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BScAero_1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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AC – 23/7/2020
Item No. 7.9
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Proposed Syllabus for the
course of
B.SC. (Aeronautics)
(Credit Based Semester and Grading System
with effect from the academic year 2017 -18)
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I/c. DIRECTOR
AC – 23/7/2020
Item No.7.9
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI’S
Syllabus for Approval
Sr. No. Heading Particulars
1 Title of the Course
O. 6749
B.SC. (Aeronautics)
2
Eligibility for Admission
O.6750 12th pass in Science(PCM
compulsory) Admissions
on the basis of merit.
3 Passing Marks
R . 9492 50% passing marks
4 Ordinances / Regulations ( if any)
5 No. of Years / Semesters
R. 9493 Three years full time/ 6 semester
6 Level Bachelor
7 Pattern Semester
8 Status New
9 Intake Capacity 60 per batch
10 To be implemented from
Academic Year From academic year 2017 -18.
Date: Signature :
Dr. Shivram S. Garje, I/C. Director, Garware Institute of Career Education & Development
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Syllabus Details:
Subject
Code Core Subject Assessment Pattern Teaching Hours Semester - 1
Topics Internal
Marks
60 External
Marks
40 Total
Marks
100
Theory
Hours
Practical
Hours
Total
Hours
Total
Credits
1.1 Air law,
Airworthiness
requirements &
Human Factor -I
60
40
100
70
70
140
4
1.2 Materials and
Hardware - I 60 40 100 70 70 140 4
1.3 Maintenance
Practices - I 60 40 100 70 70 140 4
1.4 Gas turbine engine
fundamentals &
Helicopter airframe
structure
60
40
100
50
50
100
3
1.5 Basic
Aerodynamics 60 40 100 70 70 140 4
1.6 Practicals 200 - 200 - - - 5
Total 500 200 700 330 330 660 24
Semester - 2
2.7 Air Law,
Airworthiness
Requirements &
Human Factors II
60
40
100
60
60
120
4
2.8 Materials And
Hardware -II 60 40 100 50 50 100 3
2.9 Maintenance
Practices - II 60 40 100 40 40 80 2
2.10 Electrical
Fundamentals -I 60 40 100 40 40 80 2
2.11 Piston Engine -I 60 40 100 50 50 100 3
2.12 Aerodynamics - II 60 40 100 40 40 80 2
2.13 Practicals 300 - 300 - - - 6
Total 660 240 900 280 280 560 22
Semester - 3 3.14 Electrical
Fundamentals - II 60 40 100 40 40 80 2
3.15 Digital Techniques &
Electronic
Instrument System - I
60
40
100
50
50
100
3
3.16 Piston Engine - II 60 40 100 60 60 120 4
3.17 Helicopter Systems -I 60 40 100 60 60 120 4
3.18 Maintenance
Practices – III 60 40 100 50 50 100 3
3.19 Practicals 200 - 200 - - - 6
Total 500 200 700 260 260 520 22
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Subject
Code Core Subject Assessment Patterns Teaching Hours Semester - 4
Topics Internal
Marks
60 External
Marks
40 Total
Marks
100
Theory
Hours
Practical
Hours
Total
Hours
Total
Credits
4.20 Engineering Drawing 60 40 100 40 40 80 2
4.21 Digital Techniques &
Electronic Instrument
System - II
60
40
100
40
40
80
2
4.22 Gas Turbine Engines - I 60 40 100 50 50 100 3
4.23 Propellers 60 40 100 50 50 100 3
4.24 Electronic
Fundamentals 60 40 100 50 50 100 3
4.25 Practicals 200 - 200 - - - 6
Total 500 200 700 230 230 460 19
Semester - 5 5.26 Gas Turbine Engines - II 60 40 100 100 100 200 6
5.27 Helicopter Systems II 60 40 100 60 60 120 4
5.28 Aviation Management 60 40 100 50 50 100 3
5.29 Practicals 100 - 100 - - - 4
Total 280 120 400 210 210 420 17
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Subject
Code Core Subject Assessment Patterns Teaching Hours Semester - 6
Topics Internal
Marks
60 External
Marks
40 Total
Marks
100
Theory
Hours
Practical
Hours
Total
Hours
Total
Credits
6.30 Theory
Aircraft Structure
Systems (Snag Analysis
& Rectification)
(Mechanical &
Avionics)
60
40
100
20
-
20
2
6.31 Theory
Aircraft Practices
(Aircraft Engines, Fuel
System - Repair,
Maintenance,
Ground Handling &
Documentation)
60
40
100
20
-
20
2
6.32 Practical
Aircraft Structure
Systems (Snag Analysis
& Rectification)
(Mechanical & Avionics
-
-
100
-
300
300
6
6.33 Practical
Aircraft Practices
(Aircraft Engines, Fuel
System - Repair,
Maintenance,
Ground Handling &
Documentation)
-
-
100
-
300
300
6
Total 120 80 400 40 600 640 16
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
GARWARE INSTITUTE OF CAREER EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
SYLLABUS RELATING TO THE
GRADUATION IN AERONAUTICS COURSE (FULL -TIME)
Preamble:
The training course in the field of Aeronautics is designed to give the students a
comprehensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance methodology/systems/procedures,
its management and human factors to enable the participants to become skilled and
competent professionals in aviation field which confirms their commitment to
excellence in an ever -changing vibrant industry.
