Important Aviation Books to Purchase

Aircraft Maintenance and Repair, Seventh Edition by Michael Kroes, William Watkins, Frank Delp, Ronald Sterkenburg



GET UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION TO PERFORM RETURN-TO-SERVICE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND PASS YOUR FAA AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION!
Aircraft Maintenance & Repair, Seventh Edition, is a valuable resource for students of aviation technology that provides updated information needed to prepare for an FAA airframe technician certification — and can be used with classroom discussions and practical application in the shop and on aircraft. This expanded edition includes recent advances in aviation technology to help students fi nd employment as airframe and powerplant mechanics and other technical and engineering-type occupations.

For easy reference, chapters are illustrated and present specific aspects of aircraft materials, fabrication processes, maintenance tools and techniques, and federal aviation regulations.

THIS UPDATED EDITION INCLUDES:

- Modern aircraft developed since the previous edition, such as the Boeing 777, the Airbus A330, modern corporate jets, and new light aircraft
- New chemicals and precautions related to composite materials
- Current FAA regulations and requirements
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification requirements
- 8-page full-color insert
- The newest maintenance and repair tools and techniques
- Updated figures and expanded chapters

Aviation Mechanic Handbook: The Aviation Standard by Dale Crane



A core reference for mechanics, aircraft owners, and pilots, this book compiles specifications from numerous reference books and government publications into one handy, toolbox-size reference guide. Revised to reflect current specifications, it provides mechanics with all the reference information critical to maintaining aircraft, including the most frequently used measurements, scales, charts, and diagrams. Topics covered in detail include metal fabrication, corrosion control, nondestructive inspection, control systems, and oxygen-system servicing. This new edition features additional information on the latest techniques in the industry, including composite materials and aircraft batteries. The stay-flat spiral binding and tabbed format facilitate quick look-ups and make this a convenient and safe on-the-job reference book.

Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians, Seventh Edition by Larry Reithmaier, Ron Sterkenburg



The practical, on-the-job aircraft manual--now fully updated
For more than 60 years, the Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians has been the trusted resource for building, maintaining, overhauling, and repairing aircraft. This illustrated guide provides clear, step-by-step procedures for all essential aircraft tasks.

The Seventh Edition has been thoroughly revised to cover the latest advances in the industry, including composite materials, cutting-edge nondestructive testing, and detection equipment and procedures. New photos, diagrams, tables, and schematics are featured throughout this must-have reference.

Coverage includes:

- Tools and their proper use
- Materials and fabricating
- Drilling and countersinking
- Riveting
- Bolts and threaded fasteners
- Aircraft plumbing
- Control cables Electrical wiring and installation
- Aircraft drawings
- Nondestructive testing (NDT)
- Corrosion detection and control
- Composite materials

Aircraft Powerplants, Eighth Edition by Thomas Wild, Michael Kroes



Fully revised to cover the latest industry advances, Aircraft Powerplants, Eighth Edition, prepares you for certification as an FAA powerplant technician in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). This authoritative text has been updated to reflect recent changes in FAR Part 147.

This new edition features expanded coverage of turbine-engine theory and nomenclature; current models of turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft engines; and up-to-date details on turbine-engine fuel, oil, and ignition systems. Important information on how individual components and systems operate together is integrated throughout the text. Clear photos of various components and a full-color insert of diagrams and systems are included. Review questions at the end of each chapter enable you to check your knowledge of the topics presented in this practical resource.

