By Douglas S. Carmody. Anyone who has the care and keeping of an airplane will find a gold mine of time- and money-saving advice in this handy book. Professional airplane mechanics share their hard-earned wisdom in this essential toolbox guide to airplane maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. If your airplane needs work, there's a lot you can do, even if you're not a certified mechanic. Carmody explains clearly what kinds of troubleshooting you are, and are not, legally allowed to handle, and takes you step-by-step through 29 procedures. He covers repairs to and maintenance of engines ... airframes ... electrical systems ... fuel systems ... Hydraulic systems and brakes ... tires and propellers. How to keep a maintenance log, selection and use of tools, and a bolt chart are also included. Having this book is the next best thing to having an experienced mechanic at your side. And when you have to take the airplane in for a certified mechanic to work on, Carmody gives you advice on how to get the best service possible. Table of Contents: Reciprocating Engine Operation and Repair Engine Construction and Operation / The Four-Stroke Engine / Two-Stroke Engines / Oil / Gauges / Maintenance / Long-Life Hints and Spark Plugs / Owner Maintenance. Airframe Repair: Wood, Fabric, and Metal Fuselages / Care and Repair of Fabric-Covered Aircraft / Structural Metals / Owner Maintenance. Understanding and Repairing Electrical Systems Definitions / Batteries / Electrical Wires / Magnetism / Circuit Protection / Electrical Systems / Replacement of Navigation and Landing Lights. Fuel System Operation and Repair Fuel Systems / Components / Maintenance Tips / Owner Maintenance: Fuel Line Replacement. Repair of Hydraulic Systems: Including Wheels and Brakes Hydraulic Systems / Inspection and Repair of Components / Adding Hydraulic Fluid / Wheel Bearings. Tire Wear, Repair and Replacement Tires / Inspection and Repair of Aircraft Tires / Owner Maintenance: Changing Aircraft Tires. Propeller Repair and Care Aircraft Propellers / Propeller Maintenance Tips / Repair of Wood and Composition Propellers / Control Systems / Overhaul of Propellers. ADs, FARs and Maintenance Logbooks Recording Maintenance Approved for Pilots and Owners / Approved Tasks for Preventive Maintenance / FAR Regulations. Aircraft Hardware Aircraft Fasteners / Material Applications / Owner Maintenance. Tool Care and Proper Use General-Purpose Tools / Metal-Cutting Tools / Drills / Reamers / Countersinks / Layout and Measuring Tools. Published by McGraw-Hill. Sofcover. 346 pages.

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