The course will expose the participants to comprehensive and cutting edge knowledge
of aviation related topics, business and good maintenance practices to enable them to
develop into accomplished and proficient Maintenance/Flying/Ground/Business
professional for the advantage of the industry.
Objective :
To impart adequate knowledge and develop the skill requirements to meet the
demands of the Aviation industry.
To train the students in theory and practical elements to perform in an
excellent manner for advancement in career.
To provide exposure to Air law, Civil aviation rules, Maintenance and Planning
requirements, Documentation procedures, Quality systems and their practical
application in an DGCA (Govt. of India) approved aircraft operating
environment.
To take up highly specialised technical jobs.
To Groom the students to take up executive and supervisory roles.
Career Scope:
Airports are being upgraded and there is a major thrust in the aviation sector. With the
Indian airports becoming bigger and busier, new jobs are opening up rapidly. With the
extremely lucrative nature of these jobs, the prospects for a career in the aviation
industry are extremely bright. Moreover, careers in the aviation industry are much
sought after as they are very well paid. This is p rimarily because careers in the aviation
industry require a lot of special skills.
Maintenance & Repair Organizations.
Aircraft servicing industry
Airline management.
Airport management
Aircraft Technical support
Flight attending
Ground training
Technical documentation support
Ground support
Logistics/spare parts
Customer relation
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SUBJECT -WISE SYLLABUS
Subject
Code Semester I Total
Hours Session
Hours
1.1 Air law, Airworthiness requirements & Human Factor -I
Introduction, History of Aviation, Aviation in India, Air
Corporations, International Convention Procedures of Govt.
Airworthiness Control, and Conventional terms used,
Definitions and Study of Aircraft Rules and CARs.
Familiarisation of documents, Log books, Certificates,
Schedules, Stores, Procedures, Release Notes, Bulletins, SBs
Modifications, Concessions, Manuals, Technical Literature.
Different aspects of aircraft operation Maintenance and
ground handling activity. Aircraft jacking, Safety aspect, Fire
precaution.
- Aircraft Manual
- Civil Aviation requirements (Section 2 Airworthiness)
- Airworthiness advisory circulars.
- AME Notices.
70
40
Human Performance
a) General
The need to take human factors into account;
Incidents attributable to human factors/human error;
‘Murphy's’ law
6
b) Human Performance and Limitations
Vision;
Hearing;
Information processing;
Attention and perception;
Memory;
Claustrophobia and physical access
8
c) Social Psychology
Responsibility: individual and group;
Motivation and de-motivation;
Peer pressure;
‘Culture’ issues;
Team working;
Management, supervision and leadership
8
d) Factors Affecting Performance
Fitness/health;
Stress: domestic and work related;
Time pressure and deadlines;
Workload: overload and underload;
Sleep and fatigue, shift work;
Alcohol, medication, drug abuse .
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Subject
Code Semester I Total
Hours Session
Hours
1.2 Materials And Hardware – 1
Aircraft Materials — Ferrous
Characteristics, properties and identification of common
alloy steels used in aircraft;
Heat treatment and application of alloy steels
Testing of ferrous materials for hardness, tensile strength,
fatigue strength and impact resistance.
70
10
Aircraft Materials — Non -Ferrous
Characteristics, properties and identification of common non -
ferrous materials used in aircraft;
Heat treatment and application of non -ferrous materials;
Testing of non -ferrous material for hardness, tensile strength,
fatigue strength and impact resistance.
10
Aircraft Materials — Composite and Non -Metallic
Composite and non -metallic other than wood and fabric
Characteristics, properties and identification of
common composite and non-metallic materials, other than
wood, used in aircraft;
Sealant and bonding agents
The detection of defects/deterioration in composite and non -
metallic material.
Repair of composite and non-metallic material
10
Corrosion
Chemical fundamentals;
Formation by, galvanic action process, microbiological, stress;
Types of corrosion and their identification;
Causes of corrosion;
Material types, susceptibility to corrosion .
10
Fasteners 5
Screw threads
Screw nomenclature;
Thread forms, dimensions and tolerances for standard
threads used in aircraft;
Measuring screw threads;
5
Bolts, studs and screws
Bolt types: specification, identification and marking
of aircraft bolts, international standards;
Nuts: self locking, anchor, standard types;
Machine screws: aircraft specifications;
Studs: types and uses, insertion and removal;
Self tapping screws, dowels
10
Locking devices
Tab and spring washers, locking plates, split pins,
pal-nuts, wire locking, quick release fasteners, keys, circlips,
cotter pins
10
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Subject
Code Semester I Total
Hours Session
Hours
1.3 Maintenance Practices -I
Safety Precautions -Aircraft and Workshop
Aspects of safe working practices including precautions to
take when working with electricity, gases especially oxygen, oils and chemicals.
70
15
Instruction in the remedial action to be taken in the event of a
fire or another accident with one or more of these hazards
including knowledge on extinguishing agents.
Tools
10
Common hand tool types;
Common power tool types;
Operation and use of precision measuring tools;
Lubrication equipment and methods.
Operation, function and use of electrical general
25
Test Equipment.
Avionic General Test Equipment
Operation, function and use of avionic general test equipment.
20
1.4 Gas Turbine Engine Fundamentals & Helicopter Airframe
Structure .
GAS TURBINE ENGINE Fundamentals
Potential energy, kinetic energy, Newton's laws of motion,
Brayton cycle;
The relationship between force, work, power, energy, velocity,
acceleration;
Constructional arrangement and operation of turbojet, turbofan,
turboshaft, turboprop.
50
15
Airframe Structures .
