The A&P Technician Powerplant Textbook has been revised to include the latest industry best practices and regulatory requirements, and is an essential tool for successful aircraft maintenance. Not only does it provide the fundamentals for the student studying to become a certificated aviation maintenance technician, but it also serves as an excellent resource for the experienced maintenance professional.
Overview
This thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated edition fully integrates practical A&P powerplant skills with theory of the A&P general topic areas. It includes a wealth of colored illustrations and examples to help maximize the most from your study efforts. Each section includes comprehensive exercises that check the understanding of the material. The textbook introduces the fundamental concepts, terms and procedures that are the foundation of the more complex material that will be encountered in later maintenance training.
Features include:
A comprehensive glossary
Summary checklists after each chapter
Color images and graphics
Key terms
End of chapter questions
Subjects include:
Reciprocating engine operation, instruments, maintenance and overhaul
Turbine engine operation, instruments, maintenance and overhaul
Induction systems
Exhaust systems
Fuel and Fuel-metering systems
Ignition and electrical systems
Motors and generators
Lubrication systems
Cooling systems
Engine fire protection
Propeller systems
Powerplant and propeller inspections
Troubleshooting
