Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, Seventh Edition

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Thomas K. Eismin is a professor in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University, and has been teaching at Purdue since 1977. He holds several Federal Aviation Administration certifications, including Inspection Authorization, Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, Designated Mechanic Examiner, and Private Pilot with instrument and lighter-than-air ratings. Professor Eismin is author of previous editions of Aircraft Electricity and Electronics.

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Two books in one! Up-to-date coverage of electrical and electronics systems for all types of aircraft -- plus a full student study guide

This thoroughly revised guide offers comprehensive explanations of the theory, design, and maintenance of current aircraft electrical and electronics systems. In-depth details on AC and DC systems for all varieties of aircraft-including the newest models-are provided, along withimproved diagrams and helpful troubleshooting techniques. You will get complete coverage of cutting-edge topics, including digital control systems, digital data transfer methods, fiber-optic technology, and the latest flight deck instrumentation systems. A student study guide is also included, featuring a workbook with hundreds of multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and analysis questions.

Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, Seventh Edition, covers:

.Aircraft storage batteries

.Electric wire and wiring practices

.Alternating current

.Electrical control devices

.Digital electronics

.Electric measuring instruments

.Electric motors, generators, alternators, and inverters

.Power distribution systems

.Design and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems

.Radio theory

.Communication and navigation systems

.Weather warning and other safety systems

Contenu

1. Fundamentals of Electricity
   The Electron Theory
   Static Electricity
   Units of Electricity
   Theory of Magnetism
   Magnetic Devices
   Methods of Producing Voltage
   Electromagnetic Induction
   
   2. Applications of Ohm's Law
      Ohm's Law
      Types of Circuits
      Solving Series Circuits
      Solving Parallel Circuits
      Series-Parallel Circuits
      Kirchhoff's Laws
      Solution of a Resistance Bridge Circuit
      Practical Applications of Ohm's Law
   3. Aircraft Storage Batteries
      Dry Cells and Batteries
      Lead-Acid Storage Batteries
      Lead-Acid Battery Maintenance Procedures
      Battery Ratings
      Nickel-Cadmium Storage Batteries
      Nickel-Cadmium Battery Maintenance Procedures
      Installation of Aircraft Batteries
   4. Electric Wire and Wiring Practices
      Characteristics of Electric Wire
      Requirements for Open Wiring
      Electrical Conduit
      Connecting Devices
      Bonding and Shielding
      Wire Identification
   5. Alternating Current
      Definition and Characteristics
      Impedance
      Polyphase AC Circuits
      Alternating Current and the Airplane
   6. Electrical Control Devices
      Switches
      Circuit-Protection Devices
      Resistors
      Capacitors
      Inductors
      Transformers
      Diodes and Rectifiers
      Transistors
      Other Solid-State Devices
      Printed Circuit Boards
      Cathode-Ray Tube
      Flat Panel Displays
   7. Digital Electronics
      The Digital Signal
      Digital Numerology
      Binary Code Systems
      Logic Gates
      Integrated Circuits
      Common Logic Circuit Functions
      Microprocessors
      Computer Operations
      Data Bus Standards
      ARINC 664 Data Bus
      Troubleshooting Digital Circuits
   8. Electric Measuring Instruments
      Meter Movements
      The Ammeter
      The Voltmeter
      The Ohmmeter
      AC Measuring Instruments
      The Multimeter
      Digital Meters
      The Oscilloscope
   9. Electric Motors
      Motor Theory
      Motor Design
      AC Motors
      Inspection and Maintenance of Motors
   10. Generators and Related Control Circuits
       Generator Theory
       DC Generator Construction
       Starter-Generators
       Generator Control
       Generator Inspection, Service, and Repair
   11. Alternators, Inverters, and Related Controls
       AC Generation
       Alternator Control
       AC Generators-AC Alternators
       Inverters
       Variable-Speed Constant-Frequency Power Systems
   12. Power Distribution Systems
       Requirements for Power Distribution Systems
       Main Power Distribution Systems
       Power Distribution on Composite Aircraft
       Very Light Jet Electrical Power Systems
       Large-Aircraft Electrical Systems
   13. Design and Maintenance of Aircraft Electrical Systems
       Requirements for Electrical Systems
       Aircraft Lights
       Large-Aircraft Electrical Systems
       Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Electrical Systems
   14. Radio Theory
       Radio Waves
       Amplifiers
       Functions of a Transmitter
       Receivers
   15. Communication and Navigation Systems
       Communications
       Navigation Systems
       Installation of Avionics Equipment
       Antennas
   16. Weather Warning and Other Safety Systems
       Radar
       Digital Airborne Weather Radar Systems
       Radar Maintenance
       Lightning Detection
       Aviation Satellite Weather
       Ground Proximity Warning Systems
       Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)
   17. Instruments and Autoflight Systems
       RPM-Measuring Instruments
       Temperature Indicators
       Synchro Systems
       Fuel-Quantity Indicators
       Electromechanical Flight Instruments
       Electronic Flight Systems
       Automatic Flight Control Systems
       Typical Automatic Pilot and Flight Control System
       The Boeing B-757 Flight Management System
       Appendix
       Glossary
       Index
       Study Guide follows Index