Airworthiness requirements for structural strength;
Structural classification, primary, secondary and tertiary;
Fail safe, safe life, damage tolerance concepts;
Zonal and station identification systems;
Stress, strain, bending, compression, shear, torsion, tension,
hoop stress, fatigue;
Drains and ventilation provisions;
System installation provisions;
Lightning strike protection provision.
Construction methods of: stressed skin fuselage, formers,
stringers, longerons, bulkheads, frames, doublers, struts, ties,
beams, floor structures, reinforcement, methods of skinning and
anti -corrosive protection.
Pylon, stabiliser and undercarriage attachments;
Seat installation; Doors: construction, mechanisms, operation
and safety devices;
Windows and windscreen construction;
Fuel storage; Firewalls; Engine mounts;
Structure assembly techniques: riveting, bolting, bonding;
Methods of surface protection, chromating, anodising, painting;
Surface cleaning.
Airframe symmetry: methods of alignment and symmetry
checks.
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Subject
Code Semester I Total
Hours Session
Hours
1.5 Basic Aerodynamics
Physics of the Atmosphere
International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) application to
aerodynamics
70
5
Aerodynamics
Airflow around a body;
Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow, free stream flow,
relative airflow, upwash and downwash, vortices, stagnation;
The terms: camber, chord, mean aerodynamic chord, profile
(parasite) drag, induced drag, centre of pressure, angle of attack,
wash in and wash out, fineness ratio, wing shape and aspect
ratio; Thrust, Weight, Aerodynamic Resultant; Generation of Lift
and Drag: Angle of Attack, Lift coefficient, Drag coefficient, polar
curve, stall; Aerofoil contamination including ice, snow, frost
25
Theory of Flight
Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and drag;
Glide ratio;
Steady state flights, performance;
Theory of the turn;
Influence of load factor: stall, flight envelope and Structural
limitations;
Lift augmentation.
20
Flight Stability and Dynamics
Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active and
passive).
20
1.6 Practicals
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Subject
Code Semester II Total
Hours Session
Hours
2.7
Air Law, Airworthiness Requirements
Privileges of Licenses AMEs,
Categories and Limitations
Certificate Log Book entries,
Recording of defects,
Operational Lives of Components,
Compliance of CARs,
Mandatory Modifications.
Organisation Functions of Flight Crew and Ground personne l
Role of approved organisations,
Quality Control Organisations and their personnel
60
40
Human Performance –II
Physical Environment
Noise and fumes;
Illumination;
Climate and temperature;
Motion and vibration;
Working environment.
Tasks
Physical work;
Repetitive tasks;
Visual inspection;
Complex systems.
Communication
Within and between teams;
Work logging and recording;
Keeping up to date, currency;
Dissemination of information.
Human Error
Error models and theories;
Types of error in maintenance tasks;
Implications of errors (i.e accidents)
Avoiding and managing errors.
Hazards in the Workplace
Recognizing and avoiding hazards;
Dealing with emergencies.
20
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Subject
Code Semester II Total
Hours Session
Hours
2.8 Materials And Hardware –II
50
10 Aircraft rivets
Types of solid and blind rivets: specifications and identification,
heat treatment.
Pipes and Unions
5 Identification of, and types of rigid and flexible pipes and their
connectors used in aircraft;
Standard unions for aircraft hydraulic, fuel, oil, Pneumatic and
air system pipes.
Springs
3 Types of springs, materials, characteristics and applications
Bearings
5 Purpose of bearings, loads, material, construction;
Types of bearings and their application.
Transmissions
Gear types and their application;
10 Gear ratios, reduction and multiplication gear systems, driven
and driving gears, idler gears, mesh patterns;
Belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets.
Control Cables
10 Types of cables;
End fittings, turnbuckles and compensation devices;
Pulleys and cable system components;
Bowden cables;
Aircraft flexible control systems
Electrical Cables and Connectors;
7 Cable types, construction and characteristics;
High tension and co-axial cables;
Crimping;
Connector types, pins, plugs, sockets, insulators, current and
voltage rating, coupling, identification codes.
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Subject
Code Semester II Total
Hours Session
Hours
2.9 Maintenance Practices – II
Fits and Clearances
Drill sizes for bolt holes, classes of fits;
Common system of fits and clearances;
Schedule of fits and clearances for aircraft and engines;
Limits for bow, twist and wear;
Standard methods for checking shafts, bearings and other parts
40
3
Electrical Cables and Connectors;
Continuity, insulation and bonding techniques and testing;
Use of crimp tools: hand and hydraulic operated;
Testing of crimp joints;
Connector pin removal and insertion;
Co-axial cables: testing and installation precautions;
Wiring protection techniques: Cable looming and
Loom support, cable clamps, protective sleeving techniques
including heat shrink wrapping, shielding.
3
Riveting;
Riveted joints, rivet spacing and pitch;
Tools used for riveting and dimpling;
Inspection of riveted joints.
4
Pipes and Hoses
Bending and belling/flaring aircraft pipes;
Inspection and testing of aircraft pipes and hoses;
Installation and clamping of pipes .
3
Springs
Inspection and testing of springs. Rod systems. 1
Bearings
Testing, cleaning and inspection of bearings;
Lubrication requirements of bearings;
Defects in bearings and their causes.
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4
Transmissions
Inspection of gears, backlash;
Inspection of belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets;
Inspection of screw jacks, lever devices, push -pull
3
Control Cables
Swaging of end fittings;
Inspection and testing of control cables;
Bowden cables; aircraft flexible control systems.
