Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The most comprehensive guide to aircraft powerplants―fully updated for the latest advances This authoritative textbook contains all the information you need to learn to master the operation and maintenance of aircraft engines and achieve FAA Powerplant certification. The book offers clear explanations of all engine components, mechanics, and technologies. This ninth edition has been thoroughly revised to include the most current and critical topics. Brand-new sections explain the latest engine models, diesel engines, alternative fuels, pressure ratios, and reciprocating and turbofan engines. Hundreds of detailed diagrams and photos illustrate each topic. Aircraft Powerplants, Ninth Edition covers: •Aircraft powerplant classification and progress •Reciprocating-engine construction and nomenclature •Internal-combustion engine theory and performance •Lubricants and lubricating systems •Induction systems, superchargers, and turbochargers •Cooling and exhaust systems •Basic fuel systems and carburetors •Fuel injection systems •Reciprocating-engine ignition and starting systems •Operation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of reciprocating engines •Reciprocating engine overhaul practices •Principal parts, construction, types, and nomenclature of gas-turbine engines •Gas-turbine engine theory and jet propulsion principles •Turbine-engine lubricants and lubricating systems •Ignition and starting systems of gas-turbine engines •Turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft engines •Gas-turbine operation, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and overhaul •Propeller theory, nomenclature, and operation •Turbopropellers and control systems •Propeller installation, inspection, and maintenance •Engine indicating, warning, and control systems

Newly revised and comprehensive information on aircraft gas turbine powerplants and updated coverage of jet engine technology. Extensive cross-reference between today's aircraft and engines. Now includes over 500 illustrations, charts and tables. Written by Otis and Vosbury. ISBN# 0-88487-311-0. 514 pages.

The most comprehensive, current guide to aircraft powerplants Fully revised to cover the latest industry advances, Aircraft Powerplants, Eighth Edition, prepares you for certification as an FAA powerplant technician in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). This authoritative text has been updated to reflect recent changes in FAR Part 147. This new edition features expanded coverage of turbine-engine theory and nomenclature; current models of turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft engines; and up-to-date details on turbine-engine fuel, oil, and ignition systems. Important information on how individual components and systems operate together is integrated throughout the text. Clear photos of various components and a full-color insert of diagrams and systems are included. Review questions at the end of each chapter enable you to check your knowledge of the topics presented in this practical resource. Aircraft Powerplants, Eighth Edition, covers: Aircraft powerplant classification and progress Reciprocating-engine construction and nomenclature Internal-combustion engine theory and performance Lubricants and lubricating systems Induction systems, superchargers, turbochargers, and cooling and exhaust systems Basic fuel systems and carburetors Fuel injection systems Reciprocating-engine ignition and starting systems Operation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of reciprocating engines Reciprocating-engine overhaul practices Gas-turbine engine: theory, jet propulsion principles, engine performance, and efficiencies Principal parts of a gas-turbine engine, construction, and nomenclature Gas-turbine engine: fuels and fuel systems Turbine-engine lubricants and lubricating systems Ignition and starting systems of gas-turbine engines Turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft engines Gas-turbine operation, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and overhaul Propeller theory, nomenclature, and operation Turbopropellers and control systems Propeller installation, inspection, and maintenance Engine indicating, warning, and control systems

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The most comprehensive guide to aircraft powerplants―fully updated for the latest advances This authoritative textbook contains all the information you need to learn to master the operation and maintenance of aircraft engines and achieve FAA Powerplant certification. The book offers clear explanations of all engine components, mechanics, and technologies. This ninth edition has been thoroughly revised to include the most current and critical topics. Brand-new sections explain the latest engine models, diesel engines, alternative fuels, pressure ratios, and reciprocating and turbofan engines. Hundreds of detailed diagrams and photos illustrate each topic. Aircraft Powerplants, Ninth Edition covers: •Aircraft powerplant classification and progress •Reciprocating-engine construction and nomenclature •Internal-combustion engine theory and performance •Lubricants and lubricating systems •Induction systems, superchargers, and turbochargers •Cooling and exhaust systems •Basic fuel systems and carburetors •Fuel injection systems •Reciprocating-engine ignition and starting systems •Operation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of reciprocating engines •Reciprocating engine overhaul practices •Principal parts, construction, types, and nomenclature of gas-turbine engines •Gas-turbine engine theory and jet propulsion principles •Turbine-engine lubricants and lubricating systems •Ignition and starting systems of gas-turbine engines •Turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft engines •Gas-turbine operation, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and overhaul •Propeller theory, nomenclature, and operation •Turbopropellers and control systems •Propeller installation, inspection, and maintenance •Engine indicating, warning, and control systems

This book introduces aircraft to students in any aviation-related track of study, whether they are future mechanics/technicians, pilots, or aviation managers. High school programs will also find this book useful for teaching the basics about aircraft.Readers get an excellent overview of aircraft structures and systems. And a substantial portion of the book is devoted to reciprocating and turbine powerplants and the systems that support them. Similar books offered in the past are out of print, out of date, and some ignore turbine engines. Throughout, this book explains the newest technologies and the tried-and-true ones that are still used. It is easy to understand, heavily illustrated, and has many photographs-all to enhance learning.Topics include aircraft structures; flight controls and flaps; electrical systems; hydraulic systems; landing gear, wheels, tires, and brakes; fuel systems; cabin atmosphere; instrument systems; ice, rain, smoke, and fire protection systems; aircraft powerplants overview; reciprocating engines; reciprocating engine systems; turbine engines and systems; and aircraft maintenance and documentation