- Aircraft powerplant classification and progress
- Reciprocating-engine construction and nomenclature
- Internal-combustion engine theory and performance
- Lubricants and lubricating systems
- Induction systems, superchargers, turbochargers, and cooling and exhaust 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
- Gas-turbine engine: theory, jet propulsion principles, engine performance, and efficiencies
- Principal parts of a gas-turbine engine, construction, and nomenclature
- 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 system



Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, Sixth Edition by Thomas Eismin



Complete coverage of modern electrical and electronics systems for aircraft
Fully updated for the latest technological advances, this comprehensive text describes design concepts, FAA certification requirements, and aerospace-quality maintenance and repair techniques for aircraft electrical and electronics systems. The materials contained in this book will benefit designers, engineers, and technicians for all aircraft and aerospace vehicles. The requirements for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certification are also presented. The book contains new and revised information on:

- The Airbus A-380 and the Boeing 787
- Fiber-optic cable
- Brushless motors and modern sensors
- Variable frequency generators
- Very light jet electrical power systems
- Electronic maintenance data
- Advanced integrated test equipment
- GPS augmentation systems and satellite communications
- Flight data and cockpit voice recorders
- Synthetic vision and radar systems
- Integrated flight decks
- Flight management systems
- And much more

This thoroughly up-to-date resource leads you from the fundamentals of electron theory through to the study of aircraft digital control systems. In-depth details on AC and DC systems for virtually all varieties of aircraft--including the newest models--are provided. New and improved diagrams, an 8-page full-color insert, and helpful troubleshooting techniques are also included.

Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, Sixth Edition, covers: • Fundamentals of electricity • Applications of Ohm’s law • Aircraft storage batteries • Electric wire and wiring practices • Alternating current • Electrical control devices • Digital electronics • Electric measuring instruments • Electric motors • Generators and related control circuits • Alternators, inverters, and related controls • Power distribution systems • Design and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems • Radio theory • Communication and navigation systems • Weather warning and other safety systems • Instruments and autoflight systems

Aircraft Engineering Principles by Lloyd Dingle, Michael H Tooley



Aircraft Engineering Principles is the essential text for anyone studying for licensed A&P or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer status. The book is written to meet the requirements of JAR-66/ECAR-66, the Joint Aviation Requirement (to be replaced by European Civil Aviation Regulation) for all aircraft engineers within Europe, which is also being continuously harmonised with Federal Aviation Administration requirements in the USA.

The book covers modules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 of JAR-66/ECAR-66 in full and to a depth appropriate for Aircraft Maintenance Certifying Technicians, and will also be a valuable reference for those taking ab initio programmes in JAR-147/ECAR-147 and FAR-147. In addition, the necessary mathematics, aerodynamics and electrical principles have been included to meet the requirements of introductory Aerospace Engineering courses. Numerous written and multiple choice questions are provided at the end of each chapter, to aid learning.

General Test Guide 2015: The "Fast-Track" to Study for and Pass the Aviation Maintenance Technician Knowledge Exam by ASA Test Prep Board



The Fast Track series is designed to prepare applicants who are seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications for the full range of material on each test of the series. Prospective test takers are supplied with questions that have been used in the FAA's knowledge exams for aviation mechanics along with an answer key, explanations, and references to quickly improve their comprehension and retention of the test and study materials. Learning Statement Codes (LSC) are also included, enabling students to easily interpret which subject areas are indicated as needing further study on their knowledge test reports.

This volume of the series deals with the "General" section of the FAA Knowledge Requirements for Aviation Maintenance Technicians.

Airframe Test Guide 2015: The "Fast-Track" to Study for and Pass the Aviation Maintenance Technician Knowledge Exam by ASA Test Prep Board



Part of a series designed to prepare applicants who are seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications for the full range of material, this guide offers current test questions, answers, detailed explanations, illustrations, and oral and practical study outlines to the FAA's Airframe Knowledge Exam. The series is designed in a "fast-track" format for increased comprehension and retention of the studied materials. This guide also lists and identifies all the FAA Learning Statement Codes (LSC) that the FAA uses on their Knowledge Test Reports, which are useful for test takers to find out what their weak areas are if they missed any questions on their FAA exams.

This volume of the series deals with both parts of the "Airframe" section of the FAA Knowledge Requirements for Aviation Maintenance Technicians.