2
Material handling 2
Sheet Metal
Marking out and calculation of bend allowance;
Sheet metal working, including bending and forming;
Inspection of sheet metal work.
2
Composite and non-metallic
Bonding practices;
Environmental conditions
Inspection method
4
Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Bonding
Soldering methods; inspection of soldered joints.
Welding and brazing methods;
Inspection of welded and brazed joints;
Bonding methods and inspection of bonded joints.
3
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Subject
Code Semester II Total
Hours Session
Hours
2.9 Aircraft Weight and Balance
Centre of Gravity/Balance limits calculation: use of relevant
documents;
Preparation of aircraft for weighing;
Aircraft weighing;
40
3
Aircraft Handling and Storage
Aircraft taxiing/towing and associated safety precautions;
Aircraft jacking, chocking, securing and associated safety
precautions;
Aircraft storage methods;
Refuelling/defuelling procedures;
De-icing/anti -icing procedures;
Electrical ground supplies.
Hydraulic ground supplies.
Pneumatic ground supplies.
Effects of environmental conditions on aircraft handling and
operation.
3
2.10 Electrical Fundamentals
Electron Theory
Structure and distribution of electrical charges within:
atoms, molecules, ions, compounds;
Molecular structure of conductors, semiconductors and
insulators.
40
3
Static Electricity and Conduction
Static electricity and distribution of electrostatic charges;
Electrostatic laws of attraction and repulsion; Units of charge,
Coulomb's Law; Conduction of electricity in solids, liquids, gases
and a vacuum
3
Electrical Terminology
The following terms, their units and factors affecting them:
potential difference, electromotive force, voltage, current,
resistance, conductance, charge, conventional current flow,
electron flow.
4
Generation of Electricity
Production of electricity by the following methods:
Light, heat, friction, pressure, chemical action, magnetism and
motion.
5
DC Sources of Electricity
Construction and basic chemical action of: Primary cells,
Secondary cells, lead acid cells, nickel cadmium cells, other
alkaline cells;
Cells connected in series and parallel;
Internal resistance and its effect on a battery;
Construction, materials and operation of thermocouples;
Operation of photo -cells.
7
DC Circuits
Ohms Law, Kirchoff's Voltage and Current Laws;
Calculations using the above laws to find resistance, voltage and
current;
Significance of the internal resistance of a supply
4
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Subject
Code Semester II Total
Hours Session
Hours
2.10 Resistance/Resistor
Resistance and affecting factors;
Specific resistance;
Resistor colour code, values and tolerances, preferred values,
wattage ratings;
Resistors in series and parallel;
Calculation of total resistance using series, parallel and series
parallel combinations;
Operation and use of potentiometers and rheostats;
Operation of Wheatstone Bridge.
Positive and negative temperature coefficient conductance;
Fixed resistors, stability, tolerance and limitations, Methods of
construction;
Variable resistors, thermistors, voltage dependent resistors;
Construction of potentiometers and rheostats;
Construction of Wheatstone Bridge;
40
5
Power
Power, work and energy (kinetic and potential);
Dissipation of power by a resistor;
Power formula;
Calculations involving power, work and energy.
4
Capacitance/Capacitor
Operation and function of a capacitor;
Factors affecting capacitance area of plates, distance between
plates, number of plates, dielectric and dielectric
constant, working voltage, voltage rating;
Capacitor types, construction and function;
Capacitor colour coding;
Calculations of capacitance and voltage in series and parallel
circuits;
Exponential charge and discharge of a capacitor,
Time constants; Testing of capacitors.
5
2.11 Piston Engine I
Fundamentals
Mechanical, thermal and volumetric efficiencies;
Operating principles — 2 stroke, 4 stroke, Otto and Diesel;
Piston displacement and compression ratio;
Engine configuration and firing order.
50
8
Engine Performance
Power calculation and measurement;
Factors affecting engine power;
Mixtures/leaning, pre-ignition
6
Engine Construction
Crank case, crank shaft, cam shafts, sumps;
Accessory gearbox;
Cylinder and piston assemblies;
Connecting rods, inlet and exhaust manifolds;
Valve mechanisms;
Propeller reduction gearboxes.
8
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Subject
Code Semester II Total
Hours Session
Hours
2.11 Engine Fuel Systems
Carburetors
Types, construction and principles of operation; Icing and
heating.
Fuel injection systems
Types, construction and principles of operation.
Electronic engine control
Operation of engine control and fuel metering systems
including electronic engine control (FADEC);
Systems lay-out and components.
50
8
Starting and Ignition Systems
Starting systems, pre -heat systems; Magneto types, construction
and principles of operation; Ignition harnesses, spark plugs; Low
and high tension systems.
4
Induction, Exhaust and Cooling Systems
Construction and operation of: induction systems including
alternate air systems; Exhaust systems, engine cooling systems
— air and liquid.
Supercharging/Turbo charging
Principles and purpose of supercharging and its effects on
engine parameters; Construction and operation of
supercharging/turbocharging systems;
System terminology; Control systems; System protection.
Lubricants and Fuels
Properties and specifications;
Fuel additives;
Safety precautions.
Lubrication Systems
System operation/lay -out and components.
2.12 Aerodynamics II
Theory of Flight — Rotary Wing Aerodynamics
Terminology;
Effects of gyroscopic precession;
Torque reaction and directional control;
Dissymmetry of lift, Blade tip stall;
Translating tendency and its correction;
Coriolis effect and compensation;
Vortex ring state, power settling, over pitching;
Auto -rotation;
Ground effect.
