification – Shock absorbers - Retractive mechanism. UNIT III

ENGINE SYSTEMS

11

Fuel systems for Piston and jet engines - Components of multi engines. Lubricating systems for piston and jet engines - Starting and Ignition systems - Typical examples for piston and jet engines. UNIT IV

AUXILLIARY SYSTEM

11

Basic Air cycle systems - Vapour Cycle systems, Boost-Strap air cycle system Evaporative vapour cycle systems - Evaporative air cycle systems - Oxygen systems Fire protection systems, Deicing and anti- icing systems. UNIT V

AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS

10

Flight and Navigation Instruments – Gyroscope - Accelerometers, Air speed Indicators – TAS, EAS- Mach Meters - Altimeters - Principles and operation - Study of various types of engine instruments - Tachometers - Temperature gauges Pressure gauges - Operation and Principles of Inertial navigation system-GPWSGPS. TOTAL: 60

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TEXT BOOKS 1.

McKinley, J.L., and Bent, R.D., “Aircraft Maintenance & Repair”, McGrawHill, 1993.

2.

“General Hand Books of Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics”, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Federal Aviation istation, The English Book Store, New Delhi1995.

REFERENCES 1. Mekinley, J.L. and Bent, R.D., “Aircraft Power Plants”, McGraw-Hill, 1993. 2.

Pallet, E.H.J., “Aircraft Instruments & Principles”, Pitman & Co., 1993.

3.

Treager, S., “Gas Turbine Technology”, McGraw-Hill, 1997.

AE1635

AVIONICS

L 3

T 1

P 0

C 4

OBJECTIVES To know the role of electronics in aviation field. UNIT I

INTRODUCTION TO AVIONICS

7

Role for Avionics in Civil and Military Aircraft systems, Avionics sub-systems and design, Avionics System/subsystem requirements-Importance of avionics system architectures UNIT II

AVIONICS SYSTEM ESSENTIALS: DISPLAYS, I/O DEVICES AND POWER 14 Trends in display technology, Alphanumeric displays, character displays etc., Civil and Military aircraft cockpits, MFDs, MFK, HUD, HDD, HMD, DVI, HOTAS, Synthetic and enhanced vision, situation awareness, Panoramic/big picture display, virtual cockpit-Civil and Military Electrical Power requirement standards, comparing the Military and Civil Requirements and Tips for Power System Design UNIT III

AVIONICS SYSTEM DATA BUSES, DESIGN AND INTEGRATION

16

MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429, ARINC-629, CSDB, AFDX and its Elements, Avionics system design, Development and integration-Use of simulation tools, stand alone and integrated Verification and Validation UNIT IV

SYSTEM ASSESSMENT, VALIDATION AND CERTIFICATION 16

Fault tolerant systems and Hardware and Software, Evaluating system design and Future architecture Hardware assessment-FARs guide certification requirementsFault Tree analysis –Failure mode and effects analysis, Criticality and damaging modes and effects analysis, Software development process models, Software Assessment and Validation -Civil and Military standards, Certification of Civil Avionics

10

UNIT IV

MAINTENANCE AND COSTS OF AVIONICS

7

BIT and CFDS, Automatic Test Equipment, Speeds maintenance, ATLAS, Remote diagnostics and maintenance -Life Cycle Costs for Military and Civil Avionics, Cash flow analysis, Software costs, Establishing spares level TOTAL: 60 TEXT BOOKS 1. Spitzer, C.R. „Digital Avionics Systems‟, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., U.S.A., 1987 2. Cary R .Spitzer, The Avionics Handbook, Crc Press, 2000 REFERENCES 1. Collinson R.P.G. „Introduction to Avionics‟, Chapman and Hall, 1996 2. Middleton, D.H. „Avionics Systems‟, Longman Longman Group UK Ltd., England, 1989.

Scientific

and

3. Jim Curren, Trend in Advanced Avionics, IOWA State University, 1992.

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Technical,

SEMESTER II AE1636

MAINTENANCE AND RELIABILITY ENGINEERING

L 3

T 1

P 0

C 4

OBJECTIVES To introduce the concepts of reliability and diagnostic maintenance techniques. UNIT I

MAINTENANCE MANAGAMENT

12

Need for maintenance-Objective- Concepts-Types of maintenance-OrganizationTrade force mix, type and location-Maintenance costs-Benefits-Computer Aided Maintenance management-Total productive maintenance. UNIT II

TYPES OF MAINTENANCE

10

Breakdown and Preventive maintenance-Advantages and Limitations-Maintenance prevention-Diagnostic maintenance-Design out maintenance-Opportunity maintenance. UNIT III

DIAGNOSTIC MAINTENANCE

12

Leak detection-wear monitoring-Temperature monitoring-Vibration monitoringSignature analysis-Shock monitoring-Lubricant-Analysis-Methodology-EquipmentsApplications UNIT IV

CONCEPTS OF RELIABILITY

14

Elements of Probability-Reliability Definition-Measures of Reliability-FailuresClassification of failures-Failure data analysis-Availability-Criticality matrix-Event tree analysis-Utilization factor-Factors affecting reliability. UNIT V