Powerplant Test Guide 2015: The "Fast-Track" to Study for and Pass the Aviation Maintenance Technician Knowledge Exam by ASA Test Prep Board



The Fast Track series is designed to prepare applicants who are seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications for the full range of material on each test of the series. This test guide offers current test questions, answers, detailed explanations, illustrations, and oral and practical study outlines to the FAA's Powerplant Knowledge Exam. The series is designed in a "fast-track" format for increased comprehension and retention of the studied materials. This guide also lists and identifies all the FAA Learning Statement Codes (LSC) that the FAA uses on their Knowledge Test Reports, which are useful for test takers to find out what their weak areas are if they missed any questions on their FAA exams, and focus further study on those areas.

Featuring all the questions from the FAA Knowledge Exam's "Powerplant" section for Aviation Maintenance Technicians, this new edition answers and explains the toughest questions on the FAA exams.

Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance, Second Edition by Avotek



The aircraft powerplant is a complex and fascinating area of aircraft maintenance. The advances in system management with the introduction of the Full Authority Digital Engine Control, FADEC, has been revolutionary. The fourth in the Avotek textbook series for FAA part 147 schools, this book covers the engines and systems that are currently being used in the industry. Avotek's design philosophy can be seen in the attention to detail and the focus on the student and the instructor.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Oral & Practical Exam Guide by Dale Crane



Written by industry expert Dale Crane, this book prepares AMT students for the general, airframe, and powerplant oral and practical exams with information on the certification process, typical projects and required skill levels, practical knowledge requirements in a Q&A format, and reference materials for further study.

Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Alterations: Acceptable Methods, Techniques & Practices (FAA AC 43.13-1B and 43.13-2B by FAA



This title's pub date will be changed to Jan.2013 via a database correction form after the submission is accepted and the ISBN is in the system.

This handbook for Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs), repair stations, aircraft owners and homebuilders details the standards for acceptable methods, techniques, and practices for the inspection, repair, and alteration of aircraft. It is a combination of the two most important Advisory Circulars (ACs) written by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on this topic—namely, "Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices: Aircraft Inspection and Repair" (AC 43.13-1B) and "Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices: Aircraft Alterations" (AC 43.13-2B) -- printed and bound into one volume and called the "AC 43.13-1B/2B."

AC 43.13-1B provides details on the materials and practices, health and safety, inspection, repair, and finishes for wood structures, fabric covering, fiberglass and plastics, and metal structures, welding and brazing. It includes chapters dedicated to nondestructive inspection (NDI), corrosion, inspection and protection, aircraft hardware, control cables and turnbuckles, engines, fuel, exhaust, propellers, aircraft systems and components, weight and balance, electrical systems, avionics, and human factors.

AC 43.13-2B is a manual filled with details and instructions for the installation of aircraft components and systems, such as communications, navigation, and emergency systems, anticollision and supplementary lights, skis, oxygen systems in nonpressurized aircraft, rotorcraft external-load devices, cargo slings and external racks, glider and banner tow-hitches, aircraft batteries and more, including guidance on adding or relocating instruments.

These combined manuals provide this pertinent information where no manufacturer repair or maintenance instructions exist. The details and standards for methods and practices covered are applicable to non-pressurized civil aircraft with a gross weight of 12,500 pounds or less. Illustrated throughout; includes a glossary, and a list of useful acronyms and abbreviations.

Aviation Mechanic Practical Test Standards for General, Airframe and Powerplant: FAA-S-8081-26, -27, and -28 (Effective June 1, 2003) With Changes 1, 2, and 3 by FAA



ASA reprints the most current FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) in this series of handy cockpit-sized guides. Every PTS is written by the FAA and details the type and level of skill and knowledge that must be demonstrated before an examiner can issue a certificate or rating to an applicant, describing also the background study and reference materials.

