Aviation Mechanic Handbook

Description

Handy toolbox-size reference for mechanics, aircraft owners, and pilots. All the information critical to maintaining an aircraft. Your single source for: Mathematics, conversions, formulasAircraft nomenclature, controls, system specsMaterial and tool identificationsHardware sizes and equivalentsInspections, corrosion detection and controlFrequently used scales, charts, diagrams, and much moreIndex included Copyright Introduction Contents Section 1: General Information 1.1 Fraction, Decimal, and Metric Equivalents 1.2 Conversions 1.3 Aircraft Nomenclature 1.4 Joint Aircraft System/Component (JASC) Code 1.5 Aircraft Nationality Identification 1.6 Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations 1.7 Standard Taxi Signals 1.8 Troubleshooting Section 2: Physical and Chemical Periodic Table of Elements 2.1 Temperature Conversion 2.2 ICAO Standard Atmosphere 2.3 Density of Various Solids and Liquids 2.4 Hydraulic Relationships 2.5 Quantity of Liquid in a Drum Section 3: Mathematics 3.1 Measurement Systems 3.2 Mathematical Constants 3.3 Mathematical Symbols 3.4 Squares, Square Roots, Cubes, Cube Roots of Numbers 3.5 Diameter, Circumference and Area of a Circle 3.6 Geometric Formulas 3.7 Trigonometric Functions Section 4: Aircraft Drawings 4.1 Types of Aircraft Drawings 4.2 Meaning of Lines 4.3 Material Symbols 4.4 Location Identification Section 5: Aircraft Electrical Systems 5.1 Electrical Symbols 5.2 Alternating Current Terms and Values 5.3 Ohm’s Law Relationships 5.4 Electrical Formulas 5.5 Electrical System Installation Section 6: Aircraft Materials 6.1 Composition of Wrought Aluminum Alloys 6.2 Four-Digit Designation System for Wrought Aluminum Alloys 6.3 Weldable and Unweldable Aluminum Alloys 6.4 Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloys 6.5 Temper Designations for Aluminum Alloys 6.6 Temperatures for Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloys 6.7 Bearing Strength (in pounds) of Aluminum Alloy Sheet 6.8 Shear Strength of Aluminum Alloy Rivets 6.9 SAE Classification of Steel 6.10 Strength of Steel Related to its Hardness 6.11 Color of Steel for Various Temperatures 6.12 Color of Oxides on Steel at Various Tempering Temperatures Section 7: Tools for Aircraft Maintenance 7.1 Measuring and Layout Tools 7.2 Holding Tools 7.3 Safety Wiring Tools 7.4 Bending and Forming Tools 7.5 Cutting Tools 7.6 Hole Cutting Tools 7.7 Threads and Threading Tools 7.8 Torque and Torque Wrenches 7.9 Pounding Tools 7.10 Punches 7.11 Wrenches 7.12 Screwdrivers Section 8: Aircraft Hardware 8.1 Standards 8.2 Threaded Fasteners 8.3 Washers 8.4 Special Rivets 8.5 Cowling Fasteners 8.6 Thread Repair Hardware Section 9: Metal Aircraft Fabrication 9.1 Sheet Metal Layout and Forming 9.2 Minimum Bend Radii for 90° Bends in Aluminum Alloys 9.3 Setback 9.4 Bend Allowance Chart 9.5 Rivets and Riveting 9.6 Aircraft Welding Section 10: Aircraft Fabric Covering 10.1 Rib Stitch Spacing 10.2 Rib Stitch Knots Section 11: Corrosion Detection and Control 11.1 Types of Corrosion 11.2 Oxidation 11.3 Surface and Pitting Corrosion 11.4 Intergranular Corrosion 11.5 Stress Corrosion 11.6 Galvanic Corrosion 11.7 Concentration Cell Corrosion 11.8 Fretting Corrosion 11.9 Filiform Corrosion 11.10 Corrosion Control Section 12: Nondestructive Inspection 12.1 Visual Inspection 12.2 Tap Testing 12.3 Penetrant Inspection 12.4 Magnetic Particle Inspection 12.5 Eddy Current Inspection 12.6 Ultrasonic Inspection 12.7 Radiography Section 13: Aircraft Control Systems 13.1 Types of Control Systems 13.2 Control Cables 13.3 Control Cable Terminals 13.4 Turnbuckles 13.5 Control Cable Tension Section 14: Aircraft Fluid Lines 14.1 Rigid Fluid Lines 14.2 Flexible Fluid Lines 14.3 Installation of Flexible Hose 14.4 Fluid Line Identification Section 15: Oxygen System Servicing 15.1 Oxygen System Servicing Section 16: Aircraft Weight and Balance 16.1 Locating the Center of Gravity 16.2 Datum Forward of the Airplane—Nose Wheel Landing Gear 16.3 Datum Aft of the Main Wheels—Nose Wheel Landing Gear 16.4 Datum Forward of the Main Wheels—Tail Wheel Landing Gear 16.5 Datum Aft of the Main Wheels—Tail Wheel Landing Gear 16.6 Location of CG with Respect to the Mean Aerodynamic Chord Section 17: Composites 17.1 Resin Systems—Typical Properties 17.2 Resin Mix Ratios 17.3 Fiber/Resin Ratio Formulas 17.4 Reinforcing Fibers 17.5 Textile and Fiber Terminology 17.6 Yarn Part Numbering Systems 17.7 Fabric Weave Styles 17.8 Common Weave Style Numbers and Features 17.9 Ply Orientation Conventions 17.10 Damage Removal–Scarfing and Stepping 17.11 Core Materials 17.12 Bleeder Schedules Section 18: Turbine Engines 18.1 Turbine Operating Principles 18.2 Types of Turbine Engines 18.3 Turbine Engine Sections Appendices Appendix 1: Hydraulic Fittings Appendix 2: Engines Appendix 3: Lead Acid Aircraft Batteries Appendix 4: Aircraft Tires Appendix 5: Aviation Fuels Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y