ABSTRACT

The Aircraft Engineering Principles and Practice Series provides students, apprentices and practicing aerospace professionals with the definitive resources to take forward their aircraft engineering maintenance studies and career.

This book provides a detailed introduction to the principles of aircraft electrical and electronic systems. It delivers the essential principles and knowledge required by certifying mechanics, technicians and engineers engaged in engineering maintenance on commercial aircraft and in general aviation. It is well suited for anyone pursuing a career in aircraft maintenance engineering or a related aerospace engineering discipline, and in particular those studying for licensed aircraft maintenance engineer status. The book systematically covers the avionic content of EASA Part-66 modules 11 and 13 syllabus, and is ideal for anyone studying as part of an EASA and FAR-147 approved course in aerospace engineering.

All the necessary mathematical, electrical and electronic principles are explained clearly and in-depth, meeting the requirements of EASA Part-66 modules, City and Guilds Aerospace Engineering modules, BTEC National Units, elements of BTEC Higher National Units, and a Foundation Degree in aircraft maintenance engineering or a related discipline.

chapter 1|34 pages

Electrical fundamentals

chapter 2|24 pages

Electronic fundamentals

chapter 3|21 pages

Digital fundamentals

chapter 4|30 pages

Generators and Motors

chapter 5|16 pages

Batteries

chapter 6|10 pages

Power supplies

chapter 7|10 pages

Wiring and circuit protection

chapter 8|18 pages

Distribution of power supplies

chapter 9|20 pages

Controls and transducers

chapter 10|27 pages

Engine systems

chapter 11|12 pages

Fuel management

chapter 12|16 pages

Lights

chapter 13|16 pages

Cabin systems

chapter 14|8 pages

Airframe control and indicating systems

chapter 15|18 pages

Warning and protection systems

chapter 16|16 pages

Fire and overheat protection

chapter 17|22 pages

Terrain awareness warning systems (TAWS)

chapter 18|16 pages

Flight data and cockpit voice recorders

chapter 19|16 pages

Electrical and magnetic fi elds

chapter 20|16 pages

Continuing airworthiness