DESIGN FOR RELIABILITY

12

Analysis of reliability data-Weibull analysis-Design and manufacture for ReliabilityReliability of parts and components-Design for system reliability-Economics of standby or redundancy in a production system-reliability testing-Types. TOTAL: 60

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TEXT BOOKS 1. HIGGINS and MORROW,-" Maintenance Engineering Handbook ", Tata McGraw Hill,1985. 2. COLLACT, " Mechanical Fault Diagnosis and Condition monitoring "- McGraw Hill-1985. 3. MILLER & BLOOD .- " Modern maintenance Management " -Tarapooriwala & sons,1976. REFERENCES 1. JENTRY EJ and KUMAMOTO,H, " Reliability Engineering and Test assessment ", Prentice Hall,1992. 2.CARTER,A.D.S. " Mechanical Reliability ",-Macmillan,1984. 3. NAKAJIMA.S.. ," Introduction to TPM - Total Productive Maintenance”, Productivity Press-1995. 4. O'CONNOR,P.D.T', " Practical Reliability Engineering ", John Wiley-1994. 5. KELLEY.A.& M.J.HARRIS,-" Management of Industrial Maintenance" , NewnesButter worth. AE1637

AIRFRAME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

L T PC 3 0 2 4

OBJECTIVES To study the maintenance aspect of airframe systems and rectification of snags UNIT I

WELDING IN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

13

Equipments used in welding shop and their maintenance – Ensuring quality welds – Welding jigs and fixtures – Engine mount repair –landing gear repair. SHEET METAL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE Inspection of damage – N.D.T Testing - Classification – Repair or replacement –– Riveted repair design, Damage investigation – reverse technology. UNIT II

PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES IN AIRCRAFT

13

Review of types of plastics used in airplanes – Maintenance and repair of plastic components – Repair of cracks, holes etc., various repair schemes – Scopes. Inspection and Repair of composite components – Special precautions – Autoclaves

13

UNIT III AIRCRAFT JACKING, ASSEMBLY AND RIGGING

11

Airplane jacking, weighing and C.G. Location. Balancing of control surfaces – Inspection maintenance. Helicopter flight controls. Tracking and balancing of main rotor. UNIT IV

REVIEW OF HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEM

13

Trouble shooting and maintenance practices – Service and inspection. – Inspection and maintenance of landing gear systems. – Inspection and maintenance of airconditioning and pressurization system, water and waste system. Installation and maintenance of Instruments – Handling – Testing – Inspection. Inspection and maintenance of auxiliary systems – Fire protection systems – Ice protection system – Rain removal system – Position and warning system – Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) UNIT V

SAFETY PRACTICES

10

Hazardous materials storage and handling - Aircraft furnishing practices – Equipments - Trouble shooting - Theory and practices. TOTAL 60 TEXT BOOK 1. KROES, WATKINS, DELP, “Aircraft Maintenance and Repair”, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1992. REFERENCES 1. LARRY REITHMEIR, “Aircraft Repair Manual”, Palamar Books, Marquette, 1992. 2. BRIMM D.J. BOGGES H.E., “Aircraft Maintenance”, Pitman Publishing corp. New York, 1940 AE1638

AERO ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

L 3

T 0

P 2

C 4

OBJECTIVE To study the basic concepts of the maintenance and repair of both piston and jet aero engines and the procedures followed for overhaul of aero engines. UNIT I

CLASSIFICATION OF PISTON ENGINE COMPONENTS

11

Types of piston engines – Principles of operation – Function of components – Materials used – Details of starting the engines – Details of carburetion and injection systems for small and large engines – Ignition system components – Spark plugs – Engine operating conditions at various altitudes – Maintenance and inspection check to be carried out.

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UNIT II

INSPECTION OF PISTON ENGINES

12

Inspection, maintenance and trouble shooting – Inspection of all engine components – Daily and routine checks – Overhaul procedures – Compression testing of cylinders – Special inspection schedules – Engine fuel, control and exhaust systems – Engine mount and super charger – Checks and inspection procedures. UNIT III

OVERHAUL PROCEDURES OF PISTON ENGINES

13

Symptoms of failure – Fault diagnostics – Case studies of different engine systems – Tools and equipment requirements for various checks and alignment during overhauling – Tools for inspection- destructive testing techniques on engines – Equipment for replacement of part and their repair. Engine testing: Engine testing procedures and schedule preparation – Online maintenance. UNIT IV

CLASSIFICATION OF JET ENGINE COMPONENTS

12

Types of jet engines – Principles of operation – Function of components – Materials used – Details of starting and operating procedures – Gas turbine engine inspection & checks – Use of instruments for online maintenance – Special inspection procedures : Foreign Object Damage – Blade damage – etc. Maintenance procedures of gas turbine engines – Trouble shooting and rectification procedures – Component maintenance procedures – Systems maintenance procedures. Gas turbine testing procedures – test schedule preparation – Storage of Engines – Preservation and de-preservation procedures. UNIT V

OVERHAUL PROCEDURES OF JET ENGINES

12

Engine Overhaul procedures – Inspections and cleaning of components – Repairs schedules for overhaul – Balancing of Gas turbine components. Trouble Shooting - Procedures for rectification – Condition monitoring of the engine on ground and at altitude – engine health monitoring and corrective methods. TOTAL: 60 TEXT BOOK 1. KROES & WILD, “Aircraft Power plants”, 7th Edition – McGraw Hill, New York, 1994. REFERENCES 1. TURBOMECA, “Gas Turbine Engines”, the English Book Store, New Delhi, 1993. 2. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES PRATT & WHITNEY, “The Aircraft Gas turbine Engine and its Operation”, (latest edition) The English Book Store, New Delhi.

