Aircraft Books: Technology, Maintenance and Repair

A Pilot's Guide to Aircraft and Their Systems - The more you know about your aircraft systems, the better you fly

Pilot-oriented rather than mechanic-oriented, this guide to aircraft systems is designed specifically to help general aviation pilots to understand how aircraft systems work so that they can better use them in flight. In order to operate modern aircraft in the manner that the designers and manufacturers intend, pilots must understand what each handle or knob controls and must know what to expect from each system when it is employed. The understanding that pilots gain from this manual will help them enjoy their flying more and make them safer, more efficient aviators.

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Air Pilot's Manual (4) - The Aeroplane, Technical

The fourth of 7 volumes in a leading and most highly respected series of manuals for the training of private pilots. Constantly updated, edited and revised, by a highly qualified team headed by Captain Peter Godwin, a current Flying Instructor (FI), Flight Instructor Examiner (FIE), Instrument Rating Examiner, and CAA CPL examiner. Thus making this series, a long recognised comprehensive reference available to both the student and instructor and is the standard reference for the CAA PPL examinations.

The Aeroplane: Technical covering Aircraft (General) and Aircraft (Type) - Principles of Flight - Airframe, Engines and Systems - Flight Instruments - Airworthiness and Performance - Aircraft (Type): Aeroplanes - Exercises and Answers.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook (FAA-H-8083-31) - Airframe (Volume 1)

"FAA AMT Handbook - Airframe Volume 1" is one of two volumes replacing Advisory Circular AC 65-15A. Fully revised and updated, it reflects current regulations, operating procedures, and equipment.

Designed for those preparing for mechanic certification with airframe or powerplant ratings, this handbook is suitable for Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) students, instructors, and current technicians seeking to expand their knowledge.

Volume 1 covers: Aircraft Structures, Aerodynamics, Assembly and Rigging, Fabric Covering, Metal Structural Repair, Welding, Wood and Structural Repair, Advanced Composites, Painting and Finishing, and Electrical Systems.

The book features colored charts, tables, full-color illustrations, photographs, and includes an extensive glossary and index.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook (FAA-H-8083-31) - Airframe (Volume 2)

"FAA AMT Handbook - Airframe Volume 2" is one of two volumes replacing Advisory Circular AC 65-15A. Fully revised and updated, it reflects current regulations, operating procedures, and equipment.

Designed for individuals preparing for mechanic certification with airframe or powerplant ratings, this handbook is suitable for Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) students, instructors, and current technicians seeking to expand their knowledge.

Volume 2 covers: Aircraft Instrument Systems, Communication and Navigation, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems, Landing Gear Systems, Fuel Systems, Ice and Rain Protection, Cabin Environmental Control, and Fire Protection Systems.

The book includes colored charts, tables, full-color illustrations and photographs, along with an extensive glossary and index.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook (FAA-H-8083-32) - Powerplant - (Volume 1 & Volume 2)

"FAA AMT Handbook - Powerplant Volumes 1 and 2" replaces Advisory Circular AC 65-12A. Fully revised and updated, it reflects current regulations, procedures, and equipment.

Developed for individuals preparing for mechanic certification with airframe or powerplant ratings, this handbook is suitable for Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) students, instructors, and current technicians seeking to expand their knowledge.

Volume 1 covers: Aircraft Engines, Engine Fuel and Metering Systems, Induction and Exhaust Systems, Ignition and Electrical Systems, and Engine Starting Systems.

Volume 2 covers: Lubrication and Cooling Systems, Propellers, Engine Removal and Replacement, Engine Fire Protection Systems, Engine Maintenance and Operation, and Light-Sport Aircraft Engines.

The book features colored charts, tables, full-color illustrations and photographs, and includes an extensive glossary and index.

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Flying on Your Own Wings - A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design

Chris Heintz is a professional aeronautical engineer with a prolific career spanning over 40 years designing and building light aircraft. Recognized worldwide as a uniquely talented and accomplished designer, his aircraft are known and appreciated for their simplicity of construction, pilot-friendly cabins and controllability as well as remarkable performances.
Today, Chris Heintz designs are flown throughout the world, mostly by recreational pilots who have assembled their own planes from a kit. His most popular models are also factory-assembled and sold as ready-to-fly sport aircraft on three continents.

