A complete course of study for the aircraft maintenance student in the subject of aircraft structures. Covers tools, materials, processes.

This essential reference provides a thorough overview of aircraft-support systems as well as their maintenance and inspection - knowledge necessary to pass the second half of the middle section of the FAA's required curriculum for Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs). Containing up-to-date information that meets 14 CFR Part 147 requirements and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes from the FAA mechanics knowledge tests, this comprehensive textbook covers specific systems involved in the airframe, such as electrical, fuel, cabin-atmosphere control, communications, navigation, and fire-protection systems. Complete with updated full-color graphics, study questions and answer keys, an extensive glossary, and additional career information, this revised edition is ideal for at-home, classroom, or university-level training.

All you need to know about aircraft structures and materials, tools and fasteners, layout, setback, bends and repairs, and practical applications of dies, jigs and fixtures. Great for special classes and homebuilders. Fully illustrated with glossary, index and study questions. Written by Nick Bonacci. ISBN# 0-89100-296-0. 140 pages.

"This textbook ... was written for the Aviation Maintenance Technician student of today. It is based on the real-world requirements of today's aviation industry. At the same time, it does not eliminate the traditional subject areas taught since the first A&E schools were certified."--p. iii.

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 Similar books offered in the past are out of print, out of date, and some ignore turbine engines.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

This book provides a self-contained course in aircraft structures which contains not only the fundamentals of elasticity and aircraft structural analysis but also the associated topics of airworthiness and aeroelasticity.