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AE1639

AIRCRAFT COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND REPAIR

L 3

T 0

P 2

C 4

OBJECTIVES To understand the fabrication analysis and design of composite materials and structures UNIT I CLASSIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS 6 Need for the composite materials - Types of fiber and resin materials and their properties – Types of composites - Application of composite to aircraft structures UNIT II

BASIC CONCEPTS

16

Hooke‟s law for orthotropic and anisotropic materials. Micromechanics and macro mechanics. Lamina stress-strain relations referred and principal material directions and arbitrary axes. UNIT III

ANALYSIS OF LAMINATED COMPOSITES

16

Governing equations for anisotropic and orthotropic plates. Angle-ply and cross ply laminates. Static, dynamic and stability analysis for simpler cases of composite plates. Interlaminar stresses. UNIT IV

OTHER METHODS OF ANALYSIS AND FAILURE THEORY

11

Netting analysis, Failure criteria. Sandwich construction UNIT V

MANUFACTURING & FABRICATION PROCESSES

11

Manufacturing of glass, boron and carbon fibres. Open mould and closed mould processes. TOTAL 60 TEXT BOOKS 1. R.M. Jones, “Mechanics of Composite Materials”, 2nd Edition, Taylor & Francis, 1999 2. L.R. Calcote, “Analysis of laminated structures”, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1989. REFERENCES 1. G.Lubin, “Hand Book on Fibre glass and advanced plastic composites”, Van Nostrand Co., New York, 1989. 2. B.D. Agarwal and L.J. Broutman, “Analysis and Performance of fiber composites”, John-Wiley and Sons, 1990. 3. Autar K. Kaw, Mechanics of Composite Materials, CRC Press LLC, 1997

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AE1640

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS – II

L 3

T 1

P 0

C 4

OBJECTIVES To teach a civil aviation rules and regulations which are being followed by directorate general of civil aviation UNIT I

C.A.R. SERIES H - REQUIREMENTS OF AIRCRAFT FUEL, FUELLING OF AIRCRAFT AND CALIBRATION

8

Aircraft fuels: Unusable fuel supply – calibration of fuel quantity gauge of aircraft; aircraft fueling procedures; aviation fuel at airport – storage, handling & quality control. UNIT II

C.A.R. SERIES I – AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

11

Aircraft instruments overhaul and periodical inspections; aircraft equipment and instruments; maintenance of test equipments: airworthiness procedures for clean rooms and environments for aircraft systems/accessories shop; flight data recorders, Cockpit voice recorders; GPWS; installation of airborne, Collision avoidance system. C.A.R. series L aircraft maintenance engineer – licensing: Issue of AME license, its classification and experience requirements, complete series L UNIT III

C.A.R. SERIES M – MANDATORY MODIFICATIONS AND INSPECTIONS

15

Mandatory modification / inspections.C.A.R. Series O – operational requirement for aircraft: Minimum requirements to be complied by operators; operation of commercial air transport aero planes; operation of general aviation airplanes; operation of commercial air transport helicopters; operation of general aviation helicopters; registration airworthiness and operation of hand gliders and powered hand gliders ; exit row seating . UNIT IV

C.A.R. SERIES R - AIRBORNE COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATION & RADAR

11

Aircraft radio equipment ; installation of communication, navigation and radar equipments ; installation of mode A / C and mode S transponders; control of electromagnetic interference in modern aircraft; approval f airborne GPS in Aircraft, maintenance of airborne communication & navigation, and Radar equipment. C.A.R. series S- storage of aircraft parts: Storage condition and storage /service life of rubber parts and aircraft components containing rubber parts, fixation of period for determining overhaul life of reciprocating engines.

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UNIT V

C.A.R. SERIES T – FLIGHT TESTING OF AIRCRAFT

15

Flight testing of (series) aircraft for issue of C and A; flight testing on aircraft for which C and A had been previously issued. C.A.R. SERIES X – MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS: Weight and balance control of an aircraft; provision of first aid kits & physician‟s kit in an aircraft; use of furnishing materials in aircraft; concessions; aircraft log books; document to be carried on board on Indian ed aircraft; procedure of aircraft for issue of taxi permit; procedure for issue of type approval of aircraft components and equipment including instruments. Civil Aviation Requirement - 145 TOTAL: 60 TEXT BOOKS 1. Aircraft manual (India) volume – latest edition, the English book store, 17-l, Connaught circus, New Delhi. 2. Civil aviation requirements with latest amendment (section 2 airworthiness) Published by DGCA, the English book store, 17-l, Connaught circus, New Delhi. Aeronautical information circulars (relating to airworthiness) from DGCA.Advisory circulars from DGCA. 3.CAR 145. BA 1701 AIRLINES AND AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

