Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians, Eighth Edition by Ron Sterkenburg

Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians, Eighth Edition by Ron Sterkenburg

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Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians, Eighth Edition by Ron Sterkenburg

The on-the-job aircraft maintenance manual and gold standard for aviation students and professionals – now fully updated

For over 60 years, the Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians has been the go-to manual for building, maintaining, overhauling, and repairing aircraft of all types. This illustrated manual provides clear, step-by-step procedures for all essential aircraft maintenance and repair tasks. Thoroughly revised to cover the latest advances in the industry, this Eighth Edition includes essential information on composite materials, cutting-edge nondestructive testing, corrosion detection equipment and procedures, and new sections on wood components, aircraft weight and balance, welding, and FAA regulations. New photos, diagrams, tables, and schematics are featured throughout this must-have reference.

Coverage includes:

  • Tools and their proper use
  • Materials and fabricating, including new section on wood
  • Drilling and countersinking
  • Riveting
  • Bolts and threaded fasteners
  • Aircraft plumbing
  • Control cable
  • Electrical wiring and installation
  • NEW - Aircraft weight and balance
  • Nondestructive testing (NDT)
  • Corrosion detection and control
  • Composite materials
  • NEW - FAA regulations and aircraft inspections


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ISBN 13 9781260468922
ISBN 10 1260468925
Title Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians, Eighth Edition
Author Ron Sterkenburg
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher McGraw-Hill Education
Year published 2021-03-15
Number of pages 416
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.