AO4013 Aircraft Systems Engineering Syllabus:

AO4013 Aircraft Systems Engineering Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course will make students
1. To provide exposure to basic concepts of Aircraft product system engineering and design
2. To provide exposure to different fault and failure analysis methods in aircraft systems.
3. To provide exposure on systems engineering process, System Architecture and integration
4. To provide exposure on the importance of Maintainability, reliability and availability of the product.
5. To provide exposure importance of formal planning and documentation in systems engineering.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Overview of Systems Engineering- Systems Engineering Concept Map-Systems Definition-The seven steps Systems Engineering-Conceptual System Design- System Engineering Process Requirements and Management-Trade Studies-Integrated Product And Process Development.

UNITII THE AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND DESIGN

Introduction- Everyday Examples of Systems- Aircraft Systems –Generic Systems-Product Life Cycle- Different Phases-Whole Life Cycle Tasks- Systems Analysis-Design Drivers in the Project, Product, Operating Environment- Interfaces with the Subsystems-Mission analysis

UNIT III SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE SAND INTEGRATION

Introduction- Systems Architectures –Modeling and Trade-Offs Evolution of Avionics Architectures- Systems Integration Definition-Examples of Systems Integration-Integration Skills-Management of Systems Integration.

UNITIV PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND CONFIGURATION CONTROL

Stakeholders- Communications- Criticism- Configuration Control Process-Portrayal of a System Varying Systems Configurations- Compatibility-Factors Affecting Compatibility–Systems Evolution. Considerations and Integration of Aircraft Systems- Risk Management.

UNITV SYSTEMS RELIABILITYAND MAINTAINABILITY

Systems and Components-Analysis- Influence, Economics, Design for Reliability-Fault and Failure Analysis-System Life Cycle cost-Case Study-Maintenance Types-Program-Planning and Design.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this course, Students will be able to
CO1: Describe the importance of systems engineering process in product development
CO2: Categorize different aircraft systems and will be able to differentiate the avionics architectures
CO3: Outline the different stages of product development and factors influencing in each stage
CO4: Analyze the different alternatives during design process
CO5: Plan, organize and document the task related to product design, development and testing.

REFERENCES:

1. Andrew P.Sage& James E.Armstrong, “Introduction to Systems Engineering”, 1st edition, 2000.
2. Erik Aslaksen& Rod Belcher, “Systems Engineering”, Prentice Hall, 1992.
3. Ian Moir&Allan Seabridge, “Design and Development of Aircraft Systems”, Wiley, 2nd edition, 2012.
4. Ian Moir& Allan Seabridge, “Aircraft Systems Mechanical, electrical, and avionics subsystems integration”, John Wiley &Sons Ltd, 2011.
5. Peter. Sydenham, “Systems Approach to Engineering Design”,Artechhouse,Inc,London, 2003.