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Book Synopsis: The most comprehensive guide to aircraft powerplants—fully updated for the latest advances and regulationsThis 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 progress
- Reciprocating-engine construction and nomenclature
- Internal-combustion engine theory and performance
- Induction, supercharger, and turbocharger systems
- Cooling, exhaust, and lubrication 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 and efficiencies
- 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
Details
Looking to become an FAA-certified aircraft powerplant technician? Look no further than the Aircraft Powerplants: Powerplant Certification, Tenth Edition book. This comprehensive guide is packed with all the information you need to master the operation and maintenance of aircraft engines. With plain-language explanations of engine components, mechanics, and technologies, this book is your key to success.
The tenth edition has been fully updated for the latest advances and regulations, ensuring you have the most current knowledge. Expanded coverage of turbine engine theory, operational procedures, and engine systems operation will give you a competitive edge in your studies. Plus, with new examples, exercises, and practice exam questions, you'll have plenty of opportunities to test your understanding.
One of the standout features of this book is the hundreds of detailed diagrams and real-world examples that illustrate each topic. These visual aids will help reinforce your understanding and make complex concepts more accessible. And if you ever find yourself needing extra assistance, an up-to-date solutions manual is available online.
Don't miss out on this indispensable resource for anyone aspiring to be an aircraft powerplant technician. Get your copy of Aircraft Powerplants: Powerplant Certification, Tenth Edition today and take the first step towards your FAA certification.
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