Nepal Airlines Corporation

Syllabus for Senior Technician (Grade - V)

Aircraft Maintenance Service (A & C)
Open Competition

A. Stages and Procedures of Examination System

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Full Marks : 100
Pass Marks: 40
B. Material Contents

Part 1 - Fundamentals 24 marks (12 Questions)

1.1. Arithmetic: Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, proportion, variation, power, roots and
logarithms.
1.2. Algebra: Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of like unlike terms, simple
equations, transpositions of formulae
1.3. Geometry and Menssuration: Lines, angles, regular plane figures, regular solids. Areas of
plane figures and surfaces of regular solids. Volumes of cubes, prisms and cylinders
1.4. Trigonometry: Sine, cosine and tangent ratios, Solution of right-angled triangles using
trigonometrical ratios.
1.5. Graphs: Construction and interpretation of graphs of linear, simple exponential, sine and
cosine functions.
1.6. Vectors: Vector and scalar quantities, summation and resolution of vector quantities.
1.7. Mechanics: U.S. British and metric systems of measurement the S.I. System and methods of
conversion: measurement tolerances, mass, weight, moments, centre of gravity. Dynamics:
force, speed, velocity, angular velocity, acceleration, inertia, momentum, torque, work,
energy and power, Newton's Laws of Motion.
1.8. Fluid-mechanics: Pressure, density, specific gravity, Pascal's principle, Archimedes' principle
Properties of fluids, Bernoulli's Theorem, Venture meter, steady and unsteady flow,
potential and kinetic energy effects in fluid flow.
1.9. Heat and Thermodynamics: Thermometers and temperature scales Celsius, Fahrenheit,
Rankin and Kelvin. Conversion between scales, Quantity of heat: units of heat (calories,
B.T.U., C.H.U.), heat capacity, specific heat. Heat transfer convection, radiation and
conduction, expansion of solids and liquids: co-efficient of linear expansion of solids, bi-
metallic strips, elementary, thermodynamics, first and second laws, mechanical equivalent
of heat, humidity, absolute and relative, vapor pressure, Gases; Charles" and Boyle's Laws,
internal energy of a gas, specific heat of gas, relationship between internal energy and heat.

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1.10. Electricity and Magnetism Fundamentals, atoms and electrons, conductors and insulators
electric currents, electromotive forces, difference of potential; electrical units; power; work
and energy Ohm's Law, specific resistance series, parallel and combined DC circuits
Kirchhoff's Laws, the Wheatstone bridge, Electromagnetic Induction: Faraday's Laws,
Lenz's magnitude and direction f induced EMF, generators, inducting coils, Inductance and
capacitance: mutual inductance, self inductance, unit of capacitance, specific inductive
capacity, condensers, dielectric strength, losses and efficiency, Simple A.C. principles
generation, measurement of A.C. current, voltage and frequency simple transformers and
rectifiers.
1.11. Basic Computer knowledge

Part 2 - Workshop Practice 16 Marks (8 Questions)

2.1. Workshop Standards: Workshop safety, care of tools, dimensions, workmanship.

2.2. Basic Tools: Hand tools for driving, cutting and shaping, Spanners and wrenches torque
wrenches. Grinding and broaching.

2.3. Measurement: Rules, dividers, caliper, micrometers, vernier gauges, dial gauges, thread
gauges, marking out.

2.4. Technical Drawing: Orthographic projection first angle and third angle, isometric and oblique
projection. Dimensioning standard symbols, Representation of machine unit.

2.5. Wires and Cables: Standard wire gauges: U.S., U.K. and metric, wire ropes: types, splicing,
swaging, and fittings. Turn-buckles and tensioning devices: locking and safety.

Part - 3 Material Science 10 Marks (5 Questions)

3.1. Metals and Alloys: Pure metals, metallic alloys, carbon additions to iron, cast and wrought
forms of steel.

3.2. Mechanical Properties of Metals: Elasticity, hardness, ductility, behavior under stress and
strain, tensile test, hardness, fatigue.

3.3. Steel: Type of steel, classification of steels, heat treatment, surface hardening.

3.4. Aluminum Alloys: Properties of aluminum and its alloys, heat treat corrosion protection.

3.5. Non-ferrous Alloys: Utilization and properties of magnesium alloys, nickel alloys, brasses,
bronzes, titanium alloys.

