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2102 Fundamentals Of Aeronautical Engineering Set1
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Code No: RA212102
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II B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
FUNDAMENTALS OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
1. (a) Explain the various engine-starting systems. [10]
(b) Discuss the contribution of Otto Lilienthal in the eld of aeronautics. Who
made the further contributions in the work eld of Otto Lilienthal ? Explain.
[6]
2. De ne an aircraft. How do you classify the various ight vehicles ? [16]
3. Describe a rate of climb indicating instrument. How is it similar to or di erent
from an Air speed indicator? Make use of sketches. - [16]
4. What is understood by the term “STABILITY OF ATMOSPHERE”? Work out
the conditions under which atmosphere is stable. [16]
5. Discuss the di erent types of ribs and spars used in all metal aircraft wing. Also
draw a neat sketch for each type. [16]
6. What are the general types of construction of wings and fuselage, give practical
examples of each type with neat sketches. [16]
7. What are the various components of turboprop engine? Describe them brie y.
Discuss the di erent types of turboprop engines. [16]
8. What are the di erent types of rockets? Discuss their relative merits and applica-
tions.
[16]
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Code No: RA212102
RA
II B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
FUNDAMENTALS OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
1. (a) Explain the various engine-starting systems. [10]
(b) Discuss the contribution of Otto Lilienthal in the eld of aeronautics. Who
made the further contributions in the work eld of Otto Lilienthal ? Explain.
[6]
2. De ne an aircraft. How do you classify the various ight vehicles ? [16]
3. Describe a rate of climb indicating instrument. How is it similar to or di erent
from an Air speed indicator? Make use of sketches. - [16]
4. What is understood by the term “STABILITY OF ATMOSPHERE”? Work out
the conditions under which atmosphere is stable. [16]
5. Discuss the di erent types of ribs and spars used in all metal aircraft wing. Also
draw a neat sketch for each type. [16]
6. What are the general types of construction of wings and fuselage, give practical
examples of each type with neat sketches. [16]
7. What are the various components of turboprop engine? Describe them brie y.
Discuss the di erent types of turboprop engines. [16]
8. What are the di erent types of rockets? Discuss their relative merits and applica-
tions.
[16]
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