This new PTS guide for mechanics includes all three current standards in one book for the General (8081-26—through Change 3), Airframe (8081-27—through Change 3), and Powerplant (8081-28—through Change 2) sections of the Oral & Practical exams, the last step in the quest for the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certificate. The standards presented in these guides are the only way for AMT students, their instructors, as well as the examiners themselves, to know what the FAA expects for these required tests. Therefore they are essential for preparation, study, and eventually passing the tests to become FAA-certified aviation mechanics.

EASA Part-66 Question Bank: Volume-1



EASA Part-66 Test Guide is compiled by the experienced Aircraft Maintenance Training Instructors. Contains more than 10,000 probable sample questions with the answer and explanation, very essential to prepare for and pass EASA Part-66 Module Exams.

Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication & Repair by Louis C. Dorworth



“Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair” is the complimentary text to the basic Abaris Training composite courses. The text assumes no prior knowledge about advanced composite materials, and gradually makes the reader conversant in composite terminology. Although largely geared toward the aerospace industry, it will also appeal to readers working in sporting goods, wind energy, marine and motor sports industries. After giving a comprehensive description of what composites are and how they work, the book breaks the materials down into their constituents; different types of fibers; carbon, aramid, glass, and others; matrix materials; ceramics, thermoplastic and specifically thermoset resins and their different chemistries. It then goes into detail about design considerations and guidelines, various tooling concepts, manufacturing methods, and accepted repair theories and concepts. Other sections include the most up-to-date information on adhesive bonding technology, core materials, materials testing and non-destructive inspection (NDI) techniques and equipment.

Mathematics For Aviation Maintenance; EASA Module 01 by Aircraft Technical Book Company LLC



An EASA Part 66/147 approved manual on Mathematics for the Aviation Maintenance Technician fully compliant as EASA Module 1. This module contains instruction in basic mathematics for the aviation maintenance technician as prescribed by EASA Part 66/147 for the B1, B2 rating. For most students, this module is a review of the principles learned previously in life. Those being exposed to these mathematic principles for the first time may require remedial training. There are many applications for mathematics in aviation maintenance. the goal of Module 1 is to review the basic mathematic knowledge that a certified maintenance professional will need. This manual is presented in 3 chapters: 1] Arithmetic Arithmetical terms and signs, methods of multiplication and division, fractions and decimals, factors and multiples, weights, measures, and conversion factors, ratio and proportion, averages and percentages, areas and volumes, squares, cubes, and square and cube roots 2] Algebra a) Evaluating simple algebraic expressions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, use of brackets, simple algebraic fractions. b) Linear equations and their solutions, indices and powers, negative and fractional indices, binary and other applicable numbering systems, simultaneous equations and second degree equations with one unknown, logarithms. 3] Geometry a) Simple geometrical constructions. b) Graphical representation, nature and uses of graphs, functions. c) Basic trigonometry, trigonometrical relationships, use of tables, and rectangular and polar coordinates.

Physics For Aviation Maintenance; EASA Module 02 by Aircraft Technical Book Company LLC



EASA Part 66/147 compliant Module 2 on Physics for the aviation maintenance technician for B1 and B2 aircraft maintenance certification. This book teaches what is required by EASA for B1 and B2 knowledge testing and typical of the curricula offered within EASA certified 2 year Part 147 programs.

EASA Electrical Fundamentals Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Series, Module 03 by Aircraft Technical Book Company LLC



EASA Part 66/147 compliant Module 3 on Electrical Theory for Part 66/147 B1 and B2 aircraft maintenance certification.

Electronic Fundamentals for Aviation Maintenance; EASA Module 04 by Aircraft Technical Book Company LLC



EASA Part 66/147 compliant Module 4 - Electronics Fundamentals written to the levels required for B-1 mechanical students. note: If you are a B-2 Avionics student, the depth of this manual will be insufficient for your knowledge and testing requirement. A higher level Module 4 for B-2 students will become available around September of 2014

Hardware and Materials For Aviation Maintenance; EASA Module 06 by Aircraft Technical Book Company LLC



EASA Part 66/147 compliant Module 6 on aircraft structural materials and hardware for Part 66/147 B1 and B2 aircraft maintenance certification.

