Book Summary

This is the most comprehensive book available on aircraft systems as they relate to pilots and pilot training, Aircraft Systems for Pilots covers all system types. It is an excellent choice for commercial and advanced private pilot programs, as well as for the individual who wants to be well versed in how airplanes really work. ISBN #0-88487-214-9. 450 pages.

Introduction
Acknowledgements
Chapter I	Physics
	General Characteristics of Matter; Matter; Systems of Measurement; Fluids; Machines; Work; Energy, and Power; Friction; Force and Motion of Bodies; Vibration; Resonance; Additional Reading; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter II	Aircraft Engine Types & Construction
	The Heat Engine; Comparison of Aircraft Powerplants; Types of Reciprocating Engines; Reciprocating Engine Design and Construction; Crankcases; Crankshafts; Connecting Rods; Pistons; Piston Rings; Cylinders; Cylinder Numbering; Firing Order; Valves; Valve-Operating Mechanism; Bearings; Propeller Reduction Gearing; Propeller Shafts; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter III	Reciprocating Engine Theory of Operation
	Reciprocating Gasoline Engine Operating Principles; Operating Cycles; Four-Stroke Cycle; Engine Power and Efficiency; Absolute and Gauge Pressure; Efficiencies; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter IV	Engine Lubrication and Cooling
	Principles of Engine Lubrication; Requirements & Characteristics of Reciprocating Engine Lubricants; Internal Lubrication of Reciprocating Engines; Reciprocating Engine Lubrication Systems; Lubrication System Operation Maintenance Practices; Engine Cooling Systems; Pilot Responsibility for Engine Temperature Control; Thermal Shock; Additional Reading; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter V	Propellers and Governors
	General; Propeller Principles; Propeller Operation; Types of Propellers; Constant Speed Propellers; Governor Principles; Unfeathering; Propeller Synchronization; Propeller Ice Control Systems; Additional Reading; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter VI	Fuels and Fuel Systems
	Fuel: The Energy Source for the Combustion Process; Reciprocating Engine Fuels; Fuel Handling; Fuel Metering Systems; The Aircraft Float Carburetor; Carburetor Icing and Carburetor Heat Use; Pressure Carburetors; Fuel Injection System; Bendix Fuel Injection System; The Teledyne-Continental Fuel Injection System; Additional Reading; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter VII	Power Management
	RPM and MAP; Other Factors Affecting Power; Less MAP Required at Altitude; Engine Operation; “Propping” To Start an Engine; Stopping Procedure; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter VIII	Supercharging & Turbocharging
	Turbocharging: Turbocompound Systems for Reciprocating Engines, Study Questions and Problems
Chapter IX	Pressurization and High Altitude Operations
	Altitude Physiology; The Atmosphere; Respiration and Circulation; Respiration; Circulation; Hypoxia; Oxygen Equipment; Hyperventilation; Dysbarism; Trapped Gases Cause, Effects, Prevention and Treatment; Evolved GasesCause, Effects, Prevention, and Treatment; Scuba Diving and Flying; Cabin Pressurization and Decompression; Cabin Pressurization Systems; Additional Reading; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter X	Electrical Principles
	Electron Flow; Units of Electrical Measurement; Pressure, Metric Prefixed and Powers of Gen; Static Electricity; Electrostatic Fields; Distribution of Electrical Charges; Magnetism; Electromagnetics; Terms Relating to Magnetism and Electromagnetism; Sources of Electrical Energy; Electromagnetic Induction: Chemical; Thermal (Heat); Pressure; Light; Ohm’s Law; Mechanical Power in Electrical Circuits; Advantage of Alternating over Direct Current; Alternating Current; Generating Alternating Current; Alternating Current Terms and Values; Additional Reading; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter XI	Electrical Components
	Batteries; Primary Cells; Secondary Cells; Battery Servicing; Generators; Control of Aircraft DC Generators; DC Alternators and their Control; Circuit Control Devices; Control Devices; Protective Devices; Resistors; Inductors; Energy Stored in Electrostatic Fields; Transformers; Types of Practical Inductors; Inverters; Diodes; Half-wave Rectifier; Full-wave Rectifier; Bridge-type Full-wave Rectifier; Full-wave Three-phase Rectifier; Additional Reading; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter XII	Aircraft Electrical Systems
	Series and Parallel Circuits; Voltage and Current Measuring Instruments; The Aircraft Electrical System; Putting it all Together; ammeters and Loadmeters in the Circuit; Electrical System Installation; Ignition Systems; Electrical Circit of the Magneto; Special Forms of Magnetos; Aids to Starting; Ignition Lead; Spark Plugs; Additional Reading; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter XIII	Hydraulic Systems and Landing Gear
	History of Fluid Power Applications; Basic Laws of Fluid Power; Fluid Statics and Dynamics; Hydraulic Fluids; Hydraulic Systems Components; Evolution of the Aircraft Hydraulic System; The Power Pack; Aircraft Landing Gear; Nose Wheel Steering and Shimmy Dampers; Aircraft Brakes; Aircraft Wheels; Tires and Tubes; Additional Reading; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter XIV	Pneumatic and Deicing Systems
	Pneumatic Systems; Ice Control Systems; Rain Control Systems; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter XV	Aircraft Structures and Flight Controls
	Evolution of Aircraft Structures; Stresses and Structure; Stresses; Materials for Aircraft Construction; Structures; Flight Controls; Auxiliary Lift Devices; Control Systems for Large Aircraft; Additional Reading; Study Questions and Problems Chapter XVI Weight & Balance, Inspections and Pilot Maintenance Weight and Balance; Adverse-Loaded Center of Gravity; Weight and Balance Changes after an Alteration; Aircraft Inspections; Pilot Accomplished Maintenance; Maintenance Forms and Records; Additional Reading; Study Questions and Problems
Chapter XVII	Aircraft Instrument Systems
	Introduction; Classification of Instruments; Pitot-static Systems; New Types Of Rate Gyros; The Magnetic Compass; EFIS and EICAS Systems; Additional Reading; Study Questions and Problems
Answers to Study Problems
Index

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