L 3

T 0

P 0

C 3

OBJECTIVES To provide the knowledge of airport planning, management and operations that is required to begin an airport management career. UNIT I INTRODUCTION

9

Evolution of Management – History of Aviation – Organization, Global, Social, and Ethical Environment – History of Indian Airline Industry – Major Players in Airline Industry – SWOT analysis in Airline Industry- Market potential on Indian Airline Industry- Current Challenges in Airline Industry- Completion in Airline Industry UNIT II AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

8

Airport Planning – Terminal Planning, design and operation – Airport Operations – Airport Functions – Organization Structure of Airline sectors – Airport Authorities – Global and Indian Scenario of Airport Management

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UNIT III AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES 12 International Trends – Emerging Indian Scenario – Private Participation : International Developments- Private Participation in Indian Airports – Environmental regulations – Regulatory Issues – Meteorological Services in Aviation – Airport fees, rates and charges UNIT IV INSTITUITIONAL FRAMEWORK

8

Safety Regulation – Economic Regulation – Management of Bilaterals – Aviation Security UNIT V CONTROLLING

8

Traffic Control – Airspace and Navigational aids – Controlling Process – Coordination - Response to emergencies and airport Securities – Case Studies in Airline Industry TOTAL: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. Graham.A. Managing Airports: An International Perspective – Butterworth – Heinemann, Oxford 2001. 2. Wells.A. Airport Planning and Management, 4th Edition McGraw- Hill, London 2000 REFERENCES 1. Doganis. R. The Airport Business Routledge, London 1992 2. Alexender T. Wells, Seth Young, Principles of Airport Management, McGraw Hill 2003 3. P S Senguttavan Fundementals of Air Transport Management , Excel Books 2007 4. Richard de Neufille, Airport Systems: Planning, Design and Management, McGraw-Hill London 2007.

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PRACTICAL AE1641 AERO ENGINE LABORATORY

L 0

T 0

P 2

C 1

OBJECTIVE To introduce the knowledge of the maintenance and repair of both piston and jet aero engines and the procedures followed for overhaul of aero engines. LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Stripping of a piston engine Engine (Piston Engine) - cleaning, visual inspection, NDT checks. Piston Engine Components - dimensional checks. Piston – Engine reassembly. Propeller Pitch Setting Stripping of a jet engine Jet Engine – identification of components & defects. Jet Engine – NDT checks and dimensional checks Jet Engine – reassembly. Engine starting procedures. LIST OF EQUIPMENTS (for a batch of 30 students) Sl.No

Equipments

Qty

Experiments No.

1

Piston Engines

2

1,2,3,4

2

Jet Engines

2

6,7,1,9

3

Propeller pitch setting stand

1

5

4

Aircraft with serviceable stand

1

1 to 10

5

Precision instruments (Vernier Caliper, Micro meter, Cylinder bore gauge, depth gauge, Bevel Protector and DTI

2 each

3,5,1

6

NDT Equipments (Defectoscope, Dyepenetrant method, Hot oil Chalk Method

1 each

2,1

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SEMESTER III AE 1642 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

L 3

T 0

P 0

C 3

OBJECTIVES This course explores the students confronting the various supervisory levels of aviation maintenance and management UNIT I

AIRLINE ECONOMICS AND MAINTENANCE COST

8

Airworthiness and its regulation, Airline economics and the aircraft – Principle of airlines economics-Cost of aircraft maintenance UNIT II

SCHEDULE AND CONSTRAINTS

8

Aircraft reliability – The maintenance schedules and its determinations –conditions monitored maintenance – Extended range operation (EROPS) – Ageing aircraft. UNIT-III

MAINTENANCE PRODUCTION

12

Airline scheduling (with reference to engineering )-Product and sparesmaintenance sharing – Equipment and tools for aircraft maintenance – Aircraft weight control – Budgetary control. UNIT IV

COMPUTER IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

10

Computer in aircraft maintenance – Artificial intelligence – Aircraft maintenance softwares. UNIT – V

TECHNOLOGY IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

7

On board maintenance system – engine monitoring – Turbine engine oil maintenance – Turbine engine vibration monitoring in aircraft – Life usage monitoring – current capabilities of NDT. Helicopter maintenance – Future of aircraft maintenance, Case studies in aircraft maintenance. TOTAL: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. C.H. Friend Aircraft Maintenance Management,2000 2. K.C. Batra

Production Management,2000.

3. Richordson J.D.

Essential of Airlines Management,1998.

4. Banfe Charles F. Airline Management Englewood Cliffs, N.J Prentice -Hall 1992. REFERENCES 1. D. Philip Locklin

Economics of Transportation,1997.

2. Laneja Nawal K

Airlines in Transition Lexington Mass, D.C. Heath 1981.

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PRACTICAL AE1626

AIRCRAFT SYSTEM LABORATORY

OBJECTIVE

L

T

P

C

0

0

3

1

To train the students with “ON HAND” experience in maintenance of various air frame systems in aircraft and rectification of common snags. LIST OF EXPERIMENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Aircraft “Jacking Up” procedure Aircraft “Levelling” procedure Control System “Rigging check” procedure Aircraft “Symmetry Check” procedure “Flow test”- to assess filter element clogging “Pressure Test”- To assess hydraulic External/Internal Leakage “Functional Test”- to adjust operating pressure of hydraulic systems “Pressure Test” -on fuel system components “Brake Torque Load Test”- on wheel brake units Maintenance and rectification of snags in hydraulic and fuel systems. LIST OF EQUIPMENTS (For a batch of 30 students)

S.No.

