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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 aircraftNew chemicals and precautions related to composite materialsCurrent FAA regulations and requirementsFAA Airframe and Powerplant certification requirements8-page full-color insertThe newest maintenance and repair tools and techniquesUpdated figures and expanded chapters

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Get up-to-date information on every aspect of aircraft maintenance and prepare for the FAA A&P certification examThis trusted textbook covers all of the airframe maintenance and repair topics that students must understand in order to achieve Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification as set forth by the FAA’s FAR 147 curriculum. Fully updated for the latest standards and technologies, the book offers detailed discussions of key topics, including structures and coverings, sheet metal and welding, assemblies, landing gear, and fuel systems. Relevant FAA regulations and safety requirements are highlighted throughout. You will get hundreds of illustrations, end-of-chapter review questions, and multiple-choice practice exam questions. New content reflects the industry-wide shift toward all-composite aircraft models and includes explanations of cutting-edge covering systems, modern welding techniques, methods and tools for riveting and rigging, fire detection, and de-icing systems.Aircraft Maintenance & Repair, Eighth Edition, covers:•Hazardous materials•Structures•Fabric•Painting•Welding equipment•Welding and repair•Sheet-metal construction, inspection, and repair•Plastics and composites•Assembly and rigging•Fluid power•Aircraft landing-gear and fuel systems•Environmental and auxiliary systems•Troubleshooting

Learn to effectively operate and maintain reciprocating and turbine aircraft engines

This hands-on guide succinctly covers all aspects of reciprocating and turbine aircraft engines. The book serves as a study guide for candidates preparing for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification exam and also is a valuable on-the-job reference for aircraft mechanics and aviation enthusiasts. Written by experienced professors from the highly-ranked aviation program at Purdue, Standard Aircraft Engines Handbook lays out technical details along with in-depth operational explanations. Relevant FAA regulations and requirements are highlighted throughout.

Coverage includes:

Reciprocating and turbine enginesEngine instrument systemsEngine fire protection systemsEngine electrical systemsLubrication systemsIgnition and starting systemsFuel metering and engine fuel systemsInduction and engine airflow systemsEngine cooling systemsEngine exhaust and reverser systemsPropellersEngine inspection and maintenanceStandard maintenance practices