The most comprehensive, current guide to aircraft powerplants
Fully revised to cover the latest industry advances, Aircraft Powerplants, Eighth Edition, prepares you for certification as an FAA powerplant technician in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). This authoritative text has been updated to reflectrecent changes in FAR Part 147.
This new edition features expanded coverage of turbine-engine theory and nomenclature; current models of turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft engines; and up-to-date details on turbine-engine fuel, oil, and ignition systems. Important information on how individualcomponents and systems operate together is integrated throughout the text. Clear photos of various components and a full-color insert of diagrams and systems are included. Review questions at the end of each chapter enable you to check your knowledge of the topics presented in this practical resource.
Aircraft Powerplants, Eighth Edition, covers:
<ul>
<li>Aircraft powerplant classification and progress</li>
<li>Reciprocating-engine construction and nomenclature</li>
<li>Internal-combustion engine theory and performance</li>
<li>Lubricants and lubricating systems</li>
<li>Induction systems, superchargers, turbochargers, and cooling and exhaust systems</li>
<li>Basic fuel systems and carburetors</li>
<li>Fuel injection systems</li>
<li>Reciprocating-engine ignition and starting systems</li>
<li>Operation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of reciprocating engines</li>
<li>Reciprocating-engine overhaul practices</li>
<li>Gas-turbine engine: theory, jet propulsion principles, engine performance, and efficiencies</li>
<li>Principal parts of a gas-turbine engine, construction, and nomenclature</li>
<li>Gas-turbine engine: fuels and fuel systems</li>
<li>Turbine-engine lubricants and lubricating systems</li>
<li>Ignition and starting systems of gas-turbine engines</li>
<li>Turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft engines</li>
<li>Gas-turbine operation, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and overhaul</li>
<li>Propeller theory, nomenclature, and operation</li>
<li>Turbopropellers and control systems</li>
<li>Propeller installation, inspection, and maintenance</li>
<li>Engine indicating, warning, and control systems</li>
</ul>

Aircraft Powerplants

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Kroes, Michael J.

Wild, Thomas W.

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The most comprehensive guide to aircraft powerplants―fully updated for the latest advances
This authoritative textbook contains all the information you need to learn to master the operation and maintenance of aircraft engines and achieve FAA Powerplant certification. The book offers clear explanations of all engine components, mechanics, and technologies. This ninth edition has been thoroughly revised to include the most current and critical topics. Brand-new sections explain the latest engine models, diesel engines, alternative fuels, pressure ratios, and reciprocating and turbofan engines. Hundreds of detailed diagrams and photos illustrate each topic.
Aircraft Powerplants, Ninth Edition covers:
•Aircraft powerplant classification and progress
•Reciprocating-engine construction and nomenclature
•Internal-combustion engine theory and performance
•Lubricants and lubricating systems
•Induction systems, superchargers, and turbochargers
•Cooling and exhaust systems
•Basic fuel systems and carburetors
•Fuel injection systems
•Reciprocating-engine ignition and starting systems
•Operation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of reciprocating engines
•Reciprocating engine overhaul practices
•Principal parts, construction, types, and nomenclature of gas-turbine engines
•Gas-turbine engine theory and jet propulsion principles
•Turbine-engine lubricants and lubricating systems
•Ignition and starting systems of gas-turbine engines
•Turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft engines
•Gas-turbine operation, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and overhaul
•Propeller theory, nomenclature, and operation
•Turbopropellers and control systems
•Propeller installation, inspection, and maintenance
•Engine indicating, warning, and control systems

Aircraft Powerplants, Ninth Edition

McGraw=Hill

About the Author\nThomas W. Wild, Ph.D., is a professor in the Aviation Technology Department at Purdue University. He holds or has held several FAA certifications, and is managing editor of the Aviation Technician Education Council Journal. He has written many articles and books, including the three previous editions of this guide. 
Dr. John M. Davis is an associate professor in the School of Aviation & Transportation Technology at Purdue University. He holds several FAA certifications and is the school's FAA Part 147 Program Director. He has authored numerous textbooks and articles in aviation journals and is currently serving on the board of directors for the Aviation Technician Education Council.\nThe most comprehensive guide to aircraft powerplants―fully updated for the latest advances and regulations 
This up-to-date guide contains all the information you need to master the operation and maintenance of aircraft engines and achieve FAA Powerplant certification. The book offers plain-language explanations of all current engine components, mechanics, and technologies. This tenth edition features expanded coverage of turbine engine theory, operational procedures, maintainability, engine systems operation, and propeller systems. You will get new examples, exercises, and practice exam questions as well as revised content to align with 2022 FAA regulations. Hundreds of detailed diagrams and real-world examples throughout illustrate each topic. In addition, an up-to-date solutions manual is available online. 
Aircraft Powerplants: Powerplant Certification, Tenth Edition covers: Aircraft powerplant classification and progress Reciprocating-engine construction and nomenclature Internal-combustion engine theory and performance Induction, supercharger, and turbocharger systems Cooling, exhaust, and lubrication systems Basic fuel systems and carburetors Fuel injection systems Reciprocating-engine ignition and starting systems Operation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of reciprocating engines Reciprocating-engine overhaul practices Principal parts, construction, types, and nomenclature of gas-turbine engines Gas-turbine engine theory and jet propulsion principles and efficiencies Gas-turbine engine fuels and fuel systems Turbine-engine lubricants and lubricating systems Ignition and starting systems of gas-turbine engines Turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft engines Gas-turbine operation, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and overhaul Propeller theory, nomenclature, and operation Turbopropellers and control systems Propeller installation, inspection, and maintenance Engine indicating, warning, and control systems

Aircraft Powerplants: Powerplant Certification, Tenth Edition

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