Aircraft Systems

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What you need to know about how your airplane works. Focused on practical value to the pilot, Aircraft Systems takes you on a thoroughly illustrated tour of the systems thatmake your plane work, giving you step-by-step procedures and troubleshooting tips that improve safety and cut risk, no matter what the situation. Pilot/mechanic David A. Lombardo, author of Advanced Aircraft Systems, presents crucial information on systems in single- and light twin-engine planes. No matter what page you turn to, you'll find fully illustrated, system-by-system information that will help you: make better piloting decisions both in the air and on the ground; avoid risk with a better understanding of preflight inspections; troubleshoot in-flight problems and handle emergencies in any system; cut costs with better maintenance, improved communication with mechanics, and correct choices in engine overhauls; recognize and overcome bad interactions between systems; improve interpersonal relationships with passengers and crew. Full of life-saving information, from the anatomy of a tire, to emergency electrical system failure load shedding, Aircraft Systems delivers the critical, confidence-building guidance that you'll rely on every time you enter the cockpit.

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David A. Lombardo is a professional pilot and an international aviation training consultant, specializing in simulation, training program design, and organizational development. He is a former assistant dean of the Division of Aviation atLewis University and former Aviation Program Director at Bowling Green State University. Table of Contents Chapter 1. The Airframe Chapter 2. Aircraft Instruments Chapter 3. Aircraft Maintenance Chapter 4. Powerplants Chapter 5. Lubricating Systems Chapter 6. Fuel Systems Chapter 7. Turbocharger Systems Chapter 8. Electrical Systems Chapter 9. Propellers Chapter 10. Landing Gear Systems Chapter 11. Environmental Systems Chapter 12. Pressurization Systems Chapter 13. De-Icing and Anti-Icing Systems Chapter 14. Hydraulic Systems Chapter 15. Pneumatic Systems