40
15
Flight Control Systems
Cyclic control; Collective control; Swash plate;
Yaw control: Anti -Torque Control, Tail rotor, bleed air;
Main Rotor Head: Design and Operation features;
Blade Dampers: Function and construction;
Rotor Blades: Main and tail rotor blade construction and
attachment; Trim control, fixed and adjustable stabilisers;
System operation:
Manual, Hydraulic, Electrical and Fly -by wire; Artificial feel;
Balancing and Rigging.
15
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Subject
Code Semester II Total
Hours Session
Hours
2.12 Blade Tracking and Vibration Analysis
Rotor alignment;
Main and tail rotor tracking;
Static and dynamic balancing;
Vibration types, vibration reduction methods;
Ground resonance.
40
5
Transmissions
Gear boxes, main and tail rotors;
Clutches, free wheel units and rotor brake. 5
2.13 Practicals
Subject
Code Semester III Total
Hours Session
Hours
3.14 ELECTRICAL FUDAMENTALS – II
DC Motor/Generator
Basic motor and generator theory;
Construction and purpose of components in DC generator;
Operation of, and factors affecting output and direction of
current flow in DC generators;
Operation of, and factors affecting output power, torque, speed
and direction of rotation of DC motors;
Series wound, shunt wound and compound motors;
Starter Generator construction.
40
6
Theory
Sinusoidal waveform: phase, period, frequency, cycle;
Instantaneous, average, root mean square, peak,
peak to peak current values and calculations of these
values, in relation to voltage, current and power
Triangular/Square waves;
Single/3 phase principles.
5
Resistive (R), Capacitive (C) and Inductive (L) Circuits
Phase relationship of voltage and current in L, C and R
circuits, parallel, series and series parallel;
Power dissipation in L, C and R circuits;
Impedance, phase angle, power factor and current calculations;
True power, apparent power and reactive power calculations.
5
Filters
Operation, application and uses of the following filters:
low pass, high pass, band pass, band stop. 3
Transformers
Transformer construction principles and operation;
Transformer losses and methods for overcoming them;
Transformer action under load and no -load conditions;
Power transfer, efficiency, polarity markings;
Calculation of line and phase voltages and currents;
Calculation of power in a three phase system;
Primary and Secondary current, voltage, turns ratio,
Power, efficiency;
Auto transformers.
5
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Subject
Code Semester III Total
Hours Session
Hours
3.14 AC Generators
Rotation of loop in a magnetic field and waveform produced;
Operation and construction of revolving armature and revolving
field type AC generators;
Single phase, two phase and three phase alternators;
Three phase star and delta connections advantages and uses;
Permanent Magnet Generators.
40
8
AC Motors
Construction, principles of operation and characteristics
of: AC synchronous and induction motors both single and
polyphase;
Methods of speed control and direction of rotation;
Methods of producing a rotating field: capacitor, inductor,
shaded or split pole.
8
3.15 DIGITAL TECHNIQUES & ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT SYSTEM - I
Electronic Instrument Systems
Typical systems arrangements and cockpit layout of Electronic
instrument systems.
50
18
Numbering Systems
Numbering systems: binary, octal and hexadecimal;
Demonstration of conversions between the decimal
And binary, octal and hexadecimal systems and vice
versa.
12
Data Conversion
Analogue Data, Digital Data;
Operation and application of analogue to digital, and digital to
analogue converters, inputs and outputs, limitations of various
types.
07
Data Buses
Operation of data buses in aircraft systems, including
knowledge of ARINC and other specifications.
07
Logic Circuits
Identification of common logic gate symbols, tables and
equivalent circuits;
Applications used for aircraft systems, schematic diagrams.
Interpretation of logic diagrams.
06
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Subject
Code Semester III Total
Hours Session
Hours
3.16 PISTON ENGINE - II
Engine Indication Systems
Engine speed;
Cylinder head temperature;
Coolant temperature;
Oil pressure and temperature;
Exhaust Gas Temperature;
Fuel pressure and flow;
Manifold pressure.
60
22
Power plant Installation
Configuration of firewalls, cowlings, acoustic panels,
engine mounts, anti -vibration mounts, hoses, pipes,
feeders, connectors, wiring looms, control cables and rods,
lifting points and drains.
18
Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation
Procedures for starting and ground run-up;
Interpretation of engine power output and parameters;
Inspection of engine and components: criteria, tolerances, and
data specified by engine manufacturer.
15
Engine Storage and Preservation
Preservation and depreservation for the engine and accessories/
systems. 5
3.17 Helicopter Systems – I
Air Conditioning
Air supply
Sources of air supply including engine bleed and ground cart
Air conditioning systems;
Distribution systems;
Flow and temperature control systems;
Protection and warning devices.
60
8
Instruments/Avionic Systems
Instrument Systems (ATA 31)
Pitot static: altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical Speed
indicator;
Gyroscopic: artificial horizon, attitude director, direction
indicator, horizontal situation indicator, turn and slip indicator,
turn coordinator;
Compasses: direct reading, remote reading;
Vibration indicating systems — HUMS;
Other aircraft system indication.
10
Avionic Systems
Fundamentals of system layouts and operation of:
Auto Flight (ATA 22);
Communications (ATA 23);
Navigation Systems (ATA 34).
