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

TCH

THEORY
MA1621

Probability and Statistics

AE1631

Mechanics of Flight

AE1632

Aircraft General Engineering

Maintenance Practices

AE 1633

Civil Aviation Requirements - I

AE1634

Aircraft Systems and Instrumentations

AE1635

Avionics

24

24

TOTAL
SEMESTER II
Code No.

AE1636

Course Title
THEORY
Maintenance and Reliability
Engineering

TCH

AE1637

Airframe Maintenance and Repair

AE1638

Aero Engine Maintenance and Repair

AE1639

Aircraft Composite Structures and

Repair

AE1640

Civil Aviation Requirements II

BA 1701

Airlines and Airport Management

Aero Engine Laboratory

24

28

PRACTICAL
AE1641

TOTAL

SEMESTER III

Code No.

Course Title

TCH

Aircraft Maintenance Management

E1

Elective I

E2

Elective II

Aircraft Systems Laboratory

Project Work Phase I

12

12

16

24

THEORY
AE1642

PRACTICAL
AE1626**
AE1643

TOTAL
** -Common toM.E. Aeronautical Engineering

SEMESTER IV

Code No.

Course Title

TCH

24

12

24

12

24

PRACTICAL
AE1644

Project Work - Phase II

TOTAL

Total No. of Credits: 76

LIST OF ELECTIVES

M.E. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

ELECTIVES FOR 3rd SEMESTER: E I & E II
Course Code

Course Title

AE1646

Airlines Operation and Scheduling

AE1647

Diagnostic Techniques

MG1606

Airline Marketing Management

AE1649

Helicopter Maintenance

AE1650

Aircraft Navigation Systems

MG1602

Entrepreneurship Development

AE1651

Aviation safety management

AE1652

System Simulation And Modelling

AE1653

Advanced optimization techniques

AE 1654

Logistics and supply chain management

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

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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

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

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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

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 Students II Edition,

AIRCRAFT GENERAL ENGINEERING AND

MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

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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

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

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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--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.

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.

AE1634

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND

INSTRUMENTATIONS

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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

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 Administation, 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

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

INTRODUCTION TO AVIONICS

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

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UNIT IV

MAINTENANCE AND COSTS OF AVIONICS

BIT and CFDS, Automatic Test Equipment, Speeds maintenance, ATLAS, Remote
diagnostics and maintenance support-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

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

MAINTENANCE MANAGAMENT

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Hookes 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

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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

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 & physicians kit
in an aircraft; use of furnishing materials in aircraft; concessions; aircraft log books;
document to be carried on board on Indian registered 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

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

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

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

Safety Regulation Economic Regulation Management of Bilaterals Aviation

Security
UNIT V CONTROLLING

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

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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.

Piston Engines

1,2,3,4

Jet Engines

6,7,1,9

Propeller pitch setting stand

Aircraft with serviceable stand

1 to 10

Precision instruments (Vernier Caliper,

Micro meter, Cylinder bore gauge,
depth gauge, Bevel Protector and DTI

2 each

3,5,1

NDT Equipments (Defectoscope,

Dyepenetrant method, Hot oil Chalk
Method

1 each

2,1

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SEMESTER III
AE 1642 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

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

AIRLINE ECONOMICS AND MAINTENANCE COST

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

SCHEDULE AND CONSTRAINTS

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 support 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

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

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

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

2.

Hydraulic Jacks (Screw Jack)

1,2,4,1

3.

Trestle adjustable

1,2,4,1

4.

Spirit Level

5.

Levelling Boards

6.

Cable Tensiometer

7.

Adjustable Spirit Level

8.

Plumb Bob

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PROJECT WORK (Phase I & II)

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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

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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 Passenger 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 Passenger Delays Flight

Postponement and Cancellation ModelAirline 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

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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-Feedback 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

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

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
Passenger & 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. Advertisement 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

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

HELICOPTER FUNDAMENTALS

Basic directions Ground handling, bearings Gears.

UNIT II

MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM

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

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

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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
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MG1602

ENTERPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

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

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 Support 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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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 support 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, Designing and managing the supply
chain, McGraw-Hill Companies Inc., 2000.

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