Dale Crane's Aviation Maintenance Technician Series is the essential resource to pass the FAA Knowledge Exams for Aviation Maintenance Technicians. This volume of the series covers the AMT "Powerplant" section of the curriculum

Bibliographische Detailangaben

1. Verfasser:	Crane, Dale 1923-2010 (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser:	Scroggins, David T. (HerausgeberIn)
Format:	Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Newcastle, Washington Aviation supplies and academics, Inc. 2018
Ausgabe:	Fourth edition
Schriftenreihe:	Aviation maintenance technician series
Schlagworte:	Airplanes-Motors-Maintenance and repair Airplanes-Motors Airplanes-Maintenance and repair Electronic books
Online-Zugang:	UBY01
Zusammenfassung:	Dale Crane's Aviation Maintenance Technician Series is the essential resource to pass the FAA Knowledge Exams for Aviation Maintenance Technicians. This volume of the series covers the AMT "Powerplant" section of the curriculum Intro -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface to the Fourth Edition -- About the Author and Editors -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Development of Aircraft Powerplants -- The Principle of Heat Engines -- External-Combustion Engines -- Internal-Combustion Engines -- Aircraft Reciprocating Engines -- Aircraft Turbine Engines -- Electrically Powered Engines -- Study Questions: Development of Aircraft Powerplants -- Answers to Chapter 1 Study Questions -- Reciprocating Engines -- 2 Theory & Construction -- Reciprocating Engine Theory -- Energy Transformation -- The Constant-Volume Cycle of Energy Release -- Four-Stroke, Five-Event Cycle -- Two-Stroke Cycle -- Work-Power Considerations -- Work -- Power -- Horsepower of a Reciprocating Engine -- Indicated Horsepower -- Friction Horsepower -- Brake Horsepower -- Factors Affecting Engine Power -- Thermal Efficiency -- Volumetric Efficiency -- Mechanical Efficiency -- Piston Displacement -- Compression Ratio -- Ignition Timing -- Power Variations with Altitude -- Engine Thrust -- Specific Fuel Consumption -- Study Questions: Reciprocating Engine Theory -- Reciprocating Engine Requirements -- Reliability -- Durability -- Operating Flexibility -- Specific Weight -- Streamlineability -- Study Questions: Reciprocating Engine Requirements -- Reciprocating Engine Configurations -- Cylinder Arrangement -- In-Line Engines -- V-Engines -- Radial Engines -- Horizontally Opposed Engines -- Cylinder Numbering -- Radial Engines -- In-Line and V-Engines -- Horizontally Opposed Engines -- Firing Order -- Radial Engines -- In-Line and V-Engines -- Horizontally Opposed Engines -- Cooling Systems -- Liquid Cooling -- Air Cooling -- Lubrication Systems -- Engine Identification -- Study Questions: Reciprocating Engine Configurations -- Horizontally Opposed Engine Construction -- Cylinders -- Cylinder Barrels -- Cylinder Heads Valve Assemblies -- Valves -- Valve Guides -- Valve Seats -- Valve Springs and Retainers -- Pistons -- Wrist Pins -- Piston Rings -- Compression Rings -- Oil Control Rings -- Oil Wiper or Scraper Rings -- Connecting Rods -- Crankshaft -- Propeller Attachment -- Dynamic Dampers -- Propeller Reduction Gearing -- External Spur-Type Reduction Gearing -- Internal Spur-Type Reduction Gearing -- Planetary (Epicyclic) Reduction Gearing -- Bevel Planetary Gears -- Spur Planetary Gears -- Crankcase -- Bearings -- Crankcase Oil Seals -- Valve Operating Mechanism -- Camshaft -- Valve Lifters -- Hydraulic Valve Lifters -- Pushrods -- Rocker Arms -- Study Questions: Horizontally Opposed Engine Construction -- Radial Engine Construction -- Cylinders -- Crankcase -- Crankshaft -- Connecting Rods -- Propeller Reduction Gearing -- Bearings -- Valve Operating Mechanisms -- Hot Valve Clearance -- Cold Valve Clearance -- Valve Adjustment: Engines with Floating Cam Rings -- Supercharger -- Study Questions: Radial Engine Construction -- Answers to Chapter 2 Study Questions -- 3 Lubrication Systems -- Functions of the Lubrication System -- Reduces Friction -- Seals and Cushions -- Removes Heat -- Cleans Inside of Engine -- Protects Against Corrosion -- Performs Hydraulic Action -- Study Questions: Functions of the Lubrication System -- Reciprocating Engine Lubricating Oils -- Characteristics of Reciprocating Engine Lubricating Oil -- Viscosity -- Viscosity Index -- Gravity -- Ignition Points -- Low-Temperature Points -- Color -- Residue -- Types of Reciprocating Engine Lubricating Oil -- Straight Mineral Oil -- Metallic-Ash Detergent Oil -- Ashless-Dispersant (AD) Oil -- Multiviscosity Oil -- Synthetic Oil -- Semisynthetic Oil -- Extreme Pressure (EP) Lubricants -- Compatibility of Lubricating Oils -- Study Questions: Reciprocating Engine Lubricating Oils
Beschreibung:	1 Online-Ressource (x, 787 Seiten) Illustrationen, Diagramme
ISBN:	9781619546462