Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians, Eighth Edition

The on-the-job aircraft maintenance manual and gold standard for aviation students and professionals – now fully updated
For over 60 years, the Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians has been the go-to manual for building, maintaining, overhauling, and repairing aircraft of all types. This illustrated manual provides clear, step-by-step procedures for all essential aircraft maintenance and repair tasks. Thoroughly revised to cover the latest advances in the industry, this Eighth Edition includes essential information on composite materials, cutting-edge nondestructive testing, corrosion detection equipment and procedures, and new sections on wood components, aircraft weight and balance, welding, and FAA regulations. New photos, diagrams, tables, and schematics are featured throughout this must-have reference.
Coverage includes:
Tools and their proper useMaterials and fabricating, including new section on woodDrilling and countersinkingRivetingBolts and threaded fastenersAircraft plumbingControl cableElectrical wiring and installationNEW – Aircraft weight and balanceNondestructive testing (NDT)Corrosion detection and controlComposite materialsNEW – FAA regulations and aircraft inspections
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2021
Edition ‏ : ‎ 8th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1260468925
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1260468922
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.13 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #305,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #38 in Aircraft Design & Construction #43 in Aviation Repair & Maintenance (Books) #48 in Aeronautical Engineering
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