The most comprehensive guide to aircraft powerplants–fully updated for the latest technologies and regulations

This thoroughly revised textbook contains all the information students need to achieve FAA Powerplant certification and master the operation and maintenance of aircraft engines. The book offers easy-to-understand, plain-language explanations of all engine components, mechanics, and technologies. It also includes detailed information on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of aircraft engines and propellers.

Aircraft Powerplants, Tenth Edition has been streamlined to include only the most current and critical information. You will get extensively updated content to meet current FAA regulations, new examples and exercises, and additional practice exam questions. Hundreds of detailed diagrams throughout help illustrate each topic.

Illustrations and real-world examples show how engines operate Features end-of-chapter review questions that reinforce salient points Written by a pair of aviation experts and experienced authors