Aircraft Engineering Principles

The ideal textbook for anyone working towards a career in aircraft maintenance engineering Written to meet the needs of aircraft maintenance certifying staff, this book covers the basic knowledge requirements of ECAR 66 (previously JAR-66) for all aircraft engineers within Europe. ECAR 66 regulations are being continuously harmonised with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements in the USA, making this book ideal for all aerospace students. ECAR 66 modules 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 are covered in full and to a depth appropriate for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME). This book will also serve as a valuable reference for those taking programs in ECAR 147 and FAR 147 establishments. In addition, the necessary mathematics, aerodynamics and electrical principles have been included to meet the requirements of introductory aerospace engineering courses. To aid learning and to prepare readers for examinations, numerous written and multiple-choice questions are provided with a large number of revision questions at the end of each chapter.

Part I Introduction: Introduction; The aircraft engineering industry; Differing job roles for aircraft maintenance certifying staff; Opportunities for training, education and career progression; CAA licence structure, qualifications, examinations and levels; Overview of airworthiness regulation, aircraft maintenance and its safety culture. Part II - Scientific Fundamentals: Mathematics; Further mathematics; Physics. Part III - Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals: Electrical fundamentals; Electronic fundamentals. Part IV - Fundamentals of Aerodynamics: Basic aerodynamics.

Lloyd Dingle is a chartered aeronautical engineer with over 40 years' experience in the field of aircraft maintenance, specialising in aircraft structures and fluid systems. He is currently the chairman of the individual assessment panel at the Royal Aeronautical Society and is a practising consultant in aircraft maintenance engineering professional development and education. Mike Tooley has over 30 years' experience of teaching electrical principles, electronics and avionics to engineers and technicians, previously as Head of Department of Engineering, Dean of Faculty and Vice Principal at Brooklands College in Surrey, UK. He currently works as a consultant and freelance technical author.