Title Aviation maintenance technician series. Powerplant / Dale Crane ; David Scroggins, technical editor, Professor of Applied Aviation Sciences, College of Aviation, LeTourneau University.

Publication Info.

Newcastle, Washington : Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., [2018]

Online access
Online eBook via EBSCO. Access restricted to current Rider University students, faculty, and staff.
Instructions for reading/downloading the EBSCO version of this eBook

Item Status

Edition	Fourth edition.
Description	1 online resource (798 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Physical Medium	polychrome
Description	text file
Series	Aviation maintenance technician series
	Crane, Dale. Aviation maintenance technician series.
Contents	Intro; Copyright; Contents; Preface to the Fourth Edition; About the Author and Editors; Acknowledgements; 1 Development of Aircraft Powerplants; The Principle of Heat Engines; External-Combustion Engines; Internal-Combustion Engines; Aircraft Reciprocating Engines; Aircraft Turbine Engines; Electrically Powered Engines; Study Questions: Development of Aircraft Powerplants; Answers to Chapter 1 Study Questions; Reciprocating Engines; 2 Theory & Construction; Reciprocating Engine Theory; Energy Transformation; The Constant-Volume Cycle of Energy Release; Four-Stroke, Five-Event Cycle.
	Two-Stroke CycleWork-Power Considerations; Work; Power; Horsepower of a Reciprocating Engine; Indicated Horsepower; Friction Horsepower; Brake Horsepower; Factors Affecting Engine Power; Thermal Efficiency; Volumetric Efficiency; Mechanical Efficiency; Piston Displacement; Compression Ratio; Ignition Timing; Power Variations with Altitude; Engine Thrust; Specific Fuel Consumption; Study Questions: Reciprocating Engine Theory; Reciprocating Engine Requirements; Reliability; Durability; Operating Flexibility; Specific Weight; Streamlineability; Study Questions: Reciprocating Engine Requirements.
	Reciprocating Engine ConfigurationsCylinder Arrangement; In-Line Engines; V-Engines; Radial Engines; Horizontally Opposed Engines; Cylinder Numbering; Radial Engines; In-Line and V-Engines; Horizontally Opposed Engines; Firing Order; Radial Engines; In-Line and V-Engines; Horizontally Opposed Engines; Cooling Systems; Liquid Cooling; Air Cooling; Lubrication Systems; Engine Identification; Study Questions: Reciprocating Engine Configurations; Horizontally Opposed Engine Construction; Cylinders; Cylinder Barrels; Cylinder Heads; Valve Assemblies; Valves; Valve Guides; Valve Seats.
	Valve Springs and RetainersPistons; Wrist Pins; Piston Rings; Compression Rings; Oil Control Rings; Oil Wiper or Scraper Rings; Connecting Rods; Crankshaft; Propeller Attachment; Dynamic Dampers; Propeller Reduction Gearing; External Spur-Type Reduction Gearing; Internal Spur-Type Reduction Gearing; Planetary (Epicyclic) Reduction Gearing; Bevel Planetary Gears; Spur Planetary Gears; Crankcase; Bearings; Crankcase Oil Seals; Valve Operating Mechanism; Camshaft; Valve Lifters; Hydraulic Valve Lifters; Pushrods; Rocker Arms; Study Questions: Horizontally Opposed Engine Construction.
	Radial Engine ConstructionCylinders; Crankcase; Crankshaft; Connecting Rods; Propeller Reduction Gearing; Bearings; Valve Operating Mechanisms; Hot Valve Clearance; Cold Valve Clearance; Valve Adjustment: Engines with Floating Cam Rings; Supercharger; Study Questions: Radial Engine Construction; Answers to Chapter 2 Study Questions; 3 Lubrication Systems; Functions of the Lubrication System; Reduces Friction; Seals and Cushions; Removes Heat; Cleans Inside of Engine; Protects Against Corrosion; Performs Hydraulic Action; Study Questions: Functions of the Lubrication System.
Note	Reciprocating Engine Lubricating Oils.
Summary	Dale Crane's Aviation Maintenance Technician Series is the essential resource to pass the FAA Knowledge Exams for Aviation Maintenance Technicians. This volume of the series covers the AMT ""Powerplant"" section of the curriculum.
Note	Includes index.
Local Note	eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject	Airplanes -- Motors -- Maintenance and repair.
	Airplanes -- Motors -- Maintenance and repair.
	Airplanes -- Motors.
	Airplanes -- Motors.
	Airplanes -- Maintenance and repair.
	Airplanes -- Maintenance and repair.
Genre/Form	Electronic books.
Added Author	Scroggins, David (Thomas David), editor.
Added Title	Powerplant
ISBN	9781619546486 (electronic book)
	1619546485 (electronic book)
	9781619546462 (electronic book)
	1619546469 (electronic book)
	9781619546455

Title Aviation maintenance technician series. Powerplant / Dale Crane ; David Scroggins, technical editor, Professor of Applied Aviation Sciences, College of Aviation, LeTourneau University.

Item Status

Library Links

Search Tools