Aircraft Basic Science. / Michael Kroes

A rraft Basic Science is one of five textbooks in the Aviation Technology Series. lis purpose is ir ¡irovide the general technical information needed as a foundation for work as a technician in llu field of aviation maintenance. The subjects covered in this text are trióse that are usually appl¡cable to both airframes and powerplants and their associated systems. The material is of a general nature since, in addition to appiying to the maintenance technician, it is also applicable to many related fields of study in aviation. This edition has been updated to include many recent advances in aviation technology and, v. ¡ih the exception of electricity, has been revised to meet the requirements for general subject iii.iierial specified in FAR Part 147. Electricity and electronics are not covered but are treated in 1.1'. ¡ail in another text in this series. The current 'aging-aircraft' situation requires that the maintenance technician have more k.wledge ofmaterials, processes, and inspection procedures. The chapter involving fabrication cesses has been expanded to provide more information in this área. Throughout the text an increased emphasis has been placed on relating the material to both general-aviation and transport-category aircraft. In addition, the chapters on aerodynamics have been reorganized and expanded to provide a solid foundation in the theory offiight. Due to the increased emphasis on understanding the Federal Aviation Regulations and on the ¡irility to use technical maintenance publications, this material has been expanded and divided into two new chapters. This book, when used along with the other books in the series and in conjunction with classrooun and shop instruction, will provide the student with the technical information needed to qualify for certification as an airframe and powerplant technician. This book is intended as a text and general reference book for those individuáls involved in aircraft maintenance and operation. The material presented is for use in understanding aircraft n seriáis, processes, practices, and operations. Technical information contained in this book si iuld not be substituted for that provided by manufacturers.