Aircraft Electrical and Electronic Systems Principles
By Mike Tooley and David Wyatt
This book provides a detailed introduction to the principles of electrical and electronic systems for aircraft. It provides the basic principles and knowledge required by certified mechanics, technicians and engineers engaged in engineering maintenance on commercial aircraft and in public aviation. It is well suited for anyone looking for a job in aircraft maintenance engineering or aeronautical engineering.
- Author
- Mike Tooley and David Wyatt
- Language
- English
- Size
- 12.5 Mb
- Pages
- 425
- Format
- Year
- 2009
- Edition
- 1
About This Book
This book provides a detailed introduction to the principles of electrical and electronic systems for aircraft. It provides the basic principles and knowledge required by certified mechanics, technicians and engineers engaged in engineering maintenance on commercial aircraft and in public aviation. It is well suited for anyone looking for a job in aircraft maintenance engineering or aeronautical engineering.
Contents
- Chapter 1: Electrical fundamentals
- Chapter 2: Electronic fundamentals
- Chapter 3: Digital Fundamentals
- Chapter 4: Generators and Motors
- Chapter 5: Batteries
- Chapter 6: Power supplies
- Chapter 7: Wiring and circuit protection
- Chapter 8: Distribution of power supplies
- Chapter 9: Controls and transducers
- Chapter 10: Engine systems
- Chapter 11: Fuel management
- Chapter 12: Lights
- Chapter 13: Cabin systems
- Chapter 14: Airframe control and indicating systems
- Chapter 15: Warning and protection systems
- Chapter 16: Fire and overheat protection
- Chapter 17: Terrain awareness warning systems (TAWS)
- Chapter 18: Flight data and cockpit voice recorders
- Chapter 19: Electrical and magnetic fields
- Chapter 20: Continuing airworthiness