Aircraft Powerplants: Powerplant Certification, Tenth Edition
The most comprehensive guide to aircraft powerplants―fully updated for the latest advances and regulations
This up-to-date guide contains all the information you need to master the operation and maintenance of aircraft engines and achieve FAA Powerplant certification. The book offers plain-language explanations of all current engine components, mechanics, and technologies. This tenth edition features expanded coverage of turbine engine theory, operational procedures, maintainability, engine systems operation, and propeller systems. You will get new examples, exercises, and practice exam questions as well as revised content to align with 2022 FAA regulations. Hundreds of detailed diagrams and real-world examples throughout illustrate each topic. In addition, an up-to-date solutions manual is available online.
Aircraft Powerplants: Powerplant Certification, Tenth Edition covers:
Aircraft powerplant classification and progressReciprocating-engine construction and nomenclatureInternal-combustion engine theory and performanceInduction, supercharger, and turbocharger systemsCooling, exhaust, and lubrication systemsBasic fuel systems and carburetorsFuel injection systemsReciprocating-engine ignition and starting systemsOperation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of reciprocating enginesReciprocating-engine overhaul practicesPrincipal parts, construction, types, and nomenclature of gas-turbine enginesGas-turbine engine theory and jet propulsion principles and efficienciesGas-turbine engine fuels and fuel systemsTurbine-engine lubricants and lubricating systemsIgnition and starting systems of gas-turbine enginesTurbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft enginesGas-turbine operation, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and overhaulPropeller theory, nomenclature, and operationTurbopropellers and control systemsPropeller installation, inspection, and maintenanceEngine indicating, warning, and control systemsCustomer Reviews
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