Code No: 07A12101 Set No.

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I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Describe about The Aeronautical Triangle - Langley, The Wrights and Glenn Cur-
tiss Comment on their contributions. [16]

2. Explain with neat diagrams the different types of power operated control systems.
[16]

3. (a) Why is it difficult to find out the exact height of the atmosphere using a
pressure altimeter?
(b) What is meant by the density of air? How it various with altitude? [8+8]

4. (a) What is meant by the term ultimate load?

(b) Define Fail safe and Safe Life design. [10+6]

5. (a) Mention the merits of turbojet engine.

(b) Mention various aircrafts using the power plants of jet and piston engines.
(c) Name the aircrafts having turbo shaft engines. [6+6+4]

6. (a) Explain the term “tail heavy”.

(b) What is meant by an unstable movement of the centre of pressure.
(c) Variations of lift along the wing span. [6+6+4]

7. With the series of diagrams, explain the static and dynamic responses of an aircraft
after it has been disturbed by a small force. [16]

8. Describe the Kepler’s laws of planetary motion. [16]

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Code No: 07A12101 Set No. 2
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the features of swept back wing?

(b) Write the advantage swept front wing? [8+8]

2. (a) In a power operated control system how is the aerodynamic load of the control
surface transmitted to the pilot?
(b) Explain about the hydraulic actuator. [8+8]

3. (a) What are the differences between the “troposphere” and the “stratosphere”.
(b) What is aspect ratio and what is its significance? [8+8]

4. Explain the functions of:

(a) Elevator
(b) Aileron
(c) Rudder. [6+6+4]

5. Consider a rocket with Kerosine - Oxygen as the fuel - oxidiser combination. The
ratio of initial weight before blast off to the final weight at burnout is 5.5. Calculate
the burner velocity. [16]

6. Derive a continuity equation for steady fluid flow. [16]

7. (a) Explain with the aid of a diagram, the four main forces acting on an aeroplane
in straight horizontal flight.
(b) With the help of diagram, explain yawing, pitching and rolling. [8+8]

8. Discuss the basic aspects of space vehicle trajectories. [16]

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Code No: 07A12101 Set No. 3
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Write notes on Montgolfer’s hot-air balloon?

(b) Briefly describe the developments in aeronautics between (1832-1910) [8+8]

2. (a) Explain the operation of controllable trim tabs.

(b) How does a controllable trim tab differ from a fixed tab? [8+8]

3. How does the pressure distribution over an aerofoil change as we increase the angle
of attack from negative values to beyond the stalling angle? [16]

4. (a) How is a metal wing sealed so it may be used as a fuel tank?

(b) Describe the construction of a typical stabilizer for a light airplane.
[8+8]

5. Explain the principle and operation of a turbofan engine with sketch. [16]

6. Derive Bernoull’s equation for incompressible flow. [16]

7. (a) Explain with the aid of a diagram, the four main forces acting on an aeroplane
in straight horizontal flight.
(b) With the help of diagram, explain yawing, pitching and rolling. [8+8]

8. A communications satellite is positioned on a ‘stationery orbit’ over a geographical

point on the equator. Calculate the radius of its orbit and its speed. [16]

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Code No: 07A12101 Set No. 4
I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
(Aeronautical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. What was the contribution of French man Felix DV Temple in the aero plane Power
system. [16]

2. Explain with neat diagrams the different types of power operated control systems.
[16]

3. (a) Why is it difficult to do a steep side-slip on a modern aircraft?

(b) What are the problems of inverted flight?
(c) What are the causes of bumpy weather? [6+4+6]

4. (a) Write notes on frames and stringers.

(b) Illustrate monocoque construction of fuselage with neat sketch. [8+8]

5. (a) Differentiate between ram jet and turbo jet.

(b) Give a detailed description about the operation of ram jet engine. [6+10]

6. (a) Compare the effect of the drag for a blunt body and a streamlined body with
neat sketches.
(b) Explain the effect at laminar and turbulent flow over a sphere. [8+8]

7. (a) What are control tabs? State their uses.

(b) How are control surfaces balanced. [8+8]

8. Discuss the four types of orbits and trajectories in space vehicle. [16]

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