Items

Quantity

Experiment No.

1.

Serviceable aircraft with all above systems

1

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,1,9,10

2.

Hydraulic Jacks (Screw Jack)

5

1,2,4,1

3.

Trestle adjustable

5

1,2,4,1

4.

Spirit Level

2

1

5.

Levelling Boards

2

1

6.

Cable Tensiometer

1

1

7.

Adjustable Spirit Level

1

1

8.

Plumb Bob

1

1

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AE1643 & AE1644

PROJECT WORK (Phase I & II)

L 0

T 0

P 36

C 18

OBJECTIVE The objective of the project work is to enable the students on a project involving theoretical and experimental studies related to the branch of study. Every project work shall have a guide who is the member of the faculty of the institution. Full semester shall be allotted and this time shall be utilized by the students to receive the directions from the guide, on library reading, laboratory work, computer analysis or field work as assigned by the guide and also to present in periodical seminars on the progress made in the project. Each student shall finally produce a comprehensive report covering back round information, literature survey, problem statement, project work details and conclusion. This final report shall be typewritten form as specified in the guidelines. The continuous assessment shall be made as prescribed by the regulation (Hindustan University Regulations 2008 for ME. programme) Total Credits: 18 ELECTIVES FOR III SEMESTER AE 1646 AIRLINE OPERATION AND SCHEDULING

L 3

T 1

P 0

C 4

OBJECTIVES Explores a variety of model and optimization techniques for the solution of airline schedule planning and operation UNIT I

OPTIOMIZING FLOW OF NETWORKS

15

Airline Schedule Planning – links to Operations - Time space networks – Constrained Shortest Path - Multi Commodity Flow Models – Column and Row Generation Techniques – Branch and Bound – Branch and Price cut – Computational Exercises – enger Mix Model UNIT II

FLEET ASSIGNMENT PROBLEM

15

Basic Models and Solutions - Approaches – Shortcomings Itinerary based Fleet Assignment Model – Sub network based Fleet - Assignment Model and Solution Approach – Fleet Assignment Model Extensions UNIT III CREW SCHEDULING 10 Crew pairing problem – Bidline Generation/ Rostering - Crew Pairing problem Models and solutions - Branch on Follow ons - Review of Results of Barnhat – Aircraft Routing Problem Models – Solutions – Approaches – Constrained Shortest Path – Branch and Price - Integrated Crew Paring – Aircraft routing

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UNIT IV

OPERATIONS RECOVERY

10

Overview of Operation Control Centre – Aircraft enger Delays – Flight Postponement and Cancellation Model–Airline Operation Recovery – Challenges- – Role of Simulation UNIT V

ROBUST SCHEDULING

10

Robust Crew Scheduling – Robust Aircraft Routing - Degradable Schedule Design,2000. TOTAL : 60 TEXT BOOKS 1. Barnhart, C., F. Lu, and R. Shenoi. "Integrated Airline Operations Research in the Air Industry,1996..

Scheduling." In

REFERENCES 1. Barnhart, C., and K. Talluri. "Airline Operations Research.",1998. 2. Chebalov, S., and D. Klabjan. "Robust Airline Crew Scheduling: Move-up Crews.",1998. AE 1647

DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES

L 3

T 1

P 0

C 4

OBJECTIVES To study the importance and the different approaches to achieve the diagnostic algorithm UNIT I

DEFECTS AND FAILURE ANALYSIS

10

Defect generation-types of failures-Defects reporting and recording-Defect analysisFailure analysis-Equipment down time analysis-Breakdown analysisTA,FMEA,FMECA. UNIT II

MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS

10

Planned and unplanned maintenance-Breakdown maintenance-Corrective Maintenance-Opportunistic maintenance-Routine maintenance-Preventive maintenance, Predictive maintenance-Condition based maintenance system-Design out maintenance-selection of maintenance system. UNIT III

SYSTEMATIC MAINTENANCE

15

Codification and Cataloguing-Instruction manual and operating manualMaintenance manual and Departmental manual-Maintenance time standardMaintenance work order and work permit -job monitoring- and controlMaintenance records and documentation.

