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Embry Riddle Aero University - CIRCCOLL - Circulating Collection
TL670.D36 2017
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TL670.D36 2017
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9781619546271
9781619546288
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Table of Contents
From the Book - Regular Print - Fourth edition.
Chapter I Physics 1 --
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 15 --
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 39 --
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 53 --
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 65 --
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 85 --
Fuel: The Energy Source for the Combustion Process --
Reciprocating Engine Fuels --
Fuel Handling --
Fuel Metering Systems --
Aircraft Float Carburetor --
Carburetor Icing and Carburetor Heat Use --
Pressure Carburetors --
Fuel Injection Systems --
Bendix Fuel Injection System --
Teledyne-Continental Fuel Injection System --
Additional Reading --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter VII Power Management 119 --
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 127 --
Turbocharging --
Turbocompound Systems for Reciprocating Engines --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter IX Pressurization and High Altitude Operations 137 --
Altitude Physiology --
Atmosphere --
Respiration and Circulation --
Respiration --
Circulation --
Hypoxia --
Oxygen Equipment --
Hyperventilation --
Dysbarism --
Trapped Gases - Cause, Effects, Prevention, and Treatment --
Evolved Gases - Cause, 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 159 --
Electron Flow --
Units of Electrical Measurement --
Pressure --
Metric Prefixes and Powers of Ten --
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 Current Over Direct Current --
Alternating Current --
Generating Alternating Current --
Alternating Current Terms and Values --
Additional Reading --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter XI Electrical Components 179 --
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 209 --
Series and Parallel Circuits --
Voltage and Current Measuring Instruments --
Aircraft Electrical System --
Putting It All Together --
Ammeters and Loadmeters in the Circuit --
Electrical System Installation --
Ignition Systems --
Electrical Circuit 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 235 --
History of Fluid Power Applications --
Basic Laws of Fluid Power --
Fluid Statics and Dynamics --
Hydraulic Fluids --
Hydraulic System Components --
Evolution of the Aircraft Hydraulic System --
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 287 --
Pneumatic Systems --
Ice Control Systems --
Rain Control Systems --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter XV Aircraft Structures and Flight Controls 303 --
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 341 --
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 381 --
Introduction --
Classification of Instruments --
Pilot-Static Systems --
New Types of Rate Gyros --
Magnetic Compass --
EFIS and EICAS Systems --
Additional Reading --
Study Questions and Problems.
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