Aircraft Electrical Systems, Hydraulic Systems, and Instruments: Volume 5 (Drake's Aircraft Mechanic Series)

Rollen H Drake

ISBN 10: 1940001382 / ISBN 13: 9781940001388

Published by Sportsman's Vintage Press, 2015

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400 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.91 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # zk1940001382

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Aircraft Electrical Systems, Hydraulic Systems, and Instruments: Volume 5 (Drake's Aircraft Mechanic Series)
• Publisher: Sportsman's Vintage Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1940001382
• ISBN 13: 9781940001388
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.68 kilograms

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Synopsis

This is a high quality facsimile of Aircraft Electrical Systems, Hydraulic Systems, and Instruments by Colonel Rollen H. Drake, originally published in 1949. This is the first book to explain in simple, non-technical terms the theory, construction and operation of three complex and closely related parts of modern aircraft. It provides the instruction needed for the C.A.A. aircraft and engine mechanic certificate and special ratings in the subjects under discussion in 1949. Both theory and practice are fully covered. The basic principles of electricity and hydraulics are explained in terms most useful to the mechanic, showing just how these principles operate in aircraft electrical and hydraulic equipment. The interrelations between the electrical and hydraulic systems and instruments of aircraft are clearly explained, together with their functions in the aircraft as a whole. The construction and operation of each individual part of aircraft electrical and hydraulic systems and of all the various flight, navigation, engine and other instruments are fully described, with many illustrations and much practical information on symptoms and causes of failure. The whole book is thoroughly practical. Leading manufactures of the parts discussed have checked all the information for accuracy and have contributed many of the illustrations. In addition, there are many line drawings made by Earle R. Hough. The book contains over 400 illustrations. Outstanding for its clarity and completeness, the book is an excellent text for the student mechanic and a reliable, practical reference for the mechanic on the job.

About the Author

About Colonel Rollen H. Drake: He is particularly well qualified to give instruction in aircraft work. During World War II he served as Chief of the Airman Agency United of the Civil Aeronautics Administration under which all CAA approved ground schools operated. He also served as Senior Technical Examiner for the United States Civil Service Commission. In addition, he had wide experience in teaching technical and vocational work in aviation ground schools and in high schools and vocational schools.