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UNIT IV

COMPUTER MANAGED MAINTENANCE SYSTEM

10

Selection and scope of computerization-Equipment classification-Codification of breakdown, material and facilities-Job sequencing-Material management moduleCaptive Engineering module. UNIT V

CONDITION MONITORING

15

Condition monitoring techniques-Visual monitoring-Temperature monitoringvibration monitoring-Lubricant monitoring-Cracks monitoring-Thickness monitoring-Noise and sound monitoring-condition monitoring of hydraulic system. Machine diagnostics-Objectives-Monitoring strategies-Examples of monitoring and Diagnosis - Control structures for machine diagnosis. TOTAL : 60 TEXT BOOKS 1. SUSHIL KUMAR SRIVASTAVA - “Industrial Maintenance Management", S.Chand & company Ltd., NewDelhi-1998. 2. MANFRED WECK, H.BIBRING - “Hand Book of Machine Tools,Vol 3.", John Wiley &Sons. REFERENCES 1. Garg H.P, “Industrial Maintenance”, S.Chand & company Ltd., NewDelhi-2000. MG 1606

AIRLINES MARKETING MANAGEMENT L 3

T 0

P 0

C 3

OBJECTIVES To enable students understand the principles of marketing and the ways in which these principles can be applied in today’s airline industry, the air transport market and its environment UNIT I INTRODUCTION

5

Marketing conceptual frame work – marketing environment – customer oriented organization – marketing interface wit other functional areas marketing in a globalised environment Marketing Mix - Stages in the Application of Marketing Principles to Airline Management UNIT II MARKET OF AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES

10

Customer – Definition – Apparent and True Needs – Industrial Buying Behaviour – Customer in the Business Air Travel Market – Customer in Leisure Air Travel Market – Customer in the Air Freight Market – Market Segmentation in Air enger & Air Freight Market - Marketing Environment - Theortical Basis of PESTE Analysis – Building Customer Satisfaction

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UNIT III PRODUCT ANALYSIS IN AIRLINE MARKETING 10 Product – definition – Product Life Cycle – Product Life Cycles in Aviation Industry – Managing Product Portfolio – Balancing Risk and Oppurtunity – Fleet & Schedules related Product Features - Customer Service Related Product Features – Pricing Decisions – Building Blocks in the Airline Pricing Policy – Uniform and Differential Pricing – Distribution Channel Strategies – Travel Agency Distribution System – Global Distribution System - promotion methods. ment and personal selling, public relations. UNIT IV MARKETING RESEARCH

10

Types, process – tools and techniques – application of marketing research – product launching, demand estimation, advertising, brand preferences, customer satisfaction, retail stores image, customer perception, distribution, customer relationship, competitor analysis and related aspects – preparation of marketing research report – sample case studies. UNIT V INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IMPACT ON MARKETING DECISIONS 10 Online marketing – web based marketing programmes – emerging now trends and challenges to marketers. TOTAL : 45 TEXT BOOK 1. Stephen Shaw “Airline Marketing and Management “ Ashgate Sixth Edition,2000. REFERENCES 1. Phlip Kortler: Marketing management (Millenium edidtion), prentice hall of India P (ltd), New Delhi 2001. 2. Micheal R.Czinkota & Masaaki Kotabe, Marketing management, Vikas Thomson learning 2000. 3. Douglas, J.Darymple marketing management John Wiley & Sons, 2000 4. NAG, marketing successfully A professional perceptive, macmilan 2001. 5. Boyd Walker, Marketing Management, McGraw Hill, 2002 6. Aakar Day, Kumar, Essential of Marketing Research Keith Flether, Marketing Management and Information Technology Prentice Hall, 1998.

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AE1649

HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE

L 3

T 0

P 0

C 3

OBJECTIVES To study the procedure adapted to the maintenance of helicopter. UNIT I

HELICOPTER FUNDAMENTALS

5

Basic directions – Ground handling, bearings – Gears. UNIT II

MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM

9

Main Rotor Head maintenance – blade alignment – Static main rotor balance – Vibration – Tracking – Span wise dynamic balance – Blade sweeping –Electronic balancing – Dampener maintenance – Counter weight adjustment – Auto rotation adjustments – Mast & Flight Control Rotor - Mast – Stabilizer, dampeners – Swash plate flight control systems collective – Cyclic – Push pull tubes – Torque tubes – Bell cranks – Mixer box – Gradient unit control boosts – Maintenance & Inspection control rigging. UNIT III

MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSIONS

12

Engine transmission coupling – Drive shaft – Maintenance clutch – Free wheeling units – Spray clutch – Roller unit – Torque meter – Rotor brake – Maintenance of these components – vibrations – Mounting systems – Transmissions. UNIT IV

POWER PLANTS & TAIL ROTORS

12

Fixed wing power plant modifications – Installation – Different type of power plant maintenance. Tail rotor system – Servicing tail rotor track – System rigging. UNIT V

AIRFRAMES AND RELATED SYSTEMS

7

Fuselage maintenance – Airframe Systems – Special purpose equipment. TOTAL : 45 TEXT BOOK 1. JEPPESEN, “Helicopter Maintenance”, Jeppesons and Sons Inc., 2000. REFERENCES 1. “Civil Aircraft Inspection Procedures”, Part I and II, CAA, English Book House, New Delhi -16. 2. LARRY REITHMIER, “Aircraft Repair Manual”, Palamar Books Marquette, 1992.

