AS3302 Flight Systems Syllabus:
AS3302 Flight Systems Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES:
• To describe the principle and working of flight systems and instruments.
• To interpret the basics of guided missile systems.
• To outline the basics of spacecraft systems.
• To learn the concepts of engine systems
• To make students aware of flight control systems
UNIT I FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS
Conventional Systems – Power assisted and fully powered flight controls – Power actuated systems – Engine control systems – Push pull rod system – flexible push full rod system – Components – Modern control systems – Digital fly by wire systems – Auto pilot system active control Technology – Communication and Navigation systems – Instrument landing systems.
UNIT II FLIGHT SYSTEMS
Hydraulic systems, Components – Hydraulic system controllers – Modes of operation – Pneumatic systems – Working principles – Typical Air pressure system – Brake system – Typical Pneumatic power system, Components – Landing Gear systems – Classification – Shock absorbers – Retractive mechanism – Rocket Separation mechanism.
UNIT III ENGINE SYSTEMS
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 GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEMS
Introduction – Airframe – Propulsion System – Types of Control Systems – Gyroscope and its types – Roll and Lateral Control System – Fin Actuation Servos – Roll and Lateral Autopilot – Guidance System.
UNIT V SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS
Basics: Structure – Power – Thermal – Communications and Data Handling – Propulsion System – Attitude Stabilisation and Control.
TOTAL = 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
• Desribe the controls and operation of an aircraft.
• Interpret how the aircraft systems are maintained.
• Explain the systems available in the aircraft engines.
• Classify the systems available in a missile.
• Describe the basics of systems available in a spacecraft.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Mohan S. R., “Fundamentals of Guided Missiles”, Cataloguing-in-Publication, 2016.
2. Pallet, E.H.J., “Aircraft Instruments: Principles and Applications”, Pearson, 2009.
REFERENCES:
1. David Harris, “Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control”, Blackwell, Sixth Ed., 2004.
2. “General Hand Books of Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics”, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, The English Book Store, New Delhi, 1995.
3. McKinley, J.L. and Bent, R.D., “Aircraft Power Plants”, McGraw-Hill, 1993.
4. Treager, S., “Gas Turbine Technology”, McGraw-Hill, 1997.
5. Vincent L. Pisacane, “Fundamentals of Space Systems”, 2nd Ed., Oxford University Press, Inc., 2005.