3.6 Joining of Metals: Welding-gas arc and resistance brazing and silver soldering, adhesive
bonding.

3.7. Non-Destructive Testing: Types of defects, Penetrate dye and electromagnetic methods,
elementary principles of ultrasonic, eddy-current methods.

3.8. Corrosion Protection: Causes and types of corrosion, protection of metals by anodizing,
plating, coating and painting.
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4.9. Non-metallic Materials: Properties and utilization of wood, glue, fabric, dope, paint, rubber,
plastics, glass, fiberglass and textiles on aircraft, structural composite materials.

Part 4-General Knowledge of Aircraft - 10 Marks (5 Questions)

4.1. Flight: Theory of flight, fixed wings and rotary-wings: advantages and disadvantages.

4.2. Fixed-wing flight: Gliders and aeroplanes, biplanes and monoplanes, single-engines and multi
engine aircraft. Aircraft shapes for particular purposes

4.3. Rotary-wing Flight: Autogiro and helicopters, general principles of rotorcraft

4.4. Propulsion: Types of engine: Basic principles of piston and turbo engines elementary
principles of pulsejets ramjets and rackets.

4.5. Air-conditioning Systems: Heating and ventilating systems, Air-sources: types of compressors
and blowers, air bleeds, Silencers and coolers, Flow and pressure controls; flow control
valves, pressure controllers, outflow valves, sensing and control devices, Temperature and
humidity control: heat sources-compression, combustion heaters. Cooling systems: heat
exchangers air-cycle coolers, vapor cycle coolers.

Part 5-Piston Engines Theory -20 Marks (10 Questions)

5.1. Piston Engine Theory: Four stroke cycle-bore, stroke, compression ratio, mean effective
pressure, engine efficiency, and mechanical volumetric and total, Determination of
horsepower, performance.

5.2. Configuration and Construction: Inline, horizontally-opposed and radial engines, number of
cylinders, cooling methods, construction.

5.3. Lubrication: Oil specifications, oil supply system, Engine oil system, pressure regulation,
filter and chip detectors.

5.4. Fuels and Fuel System: Fuel specifications: octane and performance numbers, additives, tank
and fuel system layouts: types of tanks, venting tank pumps, quantity and flow indicating
Refueling defuelling: over-wing and under-wind system, filtration, fire explosion
precautions. Protection from ice vapor locking and micro-biological contamination.

5.5. Carburetion and supercharging: float-types, carburetors: principles, construction control

devices. Fuel injection system; principles, types, construction, control devices

5.6. Ignition: Magneto systems: polar indicator and rotating armature type, low tension ignition
systems, installing and timing magnetos, spark plugs: types, construction, cleaning, testing.

5.7. Engine Accessories: Gear-boxes, pumps, generators, etc. Engine starting system, Engine
instrumentation: tachometers, pressure and temperature indicators.

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 Part 6-Gas Turbine Engines - 20 Marks (10 Questions)

6.1. Turbine Engine Theory: Constant pressure cycle: effect of altitude, temperature and forward
speed on performance, engine efficiency-thermal propulsive and overall performance.

6.2. Compressors: Principles: impulse and reacting blading, blade shrouds, turbine efficiency,
construction, materials, balance, surging and stalling, Intakes and castings: pressure
recovery, bleeds, anti-icing.

6.3. Turbines: Principles: impulse and reaction blading, blade shrouds, turbine efficiency,
Construction: materials creep, cooling of discs and blades, bearings and balance.

6.4. Fuels and Fuel System: Fuel specifications: kerosene, wide cut, additives, tank and fuel
system layouts: types of tanks, venting tank pumps, quantity and flow indication, fire
explosion precautions, Protection from ice. Vapor locking and micro-biological
contamination.

6.5. Combustion: Principles of continuous combustion, pipe, cannular and annular combustion
chambers, combustion efficiency, type of fuel nozzles.

6.6. Engine Accessories: Gear-boxes, pumps, generators, etc. Engine starting system, Engine
instrumentation: tachometers, pressure and temperature indicators.

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