12
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Subject
Code Semester III Total
Hours Session
Hours
3.17 Electrical Power (ATA 24)
Batteries Installation and Operation;
DC power generation, AC power generation;
Emergency power generation;
Voltage regulation, Circuit protection.
Power distribution;
Inverters, transformers, rectifiers;
External/Ground power.
60
10
Equipment and Furnishings (ATA 25)
Emergency equipment requirements;
Seats, harnesses and belts;
Lifting systems.
Emergency flotation systems;
Cabin lay -out, cargo retention;
Equipment lay-out;
Cabin Furnishing Installation.
15
Fire Protection (ATA 26)
Fire and smoke detection and warning systems;
Fire extinguishing systems;
System tests.
5
3.18 Maintenance Practices III
Disassembly, Inspection, Repair and Assembly Techniques
Types of defects and visual inspection techniques.
Corrosion removal, assessment and re -protection.
General repair methods, Structural Repair Manual;
Ageing, fatigue and corrosion control programmes;
Non destructive inspection techniques including, penetrant,
radiographic, eddy current, ultrasonic and boroscope methods.
Disa ssembly and re-assembly techniques.
Trouble shooting techniques
50
20
Abnormal Events
Inspections following lightning strikes and HIRF penetration.
Inspections following abnormal events such as heavy landings
and flight through turbulence.
10
Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance planning;
Modification procedures;
Stores procedures;
Certification/release procedures;
Interface with aircraft operation;
Maintenance Inspection/Quality Control/Quality assurance;
Additional maintenance procedures.
Control of life limited components
20
3.19 Practicals
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Subject
Code Semester IV Total
Hours Session
Hours
4.20 Engineering Drawing
Engineering Drawings
Diagrams and Standards
Drawing types and diagrams, their
Symbols
Dimensions
Tolerances
Projections
Identifying title block information
40
15
Microfilm, microfiche and computerised presentations; 05
Specification 100 of the Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America; 05
Aeronautical and other applicable standards including
ISO, AN, MS, NAS and MIL; 05
Wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams. 10
4.21 Digital Techniques & Electronic Instrument System II
Basic Computer Structure
Computer terminology (including bit, byte, software,
hardware, CPU, IC, and various memory devices such as RAM,
ROM, PROM);
Computer technology (as applied in aircraft systems).
Computer related terminology;
Operation, layout and interface of the major components in a
micro computer including their associated bus systems;
Information contained in single and multi address instruction
words;
Memory associated terms;
Operation of typical memory devices;
Operation, advantages and disadvantages of the various data
storage systems.
40
5
Microprocessors
Functions performed and overall operation of a microprocessor;
Basic operation of each of the following
Microprocessor elements: control and processing unit, clock,
register, arithmetic logic unit.
5
Integrated Circuits
Operation and use of encoders and decoders;
Function of encoder types;
Uses of medium, large and very large scale integration.
3
Integrated Circuits
Operation and use of encoders and decoders;
Function of encoder types;
Uses of medium, large and very large scale integration.
3
Multiplexing
Operation, application and identification in logic diagrams of
multiplexers and de multiplexers 3
Fiber Optics
Advantages and disadvantages of fiber optic data
Transmission over electrical wire propagation;
Fiber optic data bus; Fiber optic related terms; Terminations;
Couplers, control terminals, remote terminals;
Application of fiber optics in aircraft systems.
3
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Subject
Code Semester IV Total
Hours Session
Hours
4.21 Electronic Displays
Principles of operation of common types of displays
Used in modern aircraft, including Cathode Ray Tubes,
Light Emitting Diodes and Liquid Crystal Display.
40
5
Electrostatic Sensitive Devices
Special handling of components sensitive to electrostatic
discharges;
Awareness of risks and possible damage, component and
personnel an ti -static protection devices. Software Management
Control
Awareness of restrictions, airworthiness requirements and
possible catastrophic effects of unapproved changes to software
programmes.
4
Electromagnetic Environment
Influence of the following phenomena on maintenance
practices for electronic system:
EMC -Electromagnetic Compatibility EMI Electromagnetic
Interference HIRF -High Intensity Radiated Field
Lightning/lightning protection
4
Typical Electronic/Digital Aircraft Systems
General arrangement of typical electronic/digital
Aircraft systems and associated BITE(Built In Test
Equipment) testing such as:
ACARS -ARINC Communication and Addressing and Reporting
System
ECAM -Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring
EFIS -Electronic Flight Instrument System
EICAS -Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System
FBW -Fly by Wire
FMS -Flight Management System
GPS -Global Positioning System
IRS-Inertial Reference System
TCAS -Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System
5
4.22 Gas Turbine Engine - I
Engine Performance
Gross thrust, net thrust, choked nozzle thrust, thrust
distribution, resultant thrust, thrust horsepower, equivalent
shaft horsepower, specific fuel consumption;
Engine efficiencies; By -pass ratio and engine pressure ratio;
Pressure, temperature and velocity of the gas flow; Engine
ratings, static thrust, influence of speed, altitude and hot climate,
flat rating, limitations.
50
12
Inlet
Compressor inlet ducts
Effects of various inlet configurations;
Ice protection.
4
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Subject
Code Semester IV Total
Hours Session
Hours
4.22 Compressors
Axial and centrifugal types; Constructional features and
operating principles and applications; Fan balancing;
Operation:
Causes and effects of compressor stall and surge;
Methods of air flow control: bleed valves, variable inlet guide
vanes, variable stator vanes, rotating stator blades;
Compressor ratio
50
8
Combustion Section
Constructional features and principles of operation. 6
Turbine Section
Operation and characteristics of different turbine
blade types;
Blade to disk attachment;
Nozzle guide vanes;
Causes and effects of turbine blade stress and creep.
