The most comprehensive, current guide to aircraft powerplants. 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.
Key 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.
Contents
- Chapter 1 Aircraft Powerplant Classification and Progress
- Chapter 2 Reciprocating-Engine Construction and Nomenclature
- Chapter 3 Internal-Combustion Engine Theory and Performance
- Chapter 4 Lubricants and Lubricating Systems
- Chapter 5 Induction Systems, Superchargers, Turbochargers, and Cooling and Exhaust Systems
- Chapter 6 Basic Fuel Systems and Carburetors
- Chapter 7 Fuel Injection Systems
- Chapter 8 Reciprocating-Engine Ignition and Starting systems
- Chapter 9 Operation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Reciprocating Engines
- Chapter 10 Reciprocating-Engine Overhaul Practices
- Chapter 11 Gas-Turbine Engine: Theory, Construction, and Nomenclature
- Chapter 12 Gas Turbine Engine, Theory, Performance and Parameters
- Chapter 13 Gas-Turbine Engine: Fuels and Fuel Systems
- Chapter 14 Turbine-Engine Lubricants and Lubricating Systems
- Chapter 15 Ignition and Starting Systems of Gas-Turbine Engines
- Chapter 16 Turbofan Engines
- Chapter 16 Turboprop Engines
About the Authors
- Thomas W. Wild is a professor in the Aviation Technology Department at Purdue University. He holds or has held several FAA certifications, including Aviation Maintenance Technician, Designated Mechanic Examiner, Flight Engineer, Inspection Authorization, and Sport Pilot. Professor Wild has earned numerous awards for his contributions to education during his over 32 years at Purdue. He has taught many courses dealing with reciprocating and gas-turbine engines, propellers, propeller control systems, and large aircraft systems. Professor Wild also serves as the managing editor of the Aviation Technician Education Council Journal. He has written and published many books and articles on several aviation-related subjects and served on boards of directors of aviation professional organizations.
- Michael J. Kroes is an aviation practitioner and educator with more than 35 years of experience in the field. He holds or has held several FAA certifications, including Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, Inspection Authorization, Designated Mechanic Examiner, Designated Engineering Representative, and Commercial Pilot. Mr. Kroes has worked for some of the top aviation companies, including Raytheon and Allied Signal, and spent 25 years as a professor and department head at Purdue University. Recognized as a leading expert on FAA technician certification, he authored a comprehensive study funded by the FAA. This study was used to develop new FAA technician certification content and guidelines.
Book Details
- Paperback: 768 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 8 edition (September, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0071799133
- ISBN-13: 978-0071799133
- List price: $80.00