Basic Aerodynamics For Aviation Maintenance; EASA Module 08 by Aircraft Technical Book Company LLC



EASA Part 66/147 compliant Module 8 on Aerodynamics for the aviation maintenance technician for B1 and B2 aircraft maintenance certification. This book teaches what is required by EASA for B1 and B2 knowledge testing and typical of the curricula offered within EASA certified 2 year Part 147 programs. The focus is on a basic understanding of the various conditions of flight and flight controls as applied to the day to day tasks of an aircraft technician. This manual is presented in 4 chapters: 1] Physics of the Atmosphere International standard atmosphere, application to aerodynamics 2] Aerodynamics a) Airflow around a body. b) Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow, free stream flow, relative airflow, upwash and downwash, vortices, stagnation. c) Terms: camber, chord, mean aerodynamic chord, profile (parasitic) drag, induced drag, center of pressure, angle of attack, wash-in and wash-out, fineness ration, wing shape, and aspect ratio. d) Thrust, weight, aerodynamic resultants. e) Generation of lift and drag, angle of attack, lift coefficient, polar curve, stall. f) Airfoil contamination including ice, snow, and frost. 3] Theory of flight a) relationship between lift, weight, thrust, and drag. b) glide ratio. c) steady state flights, performance. d) theory of the turn. e) influence of load factor, stall, flight envelope and structural limitations. f) lift augmentation 4] Flight stability and dynamics longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active and passive)

Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance; EASA Module 9 by Aircraft Technical Book Company LLC



An EASA Part 66/147 approved manual on Human Factors fully compliant as EASA Module 9 up through level 3. Produced in cooperation with HATA, Hellenic Aviation Training Academy. A very complete manual covering human factors in the aviation maintenance environment including physiological, and psychological aspects, human interaction, communications, risk management, workforce dynamics as well as understanding and managing human related errors. Emphasis is given to the MEDA model (Maintenance Error Decision Aid) including its philosophy and process, how to develop and implement the program, along with a sample MEDA form and detailed instructions and advice on how to complete it while getting the most of the program.

Aviation Legislation For Aviation Maintenance; EASA Module 10 by Aircraft Technical Book Company LLC



EASA Part 66/147 compliant Module 10 on EASA aviation legislation for the aviation maintenance technician for B1 and B2 aircraft maintenance certification. This book teaches what is required by EASA for B1 and B2 knowledge testing and typical of the curricula offered within EASA certified 2 year Part 147 programs. For schools and students first exploring the EASA system from non-EASA NAAs, this is also a great way to obtain an initial overview of EASA, its structure, and its differences from more familiar regulatory systems.

EASA Propellers and Propeller Systems Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Series, Module 17 by Aircraft Technical Book Company LLC



An EASA Part 66/147 approved manual on propellers and controls fully qualifying as Module 17 up through level 3. A very in depth manual on modern propellers and propeller control systems covering from fixed pitch wood through state of the art full feathering, reversing, FADEC controlled metal and composite systems. All systems are covered including various types of pitch control, synchronization, ice control, vibration and resonance, maintenance and testing procedures and preservation and storage techniques.

Aircraft Digital Electronic and Computer Systems by Mike Tooley



An introduction to the principles of aircraft digital and electronic systems, this book is written for anyone pursuing a career in aircraft maintenance engineering or a related aerospace engineering discipline. Suitable for those studying towards licensed aircraft maintenance engineer status as part of an EASA Part-66 or FAR-147 approved course, or those taking Aerospace Engineering City & Guilds modules, EDEXCEL National Units, EDEXCEL Higher National Units or a Degree in aircraft engineering.