Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook–Powerplant (Color)

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Powerplant

(FAA-H-8083-32B)

This is the official, authorized study handbook for the powerplant rating, prepared by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration. This handbook:

Is designed to aid students enrolled in a formal course of instruction, as well as those who are studying on their own. Contains a detailed explanation of the units that make up each of the systems that bring fuel, air, and ignition together in an aircraft engine for combustion. Also contains information on engine construction features, lubrication systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, cylinder removal and replacement, compression checks, and valve adjustments.

This book is an essential resource for all who desire to learn the basic principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures pertaining to the aviation powerplant.

Illustrated throughout with full-color drawings and photographs, the handbook also offers a comprehensive glossary and index.