Initial Airworthiness

Description

Designed as an introduction for both advanced students in aerospace engineering and existing aerospace engineers, this book covers both engineering theory and professional practice in establishing the airworthiness of new and modified aircraft. Initial Airworthiness includes information on: · how structural, handling, and systems evaluations are carried out; · the processes by which safety and fitness for purpose are determined; and · the use of both US and European unit systems Covering both civil and military practice and the current regulations and standards across Europe and North America, Initial Airworthiness will give the reader an understanding of how all the major aspects of an aircraft are certified, as well as providing a valuable source of reference for existing practitioners. This second edition has been updated for changes in regulation worldwide, including UK "E-conditions" and Single Seat De-Regulation, the new part 23 regulations in the USA and Europe, and developments to Extended Range Twin-Engine Operations worldwide. Entirely new sections have been added to explain the management of certification programmes, professional ethics within airworthiness practice, environmental impact of aircraft, and aeroplane departures from controlled flight. This edition also includes many new figures, case studies and references to sources of further information. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxi What Is Airworthiness? (Guy Gratton)....Pages 1-22 The Atmosphere (Guy Gratton)....Pages 23-44 The Pitot-Static System (Guy Gratton)....Pages 45-82 The Flight Envelope (Guy Gratton)....Pages 83-111 First Principles of Structural Approval (Guy Gratton)....Pages 113-121 Approving an Aircraft’s Main Flight Structure (Guy Gratton)....Pages 123-138 Undercarriage Structural Approvals (Guy Gratton)....Pages 139-166 Control Surfaces and Circuits (Guy Gratton)....Pages 167-189 Powerplant Airworthiness (Guy Gratton)....Pages 191-211 Crashworthiness and Escape (Guy Gratton)....Pages 213-232 An Introduction to Flying Qualities Evaluation (Guy Gratton)....Pages 233-240 Longitudinal Stability and Control (Guy Gratton)....Pages 241-258 Lateral and Directional Stability and Control (Guy Gratton)....Pages 259-277 Aeroplane Asymmetry (Guy Gratton)....Pages 279-291 Departures from Controlled Flight (Guy Gratton)....Pages 293-314 Systems Assessment (Guy Gratton)....Pages 315-335 Environmental Impact (Guy Gratton)....Pages 337-351 Facilitating Continued Airworthiness (Guy Gratton)....Pages 353-360 Professional Ethics Within Airworthiness Practice (Guy Gratton)....Pages 361-375 Running a Certification Programme (Guy Gratton)....Pages 377-384 Back Matter ....Pages 385-425