In this book, Mr. Heintz shares his knowledge and insights into the art and science of light aircraft design. He "walks" readers through the essential understanding and skills required to conceive, develop, build and even test-fly their own personal light airplane.
Basic mathematics, essential aerodynamics and stress analysis are just a few of the chapters of this fascinating book. Heintz even provides a sample design to help would-be designers take their first step towards imagining and creating their own wings.

Truly a beginner's guide to everything you need to know in order to achieve that age-old dream: To fly on your own wings!

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Illustrated Buyer's Guide to Used Airplanes (Sixth Edition)

Focusing on airplanes priced at $100,000 or less, this book walks readers through the process of purchasing a used plane. It shows how to prospect the market, determine a plane's value, close the deal, partnership, and more.

Contents:

Part 1: The Art of Buying and Owning an Airplane
Chapter 1: To Own or Not to Own
Chapter 2: Making Decisions
Chapter 3: Determining Airplane Value
Chapter 4: Before You Purchase
Chapter 5: As You Purchase
Chapter 6: After Your Purchase
Chapter 7: The Sport Pilot License
Chapter 8: The Light Sport Category
Part 2: The Used Airplane Fleet
Chapter 9: Two-Place Airplanes
Chapter 10: Four-Place Easy Fliers
Chapter 11: Complex Airplane
Chapter 12: Heavy Haulers
Chapter 13: Affordable Twins
Part 3: Alternative Airplanes, the Rumor Mill, and Ad Facts
Chapter 14: Alternative Airplanes
Chapter 15: Hanger Flying Used Airplanes
Chapter 16: Airworthiness Directives
Chapter 17: Conversions and Modifications
Appendix A: NTSB Accident Ranking of General Aviation Aircraft
Appendix B: Government Aviation Offices and Contacts
Appendix C: State Aviation Agencies
Appendix D: Resources for the Small Airplane Owner
Appendix E: Advisory Circulars
Appendix F: Makes and Models in the FAA Registry

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Kit Airplane Construction (3rd Edition)

Featuring new and classic kitplane designs, this proven bestseller is the most current and comprehensive resource available on choosing, building, and flying homebuilt planes. Covering tubing and fabric, wood, traditional sheet metal, and the latest composites, Kit Airplane Construction uses step-by-step instructions and detailed case studies of kitplane models to give amateur plane builders the knowledge needed to create and fly their own aircraft.

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Restoring Museum Aircraft

Takes the reader step by step through the process of aircraft restoration from the initial decision to prepare for an exhibit: Does it fit the museum's aims? How will it be displayed? Will it fly? And of course: Is it good value?
Initial preparation before disassembly are noted and then the principal techniques in working with wood-and-fabric, and metal aircraft are discussed, using many interesting real examples. Types of propulsion, tires, colors and markings are covered systematically and the different requirements for indoor or outdoor exhibition are shown.

This book is considered the authoritative reference to the wide and complex subject of aircraft preservation and restoration.

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Die spektakulärsten Flugunfälle: Fakten, Hintergründe, Konsequenzen

Flying is considered one of the safest forms of transport, but if something does happen, the results of an accident are usually fatal and sometimes extremely spectacular.

In this book, former air traffic controller and aviation expert Andreas Fecker provides a comprehensive overview of the most incredible aviation accidents of the last 75 years. The book discusses the causes, types of aircraft, number of victims and accompanying circumstances, but also the lessons that can be learned from them.

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Die Technik des modernen Verkehrsflugzeuges

Modern commercial aircraft are the result of decades of development. In order to enable aviation in its current form, these machines are technically perfectly developed and adapted to the respective application profile. But even if commercial aircraft have now reached a high level of technical performance, the developments are by no means complete.

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This book by Klaus Hünecke, in a comprehensively revised and updated new edition, provides a well-founded and coherent overview of the latest technology of modern commercial aircraft.

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Technik im Flugzeugbau - Von den fliegenden Kisten zur A350 XWB

More than any other means of transport, airplanes are technological marvels, and only a few people know anything about their creation.
This book is intended to explain to the technical layman in a way that is understandable how airplanes are created and what changes the industry has undergone from its beginnings to today.

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Graphically appealing and excitingly illustrated, the range extends from the completely hand-made "flying boxes" from the early days of aviation, the start of industrial series production, through the Second World War to the high-tech aircraft of today, which are completely designed on the computer.

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