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AE 1650

AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

L 3

T 1

P 0

C 4

OBJECTIVES To study the different types and techniques of navigation systems UNIT I RADIO NAVIGATION 12 Different types of radio navigation- ADF, VOR/DME- Doppler -LORAN and Omega UNIT II APPROACH AND LANDING AID 12 ILS, MLS, GLS - Ground controlled approach system - surveillance systems-radio altimeter UNIT III INERTIAL SENSORS 12 Gyroscopes-Mechanical-electromechanical-Ring Laser gyro- Fibre optic gyro, Accelerometers. UNIT IV INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS 12 INS components: transfer function and errors-The earth in inertial space, the coriolis effect-Mechanisation. Platform and Strap down, INS system block diagram, Different co-ordinate systems, Schuler loop, compensation errors, Cross coupling, Gimbal lock, Alignment. UNIT V SATELLITE NAVIGATION & HYBRID NAVIGATION 12 Introduction to GPS -system description -basic principles -position and velocity determination-signal structure-DGPS, Introduction to Kalman filtering-Estimation and mixed mode navigation-Integration of GPS and INS-utilization of navigation systems in aircraft TOTAL: 60 TEXT BOOK 1. Nagaraja, N.S. “Elements of Electronic Navigation”, Tata McGraw-Hill Pub. Co., New Delhi, 1975. 2. Slater, J.M. Donnel, C.F.O and others, “Inertial Navigation Analysis and Design”, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1964. 3. Sen, A.K. & Bhattacharya, A.B. “Radar System and Radar Aids to Navigation”, Khanna Publishers, 1988. REFERENCES 1. Albert Helfrick, „Practical Aircraft Electronic Systems‟, Prentice Hall Education, Career & Technology, 1995 2. Albert D. Helfrick, „Modern Aviation Electronics‟, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Career & Technology, 1994 3. George M Siouris, „Aerospace Avionics System; A Modern Synthesis‟, Academic Press Inc., 1993 4. Myron Kyton, Walfred Fried, „Avionics Navigation Systems‟, John Wiley & Sons, 1997 28

MG1602

ENTERPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

L 3

T 0

P 0

C 3

OBJECTIVES To provide the theoretical foundation of entrepreneurship development UNIT I ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCE

6

Entrepreneurship concept – Entrepreneurship as a Career – Entrepreneur – Personality Characteristics of Successful. Entrepreneur – Knowledge and Skills Required for an Entrepreneur. UNIT II ENTREPRENEURAL ENVIRONMENT

12

Business Environment - Role of Family and Society - Entrepreneurship Development Training and Other Organisational Services - Central and State Government Industrial Policies and Regulations - International Business. UNIT III BUSINESS PLAN PREPARATION

12

Sources of Product for Business - Prefeasibility Study - Criteria for Selection of Product - Ownership - Capital - Budgeting Project Profile Preparation - Matching Entrepreneur with the Project - Feasibility Report Preparation and Evaluation Criteria. UNIT IV LAUNCHING OF SMALL BUSINESS

10

Finance and Human Resource Mobilization Operations Planning - Market and Channel Selection - Growth Strategies - Product Launching. UNITV MANAGEMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS Monitoring and Evaluation of Business - Preventing Sickness and Business Units. Effective Management of small Business.

5 Rehabilitation of TOTAL: 45

TEXT BOOKS: 1. 2. 3.

Hisrich, „Entrepreneurship‟, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2001. P. Saravanavel, „Entrepreneurial Development‟, Ess Pee kay Publishing House, Chennai -1997. S.S.Khanka, „Entrepreneurial Development‟, S.Chand and Company Limited, New Delhi, 2001.

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AE 1651

AVIATION SAFETY MANAGEMENT

L 3

T 0

P 0

C 3

OBJECTIVES To teach the students an understanding of flight safety and other key safety issues in the aviation industry. UNIT I INTRODUCTION

12

Aviation safety – Meaning – Need – Economic of Aviation Safety – Safety Vs Mission – Randomness of Damage and Injury – Zero Accident Rate – Accident causes – Multiple Vs Single Cause – Aircraft Accident - Aircraft Mishap – Aircraft Incident Building Aviation Safety Program – Prevention Methodology – Risk Management UNIT II HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION SAFETY

8

Theory of Risk – Changing the Behaviour of the risk takers – Attitudes – Discipline – Punishment – Protection of Safety - Motivating Safe Behaviour – Human factors difficulties – Training involving human factors – Human Performance Concerns – Human Performance Factors UNIT III AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAM ELEMENTS

10

Internal Reporting Systems - Information Distribution systems – Aviation Safety Committees – Aviation Safety Inspection Programs - Aviation safety program Evaluation – Flight Operation Safety Inspection – Safety Inspection report Format Aviation Safety Education and Training – Aviation Safety Awards Programs – Accident Preparation and Investigation UNIT IV AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SAFETY

8

Aircraft Discrepancies – Delayed and Deferred Descrepancies – Training – Configuration Control – Maintenance Engine Runs and Taxiing – Maintenance Test Flights – maintenance Analysis – Tool Control – Hazarodous Waste Disposal – Bogus parts – Technical Data – maintenance Inspections – Flight Line Practices – Maintenance Safety Programs – Maintenance Safety Inspections UNIT V AIRPORTS AND HELIPORTS

7

Airport Certification Manual – Airport Emergency Plan – Airports/Heliports criteria – Airfield Criteria – Airspace Criteria – Foreign Object Control – Bird Hazards – Snow and Ice Removal – Fuel Handling – Vehicle Control – Airport and Heliport Safety Inspections TOTAL: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. Aviation Safety Programs - A Management Handbook - Richard H. Wood.

