Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover -- About the Authors -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface to the Eighth Edition -- Preface to the Seventh Edition -- 1. Fundamentals of Mathematics -- Arithmetic -- Algebra -- Geometry -- Trigonometry -- Alternative Number Systems -- Charts and Graphs -- Review Questions -- 2. Science Fundamentals -- Measurements -- Gravity, Weight, and Mass -- Force and Motion -- Centrifugal and Centripetal Force -- Composition and Resolution of Forces -- Work, Energy, and Power -- Machines -- Heat -- Heat Transfer -- Fluids -- The Nature and Laws of Gases -- Sound -- Review Questions -- 3. Basic Aerodynamics -- Physical Properties of the Air -- Airfoils -- Drag -- High-Speed Flight -- Review Questions -- 4. Airfoils and Their Applications -- Airfoil Profiles -- Performance of Airfoils -- Shapes and Dimensions of Airfoils -- Stalls and Their Effects -- Review Questions -- 5. Aircraft in Flight -- Forces on the Airplane in Flight -- Aircraft Stability -- Axes of the Airplane -- Aircraft Control -- Aircraft Design Variations -- Airfoils on Biplanes -- Helicopters -- Helicopter Controls -- Helicopter Configurations -- Review Questions -- 6. Aircraft Drawings -- Types of Drawings -- Drafting Techniques -- Review Questions -- 7. Weight and Balance -- Fundamental Principles -- Weight-and-Balance Terminology -- Determination of the EWCG Location -- Aircraft Modifications -- Loading the Airplane -- Extreme Weight-and-Balance Conditions -- Loading Conditions -- Simplified Loading Methods -- Calculating Weight and Balance for Large Aircraft -- Weight and Balance For a Helicopter -- Light Sport Aircraft -- Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft -- Review Questions -- 8. Aircraft Materials -- Aircraft Materials -- Properties of Materials -- General Properties of Metals -- Alloys -- Corrosion -- Fatigue -- Aircraft Metals -- Plastics -- Composite Materials -- Aircraft Wood -- Aircraft Fabrics -- Review Questions -- 9. Metal Fabrication Techniques and Processes -- Mill Products -- Fabrication of Metal Components -- Heat Treatment of Metals -- Hardness Testing -- Nondestructive Inspection -- Corrosion Control -- Finish and Surface-Roughness Symbols -- Metal Surface Treatments -- Review Questions -- 10. Standard Aircraft Hardware -- Standards -- Specifications -- Threaded Fasteners -- Nonthreaded Fasteners -- Panel and Cowling Fasteners -- Cable Fittings -- Turnbuckles -- Safety Belts -- Keep Current.

Review Questions -- 11. Hand Tools and Their Application -- Measurement and Layout -- Wrenches -- Screwdrivers -- Pliers -- Hammers -- Cutting Tols -- Punches -- Safety Equipment -- Review Questions -- 12. Aircraft Fluid Lines and Fittings -- Types of Fluid-Line Systems -- Fabrication, Repair, and Installation of Fluid Lines -- Review Questions -- 13. Federal Aviation Regulations -- History of the Federal Aviation Administration -- Aviation Safety Regulation -- Organization of the FAA -- Federal Aviation Regulations -- Certification of Products and Parts -- Airworthiness Standards -- Operations Certification -- Review Questions -- 14. Technical Publications -- Advisory Circulars -- Service-Difficulty Reporting Program -- Airworthiness Directives -- Type Certificate Data Sheets -- Supplemental Type Certificates -- Manufacturers’ Publications -- Technical Manuals -- Manufacturers’ Operating Publications -- Review Questions -- 15. Ground Handling and Safety -- General Safety Precautions -- Compressed-Gas Safety -- Fire Safety -- Flight-Line Safety -- Towing Aircraft -- Taxiing and Starting -- Tying Down or Mooring Aircraft -- Jacking and Hoisting Aircraft -- Ground-Support Equipment -- Fueling -- Review Questions -- 16. Aircraft Inspection and Servicing -- Required Aircraft Inspections -- Large and Turbine-Powered Multiengine Airplanes -- Conducting a 100-Hour or Annual Inspection -- Lubrication and Servicing -- Servicing Aircraft -- Operational Inspection -- Maintenance Records -- Malfunction or Defect Report -- Cleaning Aircraft and Parts -- Review Questions -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Index -- Color Insert.

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In English.

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