10ITC654

USN

R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VI Semester B. E. Examinations
Instrumentation Technology
AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTATION

Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Instructions to candidates:

1. Answer all questions from Part A and Part A questions should be answered in the first two
pages of the answer book. Each question carries 2 marks.
2. Answer Five full questions from Part B. Each question carries 16 marks.

PART-A 2x10=20
1.
1.1 Name the parameters which get affected by the change in altitude

1.2 With the rate of Descent the Static Pressure ________________

1.3 Name the Instruments which are the members of PITOT – STATIC family
1.4 +ve and –ve deviations in gyroscopes are termed as ___________ and
_______________.

1.5 Name the Geographical variations experienced by Earth.

1.6 Define Isoclinals and Aclinic lines.

1.7 Mention the job of an Amplifier block in Capacitance circuit sytem

1.8 Mention the potentiometers used in the Ratiometer type of temperature

indicationg system___________ and __________________

1.9 Draw the graph of behavioural working of a capacitor used in measurement of

fuel quantity in an aircraft.

1.10 Permittivity of AIR ______________, Water ________________, Aviation Gasolene

_______________
PART-B

2 a What is difference between quantitative and qualitative display? 08

b Describe two of the methods adopted for the display of indications related to 08
high range measurements

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3 a Describe PE (Pressure or Position Error) in a basic air data system 08

and how its effects can be minimized?

b Define Mach number? With a neat diagram explain mach meter 08

4 a With the aid of a diagram, explain the operating principle of IVSI 08

b Describe the operation of a typical mach warning system? 08

OR

5 a Describe the construction of a typical direct reading compass? 6

b Briefly explain and express the formulae used for the calculation of 10
deviation coefficients A, B and C ?

6 a What is gyro-horizon? Explain a method of measuring it in an aircraft 08

b With relevant sketches, explain a turn and bank/slip indicator. 08

OR

7 a Define the fundamental properties of gyroscope. Explain how these 08

properties are utilized in flight instruments
b With relevant sketches, explain the pneumatic method of driving the 08
rotors of gyroscopic flight instruments?

8 a Explain ratio meter method used for the measurement of engine oil 10
temperature in an aircraft
b Explain the principle applied to the measurement of fuel quantity by 06
weight?

OR

a Write a note on Pressure measurement indication systems used in aircraft. 06

9 Briefly explain the functioning of the basic capacitance type fuel quantity 10
b indicator system

10 a Describe the construction and operation of an Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR) 08

measurement system.

b Describe a method of utilizing the voltage generated by exhaust gas 08

thermocouples for controlling the fuel flow and gas temperature

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11 a Describe the operation of an engine vibration indicator, with a neat sketch. 10

b Write a note on automatic temperature control system 06

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