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JNTU B.Tech III AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS Previous Question Paper (May - 2018 - R13)
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B. Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
PART A
What are the four elements of air transport system?
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The four elements of an air transport system are the aircraft, the airport (infrastructure), the air traffic control (ATC) system, and the airline (or operator).
Mention the two models that can be applied by a national authority in terms of exercising their authority as a safety regulator?
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The two models are the prescriptive model, which relies on strict adherence to detailed regulations and standards, and the performance-based model, which focuses on achieving specific safety outcomes and managing risks.
What is aviation communication?
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What is GPS? How does it work?
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What are the four notable points on the payload range diagram?
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What is advantage of safety management system (SMS) concept?
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What are the ideal conditions to be considered for an airport siting?
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Define the terms: i) Airport demand and ii) Airport supply.
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What are the benefits that should be accured if an aircraft is leased?
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What are the aspects that have to be considered for air fleet planning?
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PART B
What are the roles and responsibilities of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?
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What are the four criteria used to assess a possible failure in any system, within or supporting an aircraft’s operation?
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What are the categories of airspace? Explain using a schematic diagram.
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Explain the working of aircraft communication addressing and reporting system (ACARS).
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Explain about maximum cash-flow value and the break-even period using an aircraft programme cash flow curve.
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How do you ensure aircraft cost compatibility with the operational infrastructure?
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What should an airport do consider a lot to boost its attractiveness to operators? Explain in detail.
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Explain about obstacle safeguarding with a typical diagram.
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What are the functions that a typical departing passenger must pass through? Explain.
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Explain about hub and spoke route structure and its advantages with round-robin schedule.
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