12
Exhaust
Constructional features and principles of operation;
Convergent, divergent and variable area nozzles;
Engine noise reduction;
Thrust reversers.
8
4.23 Propellers
Fundamentals
Blade element theory;
High/low blade angle, reverse angle, angle of attack, rotational
speed;
Propeller slip;
Aerodynamic, centrifugal, and thrust forces;
Torque;
Relative airflow on blade angle of attack;
Vibration and resonance
50
8
Propeller Construction
Construction methods and materials used in
wooden, composite and metal propellers;
Blade station, blade face, blade shank, blade back and hub
assembly;
Fixed pitch, controllable pitch, constant speeding propeller;
Propeller/spinner installation.
5
Propeller Pitch Control
Speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and
electrical/electronic;
Feathering and reverse pitch;
Over speed protection
6
Propeller Synchronising
Synchronising and synchrophasing equipment. 5
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Subject
Code Semester IV Total
Hours Session
Hours
4.23 Propeller Ice Protection
Fluid , Electrical de-icing equipment.
50 8
Propeller Maintenance
Static and dynamic balancing; Blade tracking;
Assessment of :
blade damage, blade erosion, blade corrosion, impact damage,
blade delamination; Propeller treatment/repair schemes;
Propeller engine running.
12
Propeller Storage and Preservation
Propeller preservation and depreservation 6
4.24 ELECTRONIC FUDAMENTALS
Semiconductors/Diodes
Transistors, Transistor symbols;
Component description and orientation;
Transistor characteristics and properties. (b)
Construction and operation of PNP and NPN transistors;
Base, collector and emitter configurations;
Testing of transistors.
Basic appreciation of other transistor types and their uses.
Application of transistors: classes of amplifier (A, B,C);
Simple circuits including: bias, decoupling, feedback and
stabilisation; Multistage circuit principles: cascades, push -pull,
oscillators, multivibrators, flip-flop circuits.
50
3
Integrated Circuits
Description and operation of logic circuits and linear
circuits/operational amplifiers.
Description and operation of logic circuits and linear circuits;
Introduction to operation and function of an operational
amplifier used as: integrator, differentiator, voltage follower,
comparator; Operation and amplifier stages connecting
methods: resistive capacitive, inductive (transformer), inductive
resistive (IR), direct;
Advantages and disadvantages of positive and negative feedback.
10
Printed Circuit Boards
Description, Use of printed circuit boards. 10
Servomechanisms
Understanding of the following terms: Open and closed loop
systems, feedback, follow up, analogue transducers;
Principles of operation and use of the following synchro system
components/features: revolvers, differential, control and torque,
transformers, inductance and capacitance transmitters.
Understanding of the following terms: Open an closed loop,
follow up, servomechanism, analogue, transducer, null, damping,
feedback, deadband; Construction operation and use of the
following Synchro system components: resolvers, differential,
control and torque, E and I transformers, inductance
transmitters, capacitance transmitters, synchronous
transmitters; Servomechanism defects, reversal of synchro leads
hunting.
15
4.25 Practicals
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Subject
Code Semester V Total
Hours Session
Hours
5.26 GAS TURBINE ENGINE – II
Bearings and Seals
Constructional features and principles of operation.
100 04
Lubricants and Fuels
Properties and specifications;
Fuel additives;
Safety precautions.
06
Lubrication Systems
System operation/lay -out and components. 04
Fuel Systems
Operation of engine control and fuel metering systems
including electronic engine control (FADEC);
Systems lay-out and components.
05
Air Systems
Operation of engine air distribution and anti -ice control
systems, including internal cooling, sealing and external air
services.
06
Starting and Ignition Systems
Operation of engine start systems and components;
Ignition systems and components;
Maintenance safety requirements.
08
Engine Indication Systems
Exhaust Gas Temperature/ Interstage Turbine Temperature;
Engine Thrust Indication: Engine Pressure Ratio,
Engine turbine discharge pressure or jet pipe pressure
systems;
Oil pressure and temperature;
Fuel pressure and flow;
Engine speed;
Vibration measurement and indication;
Torque;
Power.
13
Power Augmentation Systems
Operation and applications;
Water injection, water methanol;
Afterburner systems.
4
Turbo -prop Engines
Gas coupled/free turbine and gear coupled turbines;
Reduction gears;
Integrated engine and propeller controls;
Over speed safety devices.
13
Turbo -shaft engines
Arrangements drive systems, reduction gearing, couplings,
control systems. 13
Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)
Purpose, operation, protective systems 8
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Subject
Code Semester V Total
Hours Session
Hours
5.26 Power plant Installation
Configuration of firewalls, cowlings, acoustic panels, engine
mounts, anti -vibration mounts, hoses, pipes, feeders, connectors,
wiring looms, control cables and rods, lifting points and drains.
100
4
Fire Protection Systems
Detection and Operation of extinguishing systems. 3
Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation
Procedures for starting and ground run-up;
Interpretation of engine power output and parameters;
Trend monitoring (including oil analysis, vibration and
boroscope)
Inspection of engine and components to criteria, Tolerances and
data specified by engine manufacturer;
Compressor washing/cleaning;
Foreign Object Damage.