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AE1652

SYSTEM SIMULATION AND MODELLING L 3

T 1

P 0

C 4

OBJECTIVES To introduce the concepts of systems simulation design and modelling techniques UNIT I

INTRODUCTION:

12

Systems, modeling, general systems theory, concept of simulation, simulation as a decision making tool, types of simulation. UNIT II

RANDOM NUMBERS:

12

Pseudo random numbers, methods of generating random varieties, discrete and continuous distributions, testing of random numbers. UNIT III

DESIGN OF SIMULATION EXPERIMENTS:

12

Problem formulation, data collection and reduction, time flow mechanism, key variables, logic flow chart, starting condition, run size, experimental design consideration, output analysis and interpretation validation. UNIT IV

SIMULATION LANGUAGES:

12

Simulation languages - study of GPSS and Applications. UNIT V

CASE STUDIES/MINI PROJEC

12

Development of simulation models using the simulation language studied for systems like, queuing systems, production systems, inventory systems, maintenance and replacement systems, investment analysis and network in aviation industry. TOTAL: 60 TEXT BOOKS 1. Jerry Banks and John S.Carson, Barry L Nelson, David M.Nicol, Discrete event system simulation, Prentice Hall, India, 2002. 2. Shannon, R.E. Systems simulation, The art and Science, Prentice Hall, 1975. Thomas J.Schriber, Simulation using GPSS, John Wiley, 1991 REFERENCES 1. Narsingh Deo, “System Simulation with Digital Computer”, PHI, 1979. 2. Subramanian KRV and Sundaresan R Kadayam, “System Simulation – An Introduction to GPSS”, CBS Publishers, New Delhi, 1993. 3. Zaven A. Karian and Edward J. Dudewicz, “Modern Statistical, Systems, and GPSS Simulation”, CRC Press, Washington D C, 1999.

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AE1653

ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES

L 3

T 1

P 0

C 4

OBJECTIVES To know the various aspects of optimization problems and its application UNIT I

INTRODUCTION

12

Classification of optimization problems, Applications of optimization, concepts of design vector, Design constraints, constrains surface, objective function surfaces and multi-level optimization. UNIT II

OPTIMIZATION – I

12

Karmakars method of solving L.P.problem, Quadratic programming, non-linear programming – unconstrained optimization techniques, Basics of constrained optimization. UNIT III

OPTIMIZATION – II

12

Integer linear programming methods and application, Introduction to integer nonlinear programming, Basics of geometric programming. UNIT IV

OPTIMIZATION – III

12

Multi-objective optimization methods and application, Formulation of problems – Separable programming and stochastic programming.

UNIT V

OPTIMIZATION – IV

12

Introduction to Genetic algorithms, Simulated Annealing, neural network based optimization and optimization of fuzzy systems. TOTAL: 60 TEXT BOOKS 1. Fredrick S.Hillier and G.J.Liberman, “Introduction to Operations Research”, McGraw Hill Inc. 1995. REFERENCES 1. Singiresu S.Rao, “Engineering optimization – Theory and practices”, John Wiley and Sons, 1996. 2. Ravindran – Phillips –Solberg, “Operations Research – Principles and Practice”, John Wiley and Sons, 1987.

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AE 1654

LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

L 3

T 0

P 0

C 3

OBJECTIVES To know the importance and the role of logistical management in the aviation industry UNIT I OVERVIEW OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 7 Role of Supply Chain Management: Scope and Importance, Customer Driver Strategies, Logistics and Competitive Strategy: Systems view. UNIT II

CO-ORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 8 Inventory, Order Processing, Purchasing, Warehousing, Materials Handling, Packaging, Customer Service Management. UNIT III INTERFACES WITH OTHER AREA 10 Marketing and Supply Chain Interface, Finance and Supply Chain Interface. Distribution Network Planning and Warehouse Location, Integrated Supply, Production, distribution Policies and Plans. UNIT IV INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS 10 Ocean Carrier Management, Import-Export Logistic Management- case study in the airline industry UNIT V DECISION MODELS 10 Decision models of supply chain management: Transportation Systems, Warehouse Design, Distribution Inventory Policies, Transshipment, etc. Information Systems. TOTAL: 45 TEXT BOOKS 1. Donald J. Bowersox & David J. Closs, Logistical Management, Tata McGraw-Hill Editions, New Delhi, 2000. 2. Jeremy F. Shapiro, Modelling and Supply Chain, Thomson Learning, 2001. 3. Martin Christopher, Logistics and supply chain management, financial times management, 2000. REFERENCES 1. David Taylor and David Brunt, Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain Management, Vikas Thomson Learning, 2001. 2. Philippe - Pierre Dornier, Global operations & logistics, John Wiley & sons Inc, New York, 2002.

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3. Monczka / Trend / Handfiled, Purchasing and Supply chain management, Thomson south- western college publishing, 2000. 4. B.S. Sahay, Supply chain management for global competitiveness, Macmillan India Ltd, Delhi, 2000. 5. David Hutchins, Just in Time, Jaico Publishing House, Mumbai, 2001 6. David Simchi – Levi & Philip Kaminsk, Deg and managing the supply chain, McGraw-Hill Companies Inc., 2000.

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