7
Engine Storage and Preservation
Preservation and depreservation for the engine and
Accessories/systems. 2
5.27 Helicopter Systems II
Fuel Systems (ATA 28)
System lay-out;
Fuel tanks;
Supply systems;
Dumping, venting and draining;
Cross -feed and transfer;
Indications and warnings;
Refueling and defueling.
60
10
Hydraulic Power (ATA 29)
System lay-out;
Hydraulic fluids;
Hydraulic reservoirs and accumulators;
Pressure generation: electric,
mechanical, pneumatic;
Emergency pressure generation;
Pressure Control; Power distribution;
Indication and warning systems;
Interface with other systems.
10
Ice and Rain Protection (ATA 30)
Ice formation, classification and detection;
Anti -icing and de-icing systems:
electrical, hot air and chemical;
Rain repellant and removal;
Probe and drain heating.
10
Landing Gear (ATA 32)
Construction, shock absorbing;
Extension and retraction systems: normal and emergency;
Indications and warning;
Wheels, tyres, brakes;
Steering; Skids, floats
10
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Subject
Code Semester V Total
Hours Session
Hours
5.27 Lights (ATA 33)
External: navigation, landing, taxiing, ice;
Internal: cabin, cockpit, cargo;
Emergency
100
3
Pneumatic/Vacuum (ATA 36)
System lay-out;
Sources: engine, compressors, reservoirs, ground supply.
Pressure control;
Distribution;
Indications and warnings;
Interfaces with other systems.
3
GAS TURBINE ENGINE
Fundamentals
Potential energy, kinetic energy, Newton's laws of motion,
Brayton cycle;
The relationship between force, work, power, energy, velocity,
acceleration;
Constructional arrangement and operation of turbojet,
turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop.
10
5.28 Aviation Management
Production, planning and control system
Fleet / MRO Management.
Material management.
Aircraft Inventory control.
Aircraft preservation management.
Handling of dangerous goods.
Good maintenance practices.
Standard practices & management.
Time and Motion study.
Ergonomic lay outs for maintenance.
Cockpit resource management.
Safety & Accident investigation.
Insurance policy procedures in aviation.
Study of EASA -145 & FAR -145 systems.
ETOPS.
Flight management.
Project on Progressive vs Block maintenance.
Control of ground equipments.
Costing & accounting.
Base management & MIS.
Human resources.
Leadership & personal management.
Case study of industry standards.
Health Safety & Environment techniques (HSE).
50
50
5.29 Practicals
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Subject
Code Semester VI Total
Hours Session
Hours
6.30 Aircraft Structure Systems
Snag Analysis & Rectification (Mechanical)
The snags in the aircrafts pertaining to syllabus covered in the
semester I to Semester V for aircraft structure systems namely
hydraulics, pneumatics, ice & rain protection, landing gear,
oxygen, fire protection, air conditioning, and cabin
pressurization. The snag analysis and rectification.
Snag Analysis & Rectification ( Avionics)
The snags in the aircrafts pertaining to syllabus covered in
the semester I to Semester V for aircraft structure systems
namely electrical, instrument, radio & digital. The snag
analysis and rectification.
20
10
10
6.31 Aircraft Practices
Aircraft Engine & Engine fuel system – Repair, maintenance.
The snags in the aircrafts pertaining to syllabus covered in the
semester I to Semester V for aircraft structure systems namely
Aircraft engines, Fuel system, Fuel metering system, lubrication
system. The snag analysis and rectificatio n..
Ground handling & documentation
Ground handling & ground support and safety equipments,
Engine starting precaution, propeller & turbine engines, Hot
& hung starts, use of equipment for hydraulic power, air
conditioning, electrical power, fuelling of aircraft,
precautions for servicing oil/ fuel, servicing of oxygen
system, lashing & mooring of light and heavy aircraft, taxiing
and marshalling, jacking of aircraft, cold weather handling
20
10
10
6.32 Practicals
Aircraft Structure Systems
6.33 Practicals
Aircraft Practices
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(Appendix ‘B’)
New ordinances 6749 & 6750 relating to the
B.Sc. (Aeronautics)
i) Necessity of starting these courses: - The University of Mumbai’s Garware Institute of
Career Education & Development plans to introduce three years Full time B.Sc.
(Aeronautics) . The training course in the field of Aeronautics is designed to give the
students a comprehensive knowledge of aircraf t maintenance methodology/ systems/
procedures, its management and human factors to enable the participants to become skilled
and competent professionals in aviation field which confirms their commitment to
excellence in an ever -changing vibrant industry.
ii) Whether UGC has recommended to start the said courses: - UGC encourages the
incorporation of skill oriented and value added courses t o develop skilled manpower.
iii) Whether all the courses have commenced from the academic year 20 17-18: - Yes, it
would be commencing from the Academic year 20 17-18.
iv) The Courses started by the University are self -financed, whether adequate number of
eligible permanent Faculties are available? – Yes, this course is self -financed. The expert
visiting faculty from industries come to teach this course.
v) To give details regarding duration of the course and is it possible to compress the
course? : - The duration of the course in Three years (Six Semester). It cannot be further
compressed.
vi) The intake capacity of each course an d no. of admissions given i n the current
academic year (2017 -18): - The intake capacity of this course 60 students each batch and
admitted 47 s tudents.
vii) Opportunities of Employability / Employment available after undertaking these
courses: - The studen ts completing this course have career opportunities are Aircraft
servicing industry, Maintenance & Repair Organizations, Airline Management, Aircraft
Technical support, Flight attending etc. This is primarily because careers in the aviation
industry requi re a lot of special skills.
I/c. DIRECTOR
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